Vietnamese Traditional Coffee Phin Filter 4 Ounce (X-Small) 3 Pack

There's so much to making that perfect cup of Jo that I don't even know where to begin.So, let me start by saying that I've been using Coffee Phins for over 20 years. I have two sizes, a 6oz and 10oz. Both are the screw on models. After 16 years of use, the center pin broke off my 10oz Phin (it was welded on). Needless to say, it still worked, but it wasn't the same... and so I was in search of a new Phin. These Phin's by Trung Nguyen appeared to be good quality Phins, Amazon customer's highly rate it, and these come with a LIFETIME warranty which gave me total confidence in the product.The closest size they carried to my 10oz was the 11oz, so I went with it. It was the newer "gravity press" version rather than the screw on type of my old Phins, but even with my old Phin's I never screwed the Press in, so I wasn't worried. I brewed a few cups with this phin and they were terrible every time. Upon further investigation, I concluded that the Phin Press was too small. This created a gap and allowed the grinds to float above the press, thus altering the taste of my coffee.I reached out to Fitzy (the seller) thinking they gave me a defective product (the press seemed like it was for a 10oz Phin, not 11oz). Fitzy immediately acknowledged my concern, and took full responsibility by giving me a full refund, no questions asked. 5 stars alone for the customer service and response time.Now I've been fortunate enough to try 2 other Phins (complementary of Fitzy). I have received both the screw on and the gravity insert 8oz Phins. I've used these alternately for about 2 weeks now, and I must admit, I'm very pleased with the performance from both of these. They closely resembled my old Phins. Note: my older Phins are only three pieces (the phin, the press, and the lid), but these Phins are four pieces, with the fourth being the cup plate. It acts as another filtration layer (which I'm still not used to), but doesn't alter the taste of my coffee. It take a fraction longer to brew, but there's no discernible difference in taste.The LIFETIME warranty is good enough reason to try these Phins, but I've experienced their customer service first hand, and they don't try to weasel out of their warranty. Fitzy's integrity is 5 stars, and I highly recommend you try these Phin's (just not the 11oz for now -- Fitzy working with their manufacturer to resolve the fit issues on the press). The 8oz Phins work great and they're super versatile. They're perfect for travelling or camping, and each cup of coffee can be catered to individual tastes.Now for those that are just not getting that perfect cup in the mornings, here are some tips to using a Phin.1. The coffee beans. With the plethora of beans out there, finding the right brand and roast is key. This may take a while, but determining this is step one. If you already have a favorite bean, you're all set and ready for step 2!2. The grind. Aside from fresh ground being the best, how fine you grind your bean is also a factor. In general, the finer the grind, the more flavor you lose during the grinding process. Also, there are different grinds for different brewing methods. French press and Phins often recommend a medium grind. But you need to be careful, a medium grind typically results in a weaker cup of coffee when using a coffee phin (Water passes through too quickly and doesn't have enough time to extract the flavor from the coffee grounds). If you grind your own beans try the different grinds. For me I like it on the finer side, but not so fine as espresso (NB: Too fine a grind will result in grinds filtering through the holes of the phin and entering your coffee!)3. Temperature of water. Believe it or not, this does affect the flavor. Colder water will result in flat, under-extracted coffee, water that is too hot will cause a loss in the taste of the coffee. Coffee is best brewed with water between 195°F - 205°F. Now I know what you're thinking, how do you get that when water boils at 212°F?! Well, there are water boilers out there that boil and maintain water in this range. I have an older Zojirushi water boiler that keeps water temps at 3 settings, 140°F, 194°F, 208°F. The 140°F temp is the minimum temperature required to kill bacteria, so if you're just using it as drinking water, this is the setting to use. The 194°F is for Coffee, and the 208°F is for "cooking" instant noodles. Some have a fourth temperature setting (172°F), which is designed for loose leaf teas. The ideal water temperature to steep loose leaf Green tea is 172°F. Loose leaf black teas are not as sensitive and can tolerate higher temperatures. While these water boilers are not cheap, they may be worth the investment if you use it regularly (I'm on my 2nd one in 16 years.)4. Lastly, there's a process when using a Phin. A coffee Phin needs the grounds prepped and packed (i.e. they need to be wet.) To do this, fill the Phin with the preferred amount of coffee grounds, then slowly fill about 1/3 of the phin's capacity with water and let the coffee filter through. Make sure there's enough water to wet all the grounds. As the coffee grounds absorb the water, it will naturally "pack" the coffee grounds. This resultant coffee from "packing" the grounds will naturally be weaker coffee, you can either discard it, or you can keep it. Next insert the inner piece (screw down or gravity press) of the phin to trap the grounds in place. With the grounds "packed" you need to apply excess pressure or force when inserting the press plate. If you have the screw on type, how tight you screw it on will also affect the brew. For coarser grinds, go more tight. For finer grinds, screw until there's resistance (do not over tighten!) If you have a gravity press, then your coffee grounds should be on the finer side and you can just insert the press in place and stop once you feel resistance. Finally, fill up the Phin with water. The coffee will take 5-7 mins to brew for the large size Phin (11 oz), and still be a good drinking temperature.As with every recipe, it's dependent on personal preferences and taste. You need to constantly tweak your recipe until it's perfect for you. Short on grounds and want to stretch that last cup? Just apply more pressure with the press plate to the "Packed" grounds and it will slow down the filtering process and produce a stronger cup of coffee.Traditional Vietnamese Coffee made with a Phin has a condensed milk base. The coffee drips directly onto the condensed milk, and the ideal size phin to use is the 4oz or 6oz phin. This will brew your cup in less than 5 mins. The coffee will be hot, and still drinkable, or ready to pour over ice after mixing. If you're making espresso, go for the 4oz Phin. For a regular cup of coffee, I'd recommend the 6oz or 8oz Phin's. If you love your coffee, do what I do and make multiple cups, rather than one large one. This keeps the coffee hot and fresh. If you need to make larger amounts, rather than go for a bigger Phin, I recommend you use a different method (I use an Italian Moka or a French Press). A larger Phin may take longer to brew a cup and hence alter the drinking temperature.If you like Vietnamese style coffee, I recommend you purchase multiples of these (just not the 11oz phins -- Fitzy is working with the manufacturer in resolving the fit issue) as there is some good savings value (save 20% on 2, 30% on 3). The extra's will come in handy with company and household or family members. They're super easy to clean, and they're great for travelling and camping!

I wanted something to allow me to make a single cup of coffee while at work. I use a pour-over filter at home (Maranello Caffé Pour Over Coffee Dripper with Cup Stand) that works well. However, I found this device while browsing for a work coffee filter. It was cheaper than the Maranello and similar filters, and I am interested in different ways to make coffee, so I ordered it (6 oz size). It arrived in a very timely manner. Packaging was utilitarian: a ziplock bag. There was a set of basic instructions included. The outer surfaces are nicely polished; I could wish that the inner surfaces were as highly polished, but the somewhat rougher finish makes no difference in function.After washing the filter, I made a cup of joe using pre-ground (I know, I know...) Chock Full o' Nuts coffee. Everything went smoothly, resulting in a nice cup of piping hot coffee to get me through the afternoon. My coworker, who also likes a good cup of java, tried it. He agrees that it works well. Clean-up was easy.For the interested reader, my method to make a 6oz cup of hot coffee:1. Clean and preheat the filter by running piping hot water through it.2. Place over a small coffee or tea cup, then add 2 TBSP (a standard American coffee scoop, about 10g) of ground coffee*.3. Bring 6oz (3/4 cup or 180mL) of water to a full boil. Allow the water to stand for about 30 - 60sec to cool slightly, then pour 2 - 3 TBSP (about 30 - 40mL) into the filter.4. Wait about 30sec to allow the coffee grounds to "bloom". Incidentally, this is where the Vietnamese-type filter has an advantage over the open pour-over filter: it has a top filter that helps spread the water and wet the grounds evenly.5. Add the remainder of the water and cap the filter if desired. Brewing time will depend on the fineness of the grind; for the Chock Full o' Nuts I used, it took about 2 - 3 min.Be careful when handling the filter after use as it will be HOT.(*) As with any method of making coffee, grind size is important: you will have to find the bean, roast, and grind size that best suits your taste. Note that, in this method, a too-fine grind will likely plug the filter and / or allow grounds to get into the cup.

Good product since the metal cut is smooth. There is no sharp edges. I do not not know this is a four pieces item since I own a 3 pieces small size before. 11 oz is a right size for me. I brought two so I can make two at a time for me and a family member. This is very easy to use. From left to right, all I need to do is put grounded coffee in #3 and give it a shake. Then I put #2 inside #3 with a gentle press. No need to screw it in. It takes around 5 mins to complete the dripping. Cleaning is easy too. I like it and will recommend it to you.

Extrae el 100% del sabor del café. Si usas un buen café de grano, lo mueles a tu gusto y lo disfrutarás plenamente. El estilo vietnamita es agregar leche condensada, en mi caso siento que malogras el sabor de un buen grano, pero es cuestión de gustos

To those who had difficulty preparing a cup of coffee using the Vietnamese tool successfully, I also failed at the beginning to prepare a cup of coffee perfectly, but in this comment I will try to summarize what I concluded in the correct preparation method. First, the tool has a capacity of 6 ounces, which corresponds to 15 grams of coffee and 180 ml, including hydration exactly, and the grind is similar to the filter grind or a little coarser so as not to cause the holes at the bottom to be blocked, making the coffee preparation take a longer and more boring time, as the actual preparation does not exceed two and a half to three minutes at most, so when you put the coffee beans in the tool after grinding, shake it aside until the surface of the coffee is level, then place the basket and the last perforated piece gently and without pressure, then pour the water very slowly and in a circular manner of 30 ml and wait 30 seconds, then continue slowly to 180 ml. The important thing here is to pour the water slowly and in a circular manner. So that the piece does not tip over and the coffee comes out from the bottom to the top, which is the problem that many people face in this particular case, then continue pouring the water slowly, as every time you see the water go down and touch the obelisk, it increases gradually, and if you see the basket starting to tilt, adjust it calmly, then wait until the water level goes down from the inner basket or the coffee, and the coffee will be ready... / And enjoy the taste of coffee in a quiet place away from any noise... / Another note (the type of coffee, the degree of roasting, and the degree of grinding, this equation is what determines the result of the taste in the end) I tried to summarize, but the picture will not be clear enough

Versand doppelt so schnell als angekündigt.Verarbeitung und Qualität sehr gut.Funktioniert einwandfrei!

Makes good vietnamese drip coffee!