Vietnamese drinks dominate Southeast Asia's best ranking

Although not ranked number 1 by Thai red milk tea, the list of 62 best drinks in Southeast Asia selected by Taste Atlas is dominated by Vietnamese 'names'.

Coming in at number three is none other than iced coffee with condensed milk. "Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk is a drink that combines strong coffee, condensed milk, and ice. Traditionally, iced coffee with milk is made with medium or coarse ground Vietnamese coffee, usually Robusta, brewed using a drip filter. The coffee is then poured over ice and mixed with condensed milk. Iced coffee with milk is usually served in a tall glass," TasteAtlas writes.

Vietnamese iced milk coffee

Ranked at number 6 is another Vietnamese drink - black coffee. The world- famous culinary site commented: Coffee culture is an important part of the daily life of Vietnamese people. Although first introduced by the French in the mid-19th century, coffee quickly became popular, and Vietnam is now one of the largest coffee producing countries, and is also a leading producer and exporter of Robusta coffee.

Robusta is also the most popular coffee in Vietnam. Robusta coffee has a strong flavor and a distinctive texture thanks to the slow roasting process. Sometimes, coffee beans are roasted with butter and sugar, some people even decide to add cocoa and vanilla during the roasting process. Black coffee is another perfect version of Vietnamese coffee, besides other famous names such as egg coffee, coconut coffee, salt coffee...

Vietnamese egg coffee

Therefore, the top 10 must include a famous coffee drink - egg coffee. Egg coffee is a sweet and rich Vietnamese drink, consisting of strong black Robusta coffee mixed with egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The egg yolks and milk are whipped for about 10 minutes, then boiled until the mixture is smooth.

Egg coffee is typically brewed using a traditional Vietnamese filter, in which coffee is brewed and slowly dripped into the cup. The coffee is poured over beaten eggs, creating a distinctive aromatic foam. The origin of this drink dates back to the 1950s.

Outside the top 10, Vietnamese drinks on the list include lotus tea (12), iced yogurt (23), apple wine (26), rice wine (29), sticky rice wine (31)... and a series of other drinks, dominating the list.

Thai Red Milk Tea

The number one spot is occupied by Thai red milk tea. Traditionally, this drink is made from loose-leaf black teas such as Assam, Ceylon or Keemun. However, both street and restaurant versions today are often made with pre-packaged tea mixes containing food coloring, giving the tea a distinctive and unnatural orange hue, while the traditional version is a deep amber color.

Malaysian White Coffee

Second place is Ipoh White Coffee, Malaysia. Actually, it is not white coffee. The name comes from the roasting technique, in which the coffee beans are lightly roasted in margarine before being ground and brewed. The origin of this roasting style is often attributed to Hainanese immigrants to Malaysia, who adapted this classic technique to create a drink with a lighter caramel coffee flavor. Ipoh White Coffee is often flavored with condensed milk and has a light foam on top.

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