Phin filter (traditional Vietnamese drip brewer, stainless steel)

The whole Vietnamese coffee ritual in a US$2.50 piece of kit — the cheapest authentic souvenir in the country.

Price: 60000 VND (Single-cup stainless phin at supermarkets and coffee shops; aluminum versions from ~25,000 VND)

Where to buy: Supermarkets, Trung Nguyen shops, Ben Thanh market, Hanoi Old Quarter kitchenware streets

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Get the gravity-press (non-screw) stainless type — easier and more forgiving
• Buy several: they're feather-light, unbreakable, and the perfect 60k gift
• Pairs with condensed milk for authentic ca phe sua at home