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If you are bored of drinking the same old coffee, coffee lovers must try unique coffee blends in Indonesia. Coming from various regions, here are 10 unique coffee blends that are worth tasting.
Indonesia is a paradise for coffee lovers. Apart from producing quality coffee beans, various regions in Indonesia have their own unique coffee blends.
From Aceh, Gresik, to Maluku, there are unique coffee drinks that are worth trying at least once in your life. What are these unique coffee blends like in various regions of Indonesia?
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Below detikfood summarizes the list, as quoted from Wonderful Indonesia:
1. Kupi Khop, Aceh
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In Aceh, there is coffee served in an upside-down glass. The name is kupi khop which is typical of Meulaboh, West Aceh. Coffee is served in a glass, covered tightly with a small plate, then quickly turned over. This process, which is related to the amount of air pressure, allows the coffee filling not to spill.
To enjoy it, one needs to blow the coffee filling in the glass with a straw or pipette. Later the water will slowly come out of the sides of the glass. Usually the coffee used is the robusta type.
2. Kopi Takar, Mandailing
The next unique coffee comes from Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra. Called coffee takar, the presentation is unique because it uses a coconut shell cup. Cinnamon sticks are added to coffee to add aroma and can also be used as straws.
Dosed coffee generally also has palm sugar added as a sweetener. Meanwhile, Mandailing coffee which is the filling is famous for having a thick texture and rich taste. Many local people really support Mandailing coffee.
3. Talua Coffee, Padang
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From the Minang realm there is the famous talua coffee. The name “talua” means “egg” which indicates the blend of coffee ingredients, namely raw egg yolk. To mix it, this coffee is also served with sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon powder.
The shaking process makes the talua coffee have a foamy texture on top. It tastes sweet and savory with a thick texture. Interested in trying it?
4. Kawa Daun Coffee, Tanah Datar
Kawa leaf coffee or aia kawa or leaf coffee is a unique coffee typical of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. This coffee is not made from coffee beans, but coffee leaves which are brewed like tea.
The selected coffee leaves go through a drying process first by roasting them for 12 hours. Kawa leaf coffee is generally served in a shell glass and topped with cinnamon.
5. Manggar Coffee, Belitung
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A trip to Belitung is incomplete without tasting Manggar coffee. The presentation is what makes this drink unique. The coffee grounds will be placed in a filter made of cotton and then brewed with boiling water.
As a sweetener, Manggar coffee uses a thick, sweet mixture. To enjoy the legendary and delicious Manggar coffee in Belitung, you can stop by Warung Kopi Atet since 1949.
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