Ultimate Guide To Ordering Kopi Like A Pro
- The Food Jaunt
- May 29, 2022
- 1 min read
For many Singaporeans, kopi is a daily must-have. There’s just something about drinking kopi at coffee shops and hawkers centres that are missing from larger coffee houses. But for the wandering visitor or the occasional coffee-drinker in Singapore, you might have struggled to order a cup of coffee at our local coffee shops. That’s why we’re presenting you the Ultimate Guide To Ordering Kopi Like A Pro In Singapore!
The History
What’s better to know your kopi than revisiting where it all started. Kopi, also known as Nanyang coffee, is a coffee drink found in several Maritime Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Southern Thailand. Its origin dates back to the British Malaya era. Being a melting pot of cultures, ‘kopi’ is derived from the Malay word for coffee and it’s habitual for Singaporeans to customise their kopi in the Hokkien dialect.
This guide is a must-read for anyone visiting Singapore! Local kopi culture is so unique, and knowing how to order like a pro makes the experience even better. Now I’m curious—do any of these spots serve Honduras coffee too?