While in Malaysia last week, I decided to try Ipoh White Coffee.
I know what you’re probably thinking as you look at the picture, and I will tell you that I too was surprised (and slightly bummed) that the coffee was not actually white.
According to my source of knowledge for all things in the world everywhere (wikipedia), “white coffee” is a literal translation from its Chinese name, 怡保白咖啡. I have NO idea what that means.
Essentially the beans are roasted with palm-oil margarine (don’t tell Green Peace) and the resulting coffee is mixed with condensed milk.
Verdict: Way too sweet for my taste buds, although the kaya toast I ate with it was dee-licious!
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May 24, 2011 at 8:44 pm
mom
Sweet coffee, sounds like something I would love.
May 30, 2011 at 10:43 am
kierstenS
I’ll see if I can bring some back for you to test ;-)
May 24, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Nic
There was a drink in BsAs that had a teeny bit of condensed milk and it was delicious, but it was an occasional treat, not the daily caffeine drip.
What is kaya toast??
May 30, 2011 at 10:43 am
kierstenS
Oh girl – you don’t even wanna know…. It’s this magical combination of sweet coconut spread on hot buttered toast. SIN my darling, pure SIN.
May 24, 2011 at 9:47 pm
London Caller
Did you try our Teh Tarik?
It’s also very sweet!! Ha!
May 30, 2011 at 10:42 am
kierstenS
Yes DEFINITELY! I love Teh Tarik!
May 26, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Emma Kinna
Hey, found you via Maggie Kim and just wanted to say that your blog looks awesome (and has already made me laugh). I’ll be back!
May 30, 2011 at 10:42 am
kierstenS
Aww thanks glad you’re entertained! I’ll check out yours too :-) You’re in Paris also I take it?