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KOPI FIKA
Kopi, which means coffee in Malay, is a type of traditional coffee originating from Malaysia As one of the top three countries in the world for coffee consumption, Swedes have
and Singapore, most importantly, it is now the national drink of Singapore. Unlike most of certainly made their own “One-of-a-kind” way of drinking coffee: Fika, it is not only
the western brews, Kopi is typically made with high-caffeine robusta beans. The flavor of a coffee break as we usually know, it is also a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and
these beans may not be that delicate, but Singaporeans have developed their own way to a very important part of Swedish culture. It is a social activity, to remind you to slow
enhance the taste, that is, to roast the beans in a wok with butter or lard, and sometimes down and give yourself a break from hard work, enjoy a cup of coffee with your friends
sugar, to bring out a caramelized and dark character! There are more than 10 different ways or co-workers you’ve been spending lot time with. Though nowadays you can find
of ordering your kopi in Singapore, you can even have your own customized however you cappuccino or kaffe latte in modern Swedish cafes, the most classic drink for Swedes
like, but the most classic kopi is served with condensed milk. If you want to experience kopi remains black drip coffee, or kokkaffe, the boiled coffee. You will find French press
culture the Singaporean way, you have to visit one of their very traditional kopitiams, ordering is quite popular for home coffee too. If you feel like drinking your coffee like a Swede,
a cup of kopi, paired with a kaya toast (kaya is a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs) find yourself a nice treat and take a break from your daily routine,
and a half boiled egg, then you’ll have the perfect Singapore breakfast. But do remember: you deserve this bit of sweetness!
don’t order “coffee” in Singapore, you will get a Nescafe in the end…
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