A quick guide to knowing your kopi-c from your kopi-peng. You may now order like a pro.
The 10 types of coffee you'll find at kopitiams
What to order from your neighbourhood kopitiam. Illustrations by Lip Wei
Cham
Kopi-c
Kopi-o
Kopi-yin-yong-lai
Kopi-gao
Kopi-c-kosong
Kopi min-tim (less sweet)
Kopi-o-kosong
Kopi-peng
Drink them at these kopitiams
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Kopitiams have long been a mainstay of our café culture, but they won’t be around forever. A documentarian takes us on a tour of these ageing coffee shops.
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