Salted coffee (ham kopi). A little salt goes a long way. As a person who appreciates salt, I have been wanting to try the salted coffee in Kepong ever since I heard of it. So much so that I am willing to cross the toll for it. And today, I finally did.
Frothy and overflowing in a mug, I excitedly sipped the blend of salty and sweet. I realized I made a mistake of not stirring of beverage when a surge of saltiness awakened my tastebuds. After a good stir, I gave it another chance of judgement. It was very smooth with good body. The saltiness gave an elegant way for the sweetness to unfold. However, the saltiness could be more tactful if the salt was reduced just by a bit I reckon. That explains why it was more delicious when it was watered down by the ice. I deduced that I prefer the iced version to the hot version. Himalayan salt is used just in case you want to concoct your own at home.
The beverage is brewed with butter and a generous amount of evaporated milk which give it it's viscosity. Salted tea is also available but tea didn't quite have the chemistry that coffee has with salt. My mother however, prefers the salted tea. We both concur that one mug can be quite filling for one person considering the butter content. RM3 per mug. The salted beverages could be more popular if it's poster is not hidden at the back of the shop.
If you happen to try them, tag me to tell me which you prefer. The salted coffee or tea?
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| RM3 per mug |
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| Salted tea is also available |
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| Sipping salted tea |
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| WS Kopitiam is a corner shop at Kepong |
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| Coffee is made by the husband-wife duo |
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| Other food stalls at the coffeeshop |
