Regional
Kopi O
Singaporean black coffee, traditionally made with roast-and-sugar style beans.
Where it came from
Singapore and Malaysia
20th century
Kopi O belongs to Singapore and Malaysia’s kopitiam culture. The O means black, while traditional kopi often uses beans roasted with sugar and margarine.
Make it at home
Starting recipe
You'll need
- Brewed coffee
- 150 g
- Sugar
- to taste
- 01
Build
Brew strong kopi through a sock filter and serve black, sweetened to taste.
- 02
Serve
Serve immediately and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.
At a café
Recipes and café sizes vary. Use this as the clearest starting point, then make it yours.