5 Best Quality Coffees in Asia, from India to Vietnam!
1. Indian Filter Coffee (Kopi Filter India)
Originating from Tamil and South India, Indian Filter Coffee takes first place as the best coffee in Asia. Even though it is not as popular as other types of coffee, the characteristic of this coffee lies in the mixture of hot milk, sugar and brewed coffee powder that has been finely ground using a traditional filter in India.
At first glance, it looks similar to Vietnamese style coffee, there are two paper coffee filters used to hold the coffee grounds at the top, and the bottom to drip coffee.
This brewing technique is able to create a full-bodied type of coffee that has a unique and sweet taste. The texture is also quite thick, making it suitable for milk coffee fans to drink.
2. Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Es Kopi Vietnam)
If Indian Filter Coffee is served hot or warm, it is different from the second winner on this list. Namely Vietnamese Iced Coffee which comes from Vietnam and can be said to be famous in various countries.
Only two ingredients are used to make Vietnamese-style coffee. Namely dark roast ground coffee which tastes thick and sweetened condensed milk. How to brew it using a brewing device that uses a special French drip filter called a phin or metal filter for brewing coffee with hot water.
Then, the coffee will slowly drip through the filter and into the cup below. This Vietnamese style coffee can be enjoyed straight away when it is hot. However, the cold concoction is also popular with the addition of ice cubes and sweetened condensed milk.
3. Turk Kahvesi
In third position is Turk Kahvesi, an authentic Turkish-style coffee which is said to be one of the most delicious and popular coffees in Asia.
Turk Kahvesi or Turkish coffee has a unique brewing method that is considered world heritage. Turkish coffee is characterized by using the finest coffee grounds.
Using a special pot, the coffee will be cooked in a pile of hot sand. Once the coffee is frothy, pour it into small cups one by one.
4. Ipoh White Coffee
In Malaysia, specifically in the city of Ipoh. There is delicious coffee that has become a local culinary delight there, called Ipoh white coffee or Ipoh White Coffee. The coffee here is prepared from coffee beans roasted with margarine and sugar to strengthen the taste.
The term 'white coffee' is intended for coffee mixed with sweetened condensed milk, fresh milk or diary creamer. This is to differentiate it from 'black coffee' or black brewed coffee.
For those who don't really like strong coffee, this white coffee could be an option. In Ipoh, this coffee is usually served with srikaya toast for breakfast. It's no wonder that this coffee is ranked fourth in the best coffee in Asia according to TasteAtlas.
5. Cha Phe Trung
In the last position there is another type of coffee from Vietnam which made it onto the list. As previously known, Vietnam has a distinctive coffee blend with a creamy texture called ca phe trung. This ca phe trung coffee is coffee mixed with eggs. Initially, some people would think that egg coffee was strange. Even though beaten raw eggs produce a creamy texture.
This Vietnamese egg coffee is made by beating egg yolks with sweetened condensed milk for approximately 10 minutes until it expands and has a soft texture like meringue.
Then, this egg mixture is slowly poured over the hot espresso. It can also be added to iced coffee concoctions, the taste of this coffee is very rich, not only does it taste of strong black coffee, but also the soft sweetness of the egg.