Malaysian · drink
Ipoh White Coffee (Kopi Putih)
Ipoh White Coffee (Kopi Putih) reads richness 6.6, nutty 6.3 and sweetness 6.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Malaysian drink, about 4 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.6 · Nutty 6.3 · Sweetness 6.0 · Heat 5.8 · Umami 1.4 · Earthy 1.4 · Salinity 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (3)
- 2 tbsp Ipoh white coffee beans roasted with palm oil margarine, ground
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
Time & effort: about 4 min (2 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 152.5 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 13.5 g fat, 7.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brew strong white coffee through a traditional sock filter or drip method.
- Serve with condensed milk already stirred in for the traditional style, or on the side.
- The flavor is less bitter and more caramel-like than regular coffee.
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- Halva (Irmik Helvasi) — Turkish
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.