Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in Indonesia because Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world. Therefore, there are a lot of coffee drink lovers in Indonesia. Starting from children, adults, and even parents who love coffee. Even in Indonesia itself, each region has its own specialty coffee drinks, one of which is Yogyakarta. There, Kopi klotok is a legendary coffee drink that is very famous in Indonesia. It feels incomplete if you don’t taste klotok coffee when visiting Yogyakarta.
On this occasion we will discuss more about klotok coffee. Starting from what is klotok coffee to how to make it. Let’s see until the end!
What is Klotok Coffee?
Kopi klotok is one of the traditional coffee drinks from Yogyakarta. This coffee comes from the Javanese word “kothok” which means boiled to thicken. However, over time the term kothok melted into klotok. Therefore, more people now call it klotok coffee.
This coffee is one of Yogyakarta’s traditional coffee offerings with a brewing method similar to Turkish coffee, which involves boiling water together with coffee grounds. The boiling process uses a pot and charcoal stove so the manufacturing process is still very simple.
In Yogyakarta itself, this is a very popular drink and is very easy to get, as it is sold in many warkop in the Yogyakarta area. In addition, this coffee also has a very cheap price, so it can be a favorite drink of the community.
History of Klotok Coffee
One of the unique things about this coffee is its history. In the beginning, klotok coffee was only served to the kings and nobles of Yogyakarta, precisely during the heyday of the Mataram Kingdom. Therefore, for the people of Yogyakarta, this coffee is not just an ordinary coffee drink but as one of the elements of culture and tradition for the people of Yogyakarta and must be passed down across generations. In addition, the way it is made is still authentic as in ancient times, using the traditional tool “klotok” and the method of making it is still the same, namely using a charcoal furnace.
The Distinctive Taste of Klotok Coffee
Apart from having a very distinctive name, this coffee also has a very distinctive taste with a very bitter taste. Because the serving process is still very simple, it produces a coffee flavor and aroma that is still very authentic. So that it gives a very distinctive taste and aroma.
Because the brewing process is cooked using a traditional charcoal stove, it will produce a slightly smoky taste and aroma resulting from the coffee making process. In addition, all types of coffee beans are also very suitable for making this coffee dish, ranging from arabica coffee and robusta coffee, thus further adding to the flavor variants of the coffee itself.
Klotok Coffee Making Process
Making this coffee is also very easy because we don’t need expensive equipment like when you want to make other contemporary coffee dishes. Making this coffee dish still uses a very simple method. We only need to prepare a pot and glass. How to make it as follows:
Required Materials
- Two tablespoons of any kind of ground black coffee
- One and a half tablespoons of granulated sugar
How to make
- First, place a pot on the stove and put two tablespoons of black coffee powder into the pot and stir evenly until the coffee aroma becomes strong. Use low heat to prevent the coffee from burning.
- Next pour a little hot water and stir until evenly distributed. Then add a little water and add sugar and boil everything again until it boils.
- Once the coffee has boiled, turn off the stove and pour the coffee into the prepared cups.
- This coffee is ready to be served and enjoyed.
This coffee is usually enjoyed when it is still warm and enjoyed with a plate of fried bananas. You can also add a little sweetened condensed milk to produce a convincing flavored klotok milk coffee. You can read about some of Indonesia’s specialty coffees here.
