Arabica, chestnut combo gives rise to unique coffee flavour
Interestingly, the specialty drink was not created merely for novelty, but as a choice for customers who wish to enjoy a modern coffee experience with a traditional twist.
KULAI - The combination of aromatic Arabica coffee and the creamy sweetness of chestnuts has made Berangan Latte one of the signature attractions at Kelab Kopi Lama, a kopitiam located in the heart of Kulai town in Johor.
Interestingly, the specialty drink was not created merely for novelty, but as a choice for customers who wish to enjoy a modern coffee experience with a traditional twist.
Kelab Kopi Lama chief executive officer Nur Syazwani Mohd Hassan said the idea of creating a chestnut-flavoured coffee came from an effort to introduce local ingredients to the younger generation through coffee-based beverages.
"Chestnuts have a unique nutty taste and a fragrant aroma. We wanted our customers to experience something new, yet still familiar and connected to our local culture,” she said in a recent interview.
She added that the beverage is currently available exclusively at Kelab Kopi Lama in Kulai, which is the kopitiam chain’s recently-opened second outlet.
The first Kelab Kopi Lama outlet opened in Kempas, Johor Bahru, on May 21, 2021, and it received encouraging support, including from visitors from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Nur Syazwani said the kopitiam in Kulai offers a wide selection of both traditional and premium coffees at affordable prices.
"We use two types of coffee beans - Nanyang beans for traditional coffee and Arabica beans for our premium blends,” she said.
The café also serves nearly 100 food items, including traditional Johor dishes such as Laksa Johor, mi rebus, charcoal-grilled toast, lempeng (traditional pancake) and satay.
With the launch of its second branch, she hopes to position the Bumiputera-owned kopitiam as a must-visit culinary destination ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026.
"For your information, we operate a central kitchen certified halal, and in the near future, we plan to apply for halal certification for both the kopitiam outlets,” she added.
Looking ahead, the company also plans to expand the Kelab Kopi Lama network to other areas in Johor, such as Pasir Gudang, Iskandar Puteri and Kota Tinggi, to further promote its coffee and locally inspired food offerings. - BERNAMA
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