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In the event you’re a caffeine-enthusiast, you’ve in all probability heard of Koppiku, or no less than seen its pastel inexperienced kiosks across the Klang Valley.
Sporting an airstream-inspired design, the startup has been making a reputation for itself as a go-to spot for high quality, on-the-move refreshments. And simply as its title suggests, Koppiku’s core providing is coffee-based drinks.
Extra lately, although, prospects have been returning for a special sort of beverage—Matcha Latte. It has shortly risen to change into one of many model’s bestsellers in Koppiku’s 14 months of working.
To trip the wave of demand they recognized, they simply launched a limited-time matcha collection that includes specifically crafted drinks.
Maintaining high quality drinks accessible & reasonably priced
In celebration of Koppiku’s first particular drinks collection, we had been invited to an intimate “Matcha Dreams Picnic” at its first practice station kiosk, Raja Chulan Monorail.
It’s a brief stroll away from workplaces across the space and looks as if a handy spot to get your caffeine dose. Certain sufficient, I noticed an honest morning crowd queuing up for his or her drinks.
From this, I may see how Koppiku tries to attain its mission of being accessible to the general public, each when it comes to location and value.
You see, a spotlight of the model is that every one its drinks are priced between RM5.00 to RM10.90. “I think that sets us apart,” Dr Rajiv Bhanot, Koppiku’s CEO and founder, candidly shared.
“Specialty barista-pulled coffee was always a luxury. I ingat masa zaman kecil growing up in Subang, I would pass by all these top coffee brands and say, ‘Wow, it’s aspirational but I can’t afford it.’” It is a massive issue that impressed the workforce to begin Koppiku.
Shortly after its matcha latte rose in recognition, the model determined to be a drink innovation firm. “We want to start introducing new drinks based on what our consumers and customers like.”
That’s how this limited-time matcha collection took place with its three new drinks—Mango Coconut Matcha Latte, Soiled Matcha, and Ginger Calamansi Matcha.
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The drinks actually sound artistic, however how do they style, precisely?
I’m an enormous fan of calamansi (limau kasturi in Malay) and in addition adore matcha, however combining them collectively appeared like a stretch. Including ginger into the combo makes it sound just like the oddest one out of the three. It shouldn’t work since you’re combining tastes of bitter, bitter, and spice.
But, it was probably the most refreshing and fascinating drink, no less than for my part. The tonic water gave it a kick that makes Koppiku’s Ginger Calamansi Matcha (RM9.90 for normal, RM11.90 for giant) an excellent pick-me-up drink for whenever you’re sick of lattes.
Candy-tooths would in all probability get pleasure from Koppiku’s Mango Coconut Matcha Latte (RM9.90 for normal, RM11.90 for giant). Or as I prefer to name it, mango sticky rice pudding in a cup as a result of that’s precisely what it tastes like.
In lieu of standard milk, this latte makes use of coconut milk to present it a tropical style. This paired with mango fruit combine and the mildly bitter matcha powder balances out the creaminess of the coconut milk.
Those that nonetheless need their coffee repair ought to strive Koppiku’s Soiled Matcha Latte (RM8.50 for normal, RM10.50 for giant). I’ll admit that I’m not the largest coffee lover, however I can acknowledge how the flavours went properly collectively and the double espresso shot helped hold me productive all day lengthy.
The final drink within the collection is Koppiku’s best-selling Matcha Latte, which is priced at RM7.50 for normal and RM9.50 for giant cups.
High quality drinks for all Malaysians, in all places
Solely barely over a yr previous, Koppiku has been steadily establishing its presence in Malaysia and has over 40 shops now, they usually’re not completed rising but.
“If we go by the flow of where we are, we will end the year with 53 Koppiku locations,” Dr Rajiv said. He fortunately shared that they’re lastly increasing exterior of the Klang Valley, with three new shops to open in Pahang this November.
Dr Rajiv defined that the objective is to convey Koppiku everywhere in the nation. Other than practice stations, prospects can even discover the model in malls, some BHP petrol stations, and even a few universities.
“Specialty coffee should be accessible. Tak kisah if you’re a CEO of an organisation, a university student, a person heading to the office in the morning, [or] a housewife that’s just got done with chores. We want to be affordable and accessible to everyone” he elaborated.
Koppiku’s limited-time matcha collection is at the moment accessible from now till November 24, 2024, so we advocate grabbing a cup earlier than they disappear.
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