I wish I knew about Kopi and Kaya Toast Before Moving to Singapore!

I have become a bit of a coffee junkie since moving to Singapore.  I don't know what it is about this place but I want coffee 24/7.  It might be because they have coffee shops everywhere and you can sit outside and have your latte while enjoying the year round beautiful sunny weather.  Sounds like heaven right?  I've talked to a couple people to justify this indulgence which I call my new addiction.  I have come to the conclusion that I actually have more time now to enjoy this treat and not feel guilty about doing something else or being somewhere else.  I always had my Keurig at home in the US that I absolutely loved and now miss dearly but my coffee drinks were always thrown in to-go cups being sipped during my hour long commute to work.  I totally missed out on the big part of drinking a coffee which is to relax and enjoy!  There was no relaxation or enjoyment while drinking coffee on my way to work on the DC beltway during rush hour.  When moving to Singapore we had to splurge on a coffee machine that is similar to the Keurig but just not the same.  I still need to have my caffeine fix when I am out and about with some time to spare which happens often when you don't have a car.  The only problem is that with everything in Singapore, it ain't cheap!  Starbucks and other chains like Coffee Bean and Spinelli cost anywhere from $6-9 for a drink.  It adds up fast especially over the past 8 months!  Luckily my hubby turned me on to the local coffee about a month ago and I'm hooked!  Plus it's so much more affordable.  We could have saved so much money if we knew about Kopi months ago.  You can get coffee and kaya toast which is toasted bread, spread with coconut butter, and soft boiled eggs, for $3-4 a set.  Can't beat it!  Should I tell you that it's brewed in a sock?  Yeah, try not to think about that one.  Just be sure you know how to order your Kopi so the lady behind the counter doesn't get annoyed with you, ha!  It can be a little intimidating.  There are several different variations and I'm still learning them all!  And if you want a skinny latte, they have signs in one local shop that say to drink half the cup.  Love it!  I am anxiously looking forward to the day when I can have my Kopi served in a bag just like the locals!  I will definitely post pictures when that does happen.

Here is a helpful article if you want to learn how to order your next cup of Kopi!  Shiokalicous!

http://comesingapore.com/travel-guide/article/366/kopi-or-coffee

 

 

New Breakfast of Champions! 
Kopi O, Kaya Toast, Soft Boiled Eggs with Soy Sauce