White Coffee
Worldwide, the interest in coffee and coffee-related beverages has grown. With the spread of coffee merchants such as Starbucks and Trader Joe’s, more people are experiencing different types of coffee. One type of coffee that has caught the attention of many coffee enthusiasts is white coffee. While it may not be as well known to the general public, white coffee sparks the interest of coffee connoisseurs because of its roasting process and special taste.
Definition
Black coffee describes any coffee type that has been roasted, and results in a brewed coffee that has a dark color. White coffee, however, differs from black coffee in that it has a different brewing process and results in a lighter brewed beverage. White coffee originates in Ipoh, Malaysia. Other blends of white coffee were developed based upon the Malaysian original, such as white coffee brewed to reduce some of the original caffeine amounts.
Origins
The owners of the coffee house Lian Thong developed white coffee in a Malaysian town called Ipoh early in the 20th century. The owners wanted to give their coffee shop customers something unique, and researched different ways to brew a new type of coffee. Eventually, they developed white coffee, which began to be in demand around Ipoh. Visitors to Ipoh enjoyed this special brew as well, leading to the marketing of white coffee in overseas markets. White coffee has gained popularity in countries such as Australia, England and the United States.