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.