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Random: 3-in-1 Coffee, My Loyal Morning Sidekick

I’ve been drinking 3-in-1 coffee for years. And if there’s one brand I’ve stuck with the longest, it’s definitely OldTown White Coffee. I started with the Classic, then went on to try Hazelnut, Less Sugar, and eventually found my go-to: OldTown White Coffee Extra Rich or Kaw.

Out of all the variations, Kaw is the one I keep coming back to. I love its bold, slightly bitter taste. Honestly, if they ever came out with a Kaw Less Sugar version, that would be perfect for me.

Occasionally, I’ll try other brands like Bintang White Coffee or Ali Muthu & Ah Hock just for a change. But still go back to Kaw. And of course, I love how easy it is to prepare. Being a freelancer, I rely on a good cup of premix coffee to kickstart my day at home, usually just one sachet a day.

Sometimes, I’ll switch it up with Bintang’s Instant Milk Tea too, especially when I’m craving teh tarik. Of course, it’s not the same as at mamak’s place, but it’s as close as it gets.

For me, a good premix should have at least 40g per sachet. I remember OldTown used to be 40g, but now it’s down to 38g and I can really taste the difference. Same with Bintang, which has gone from 38g to 36g.

I’m not sure if anyone else notices, but I can really tell when they reduce just 2g from a sachet. Am I weird? In the end, I usually adjust by adding less water, and the taste balances out again.

I know it's not the healthiest habit, but this is one of my small pleasures.


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Kopi 3-in-1, Teman Setia Pagi I

Honestly, dah bertahun I minum kopi 3-in-1. Brand yang paling lama I stay sampai sekarang ialah OldTown White Coffee. Mula-mula dengan Klasik, lepas tu try juga Hazelnut, Less Sugar, dan sekarang memang lekat terus dengan OldTown White Coffee Kaw. 

Rasa dia yang pahit-pahit kaw tu memang kena dengan tekak I. Kalau diorang keluarkan Kaw Less Sugar, memang perfect. 

Once in a while I try juga brand lain macam Bintang White Coffee or Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock. Tapi selalunya tetap akan patah balik ke OldTown. Nak prepare pun senang, especially as a freelancer kat rumah, I mulakan hari i with satu sachet je sehari. Itu dah cukup untuk bagi I semangat nak start kerja.

Kadang-kadang tukar selera sikit, I minum Bintang Instant Milk Tea. Sedap juga. Lebih-lebih lagi bila teringin nak teh tarik. Mestilah tak sama macam kat kedai mamak, tapi kira paling hampir dah tu.

Bagi I, premix yang umphh mesti ada sekurang-kurangnya 40g dalam satu sachet. I ingat lagi dulu OldTown memang 40g, tapi sekarang dah jadi 38g dan I memang boleh rasa beza dia. Bintang pun sama, dari 38g sekarang tinggal 36g.

Tak sure la orang perasan ke tak 2g yang berkurang tu, ke I je yang pelik notice benda-benda macam ni. End up I selalu adjust dengan kurangkan air, rasa dia jadi “balance” balik.

I know minum premix hari-hari ni tak sihat, but it’s my “kepuasan mini” :)


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