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Ordering Coffee in Indonesia: A Complete Guide for Expats

April 2, 2026
Ordering Coffee in Indonesia: A Complete Guide for Expats

You're living in one of the world's top coffee-producing countries.

Coffee Vocabulary

  • Kopi panas -- Hot coffee
  • Es kopi -- Iced coffee
  • Es kopi susu -- Iced coffee with milk
  • Kopi hitam -- Black coffee
  • Tanpa gula -- Without sugar
  • Kurang manis -- Less sweet

Types

Kopi Tubruk -- Traditional. Ground coffee in hot water. Strong and sweet.

Es Kopi Susu -- The modern classic. Espresso + condensed milk + ice.

Sweet by Default

Indonesian coffee is served sweet. Say "Tanpa gula" or "kurang manis."

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