Kopi has become a staple drink with a distinct sweet taste and various variations. It is prepared using a cloth sock filter and has become a part of daily life. The drink is often consumed in the morning as a perk-me-up and is even associated with socializing, as evident from the phrase "la kopi".

Kopi was not always a part of the landscape, however. It originated as a foreign European import. The Chinese, Malays, and Indians did not have a tradition of coffee consumption, making kopi a relatively new addition.

Further details about the history and significance of kopi are available from the source.