The province of Aceh, located in the western tip of the island of Sumatra, not only presents the natural scenery and a charming tourist attraction, but there is another side that you should feel, that is the coffee shop. What do we think about coffee? Of course, the color of the jet black beverage and tasted a bit bitter. But, unlike the coffee in the area dubbed this veranda of makkah. Enjoyment of coffee is no doubt, even already famous to the overseas.
Since long time, Aceh has been known as the country of a thousand coffee shops. The proof, not difficult to find a warung or cafe in the area of the former armed conflict because it is very easy to find both in urban and remote areas of the village though. In fact, until recently the exact number of cafes and coffee shops is unknown.
Moreover after the tsunami disaster and the Helsinki peace agreement, the coffee shop business grew like a mushroom. In fact, the cafes began to sprinkle in the western and eastern coastal cities of Aceh Province.
If the first coffee is considered only as a drink parents who every day just hanging out in the stall for hours, but now no longer so. In fact, in urban areas, drinking coffee has become a trend for young people.
Kupi Khop (coffee cup in reverse position)
Kupi Khop (coffee cup in reverse position)
Another uniqueness that you can find may not exist in other parts of the archipelago, namely kupi khop or in Indonesian language is called coffee terpungkup. If you drink coffee with a glass, it is usually done. However, how to drink coffee with a glass enclosed with a straw. Unique is not, enjoy coffee with glass upside down.
Eits ... do not be afraid to spill, because besides provided a straw to enjoy the seepage of coffee on your plate will also be guided by the waiter, although the reversed back will not spill. This coffee is not filtered, but you still enjoy it because the dregs remain floating on top.
Curious how the country of a thousand coffee shops this? For those of you who have never been to Aceh Province should try it, because it is not difficult to find a cafe and coffee shop at affordable prices. If only a glass of coffee, the price offered between five thousand to eight thousand dollars. You will enjoy a delicious serving of coffee that has been known to go abroad.