Coffee is considered a popular and preferred drink all over the world. In many countries, coffee is varied in terms of preparation and ingredients, creating a richness for the coffee world. For example, Indonesia has a famous coffee called Kopi Joss, also known as Coal Coffee. The ‘Joss’ in the name of this coffee is taken from the representation of the sound of burning charcoal.

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Kopi Joss coffee is said to be good for health because before drinking, people give a hot coal tablet to neutralize the acidity.

Kopi Joss was born in 1960, from a sidewalk cafe in 1960. The owner at that time discovered that, if you put a hot coal in, it can neutralize the acidity in coffee. Specifically, coffee will reduce acidity and this is very good for the stomach.

With this method, the coals after being “baked” red, then blow off the dust and then put in the coffee. When the coal cools down, guests will take it out and enjoy a cup of coffee. This is said to be a healthy way of drinking coffee, which is also extremely unique to Indonesians.

The secret to a cup of coffee to reduce acidity, protect the stomach lies in these hot embers.

Kopi Joss is considered to have aroma and strong caramel flavor. You can find Kopi Joss on carts selling a variety of food and drinks found on the street, the name of these carts is Angkringan. This is a fairly common drink in Indonesian street food.

A cup of Kopi Joss coffee has the same brewing method as normal coffee. Still coffee powder, add sugar or milk, mix on the filter, wait until the coffee drips, you can drink. The unique feature lies in the coal that helps to neutralize the acidity in coffee, reducing the sour taste, which is not good for the stomach. For those who do not like the sour aftertaste when drinking coffee, this is a very suitable coffee.