I remember many years ago, one of those branded coffee places opened an outlet at the Sarawak Plaza in Kuching and of course, we made a beeline there to give the drinks a try. I do not recall having any that swept me off my feet but the kids enjoyed the vanilla drink that was on their menu and loved going back there for more. In fact, Melissa was telling me that she used to buy that in cartons to drink when she was in Wellington, New Zealand and she liked it a lot. That was why when she saw this at that supermarket in town, the one that stocks up on all the imported stuff usually not available elsewhere, she grabbed two for herself and also to let me try…
I think they were selling that at a discounted price as the expiry date was drawing very near, otherwise I bet it would not be all that affordable. Well, it was nice, that much I would say with the blend of vanilla and soya bean milk but somehow, it came across to me like melted ice cream.
Personally, I would prefer this one…
– made in Thailand, a combination of soya bean and purple brown rice, barley, malt extract and black sesame…
I thought the combination was great and I loved it a lot. In case anyone is going out looking for this, it is available at most supermarkets and shops here selling at around RM4.00 a carton. Perhaps you would like to try both and give me your verdict?
As they say, one man’s meat is another man’s poison and you may wish to differ and of course, you’re free to do so. For instance, I did not really like the soy and vinegar flavour of the made-in-Singapore purple wheat noodles…
…but my friend, Rose, quite enjoyed the packet that I gave her to try though she did say that it was a little bit too sour and the vinegar drowned out the taste of the soy sauce completely. My favourite, without any reservation whatsoever, would be the chili and lime flavour…which King Hua‘s hubby says is not nice so he did not buy that for her…
*King Hua’s photo on Facebook*
Anyway, going back to our topic of drinks, my friend, King Hua, gave me a pack of this Kluang coffee that day…
…when she came to town. I’ve given it a try and initially, I did not really think it was any good. The following day, I tried a stronger brew – two sachets in a mug and it wasn’t much better either. It so happened that I let it sit there to cool down and drank it a while later and betcha by golly wow, it wasn’t too bad after all!!! However, I still think it pales in comparison to our own locally-roasted coffee…but of course, tastes do differ so what I like, others may feel otherwise. To each his own!
...STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! 