2. INTRODUCTION
This is a coffee table booklet created by an
architecture student from Taylors University
Lakeside Campus.
The aim of creating this project is to learn about the
history of development of eastern and western
culture through literature researches on a certain
theme or place in interest thus producing a final
coffee table booklet recording the learning
outcomes.
The main topic of this particular booklet is about
the modern coffee culture in Malaysia where you
will find out different styles of modern coffee
culture grown in Malaysia.
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3. Moder
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Coffee Culture in
Malaysia
Malaysia’s coffee culture can be traced back to
1800s where locals have a sip of ‚kopi-o‛ while having some
toasts and half-boiled eggs in a kopitiam. While the culture of
kopitiam is still firmly rooted in Malaysia, the coffee culture
here had already taken a big step forward in past 15 years.
Now, people don’t only enjoy their coffee in the
kopitiam whereas in some modernized and westernized coffee
shops. The booming of home-grown franchises and gourmet
outlets serving everything from ‘Italian-style’ coffee to
intriguing specialty coffees, brewed with beans from every
corner of the world had truly became a trend. People would
spend ten or more bucks just to enjoy these freshly brewed
beans, having a pleasure noon tea-break time.
A wise Italian man once said, coffee should never be
drunk alone. While there’s caffeine attack! pride to be gained
The great personal
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in making a great ‘cuppa’, coffee houses are still the epitome
8. Artwork on the wall to
create uniqueness
Coffee themed
pictures
Decorations on the wall
as a design.
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9. Pancake, scrambled eggs
and sausages.
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Scrambled eggs, toast,
sausages and salads.
English breakfasts are also
available in the menu.
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10. A combination of breakfast
with a cuppa freshly brewed
black coffee makes a great
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11. Custom cups and hot flask
Special dutch choco &
vanilla
coffee cups & cold flask
Different products from themselves
brings your taste bud back to them.
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14. The design of ceiling with
hanging decorations.
The design of ceiling with
hanging decorations.
Separation of certain area’s giving
customers a more personal moment.
Dreamy lighting creates a more
comfortable environment.
The Spaces of the café.
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15. Magazines, newspapers and a variety of puzzles and
games for some quality time.
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Personal space designed for even
more relaxing activities.
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16. Grilled Salmon, you don’t
have to taste to tell its
delicious.
A coffee is not as simple as
you thought, its alive!
What about a Seafood Spaghetti
carbonara as a delightful lunch?
Skilled, both barista
and the chef.
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19. The wall and the lightings.
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20. Too much coffee?
Why not having some
green tea & Mango
Yogurt?
Cup of Excellence.
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Specially made
coffee cup with their
Logo.
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22. An old styled design
attracts people who
seeks for memorial
throwback.
There’s never a
A country style side
problem finding us in
yard which drags
the middle of
attention of
nowhere. The caffeine attack!
passanger.
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23. Simple wood furniture creates an
old and unique environment for a
sip of coffee.
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24. A sip of freshly brewed coffee while
working.
A special spot at the corner
makes a great spot for
dreamers.
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Making orders at
the counter.
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25. Having clear water
after coffee
refreshes your
mind.
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Kept in tide, and
clearly listed.
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Cosans own
packaged coffee
beans.
