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4.Kopi Tahlil

there is one very distinctive beverage and exists only in Pekalongan. The name of the drink is Kopi Tahlil.

Historically, Kopi Tahlil is served when people are holding an event such 'Tahlilan'. This is one of the result of acculturation between Arab and Javanese descent. It is said that this drink can boost the energy inside body after a hard day's work.

A glance, the form of Kopi Tahlil is not much different from other coffe in general, but if you've tasted it, you will feel the thrill of strong spices in it. The content of the herb in the coffee are ginger, cardamom, cloves,cinnamon, pandan, lemongrass, and nutmeg.

Kopi Tahlil is already popular in the area of Pekalongan City, you can enjoy the coffee at the coffee shop located in front of the PPIP or between the north of Sorogenen field and Habib Baqir. Here you can order plain white or mixed milk Kopi Tahlil. To add to the sensation of pleasure coffee, the visitor will be seated at the doorway along the road.

The stalls open every night between 19:00 to 1:00 p.m. In addition to sell Kopi Tahlil, nofried food companion, but sticky rice which can be mixed with melted brown sugar. It is very healthy, Right? If you're out with friends, this could be a cheap place to hang out.

The price of a cup of Kopi Tahlil is only Rp. 2,500. If you add the milk, it costs Rp. 3,500. Pretty cheap, right? Who would have thought, from the price of coffee is quite cheap, it can restore stamina and is veru healthy for body. Most suitable taken at night or when rainy season.