Coffee from Around the World

The saying may be “it’s a small world”, but you’d be amazed by how many ways of doing things can be crammed in. Some things that you may believe are universal – like how to make coffee – are, in reality, very different depending on where you are in the world.

Here are just a few ways people around the world make their coffee:

Finland – Kaffeost (Coffee and Cheese)

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It’s a bit of a posh-treat rather than a daily occurrence, but this Finnish treat is made by placing a cheese called juustolelpä at the bottom of a mug and then pouring hot coffee on top. After you’ve finished drinking the coffee you polish off the cheese using a spoon.

Vietnam – Egg Coffee

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Why not combine your breakfast and beverage into one tasty dish? Well that’s basically what happens in Vietnam with this egg coffee, made using egg yolks, sugar and condensed milk with hot coffee.

Turkey, Traditional Sweetened Coffee in a Cezve

 

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In Turkey, the coffee is served grinded and boiled in a cezve with sugar. Unlike in the UK, there is no filter to remove these bits, you simply tip the coffee into your mug – let the grounds settle and drink it slowly. The result is a very rich, strong coffee that’s packed full of flavour.

Mexico – Cafe de Olla

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This type of coffee has been being prepared for decades and is traditionally made in a clay pot. What makes this coffee really unique is that it is brewed with cinnamon and poloncillo – the rawest form of sugar care – giving it a very sweet flavour.

Germany – Pharisäer  

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This is a drink that’s pretty universally accepted, unlike some of the others here, and simply combines coffee, rum and whipped cream with a sprinkling of chocolate. The name Pharisäer has several stories behind it, but regardless of why the drink has been names, the beverage itself stays the same.

Hong Kong – Yuan Yang

Not sure if you’re a coffee or tea person? In Hong Kong the solution is simple – Yuan Yang is a mixture of coffee and milky tea, delivering a very peculiar drink that definitely packs a punch! This probably won’t be everyone’s cup of tea (get it?) and it can be served hot or cold.

Ethiopia – Buna

Buna is a coffee made with beans that are native to the region and is made in a ritualistic way. We don’t mean your typical morning ritual though, there is a full blown ceremony involved in roasting, grinding, brewing, straining and then serving the coffee. It’s an experience you have to be involved in if you ever go to Ethiopia.

USA –  Alfred Cone Espresso

 

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While the coffee may not be different to a typical espresso, in true American style this shot is served in a chocolate rimmed cone that can be eaten on the go. This is a great solution for biodegradable coffee packaging, avoiding polystyrene cups and providing a simple and delicious solution.

Plus many more!

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the different ways that coffee is made around the world – we didn’t even start to look at the different types of coffee packaging! What’s your favourite coffee from around the world? If you’re more of a herbal (like chamomile tea) or classic English brew drinker why not give a different brewed beverage a try?

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