Coffee Around The World

Coffee is more than just a drink, it is a cultural experience that differs from country to country. This blog post will tour some of the worlds most unique coffee traditions, giving you a glimpse into how people across the globe enjoy their daily cup. 

Vietnamese Egg Coffee 

Yes, you read that right, egg coffee! Ca Phe Trung (egg coffee) was first introduced in the 1940s when Vietnam was suffering a shortage of milk. To compensate, egg yolks were used as a creamy alternative. To create the creamy texture, egg yolks are whipped into the coffee to create the coffee. Vietnam is known to have other unique variations of coffee which include ingredients such as condensed milk, nuts and yogurt. 

Bali Cat Poop Coffee 

Its proper name - Kopi luwak, is coffee which use coffee cherries that have been eaten and passed through the digestive system of a civet, a small cat-like animal. The unusual process is believed to enhance the coffees flavour as the civets digestive system breaks down proteins in the beans, reducing the bitterness. 

Turkish Coffee 

Coffee beans are ground to a very fine powder, much finer than usual, water is poured over the beans and the mixture is heated in a copper pot to produce the signature rich coffee. Because of the coffee not being filtered, the grinds gather at the bottom however these grinds still have a use. After drinking the coffee, the cup will get flipped and the pattern left by grinds will reveal the insights to the drinkers past and future!

Finland Cheese Coffee

Kaffeost, also known coffee cheese, is a traditional Scandinavian coffee where coffee is poured over cubes of cheese to release a buttery, sweet, nutty flavour. Leipäjuusto, the cheese used isn't just any kind of cheese but a traditional Finnish made from reindeer milk which is sweeter and lighter than regular cheese. 

Greece Sweet Frappe

This is a personal favourite of mine and if you've been to Greece during summer, you'll know the most refreshing drink on a hot summers day is a traditional greek frappe! The frappe is made by whipping instant coffee, milk and sugar to create a sweet foamy drink. The level of sweetness can be requested from 'Sketos' (no sugar) to 'Glycol' (Sweet).