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Hong Kong
Hong Kong's signature coffee is called Yuenyang kafei (鴛鴦花 -鴛鴦花). Yuenyang is a combination of coffee and black tea or milk tea, and is very popular in Hong Kong. Hong Kong people believe that coffee is a warming beverage while tea is a cooling one, so combining tea with coffee creates a balance. This drink can be enjoyed hot or cold, and each type of milk tea results in a cup of coffee with a completely different flavor.
Saudi Arabia
Qahwa coffee, found in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, is made by blending various spices including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, saffron, and ginger. It's a traditional Arab drink, often served with dates. However, there are specific rules regarding coffee etiquette; for example, you should always offer the oldest person a drink first.
Finland
Kaffeos are hot coffee poured over a piece of frozen cheese, allowing the cheese to slowly melt and blend with the coffee. It might not sound appealing, but Finns absolutely love this unique combination. If you have the chance, try a cup of kaffeos and discover its very distinctive flavor.
Virtue
Pharisaer is a very popular drink in Germany. It's made from coffee, rum, and sugar, topped with whipped cream and chocolate. German coffee is renowned for its rich, strong flavor and creamy richness. Sipping it slowly, you'll experience a warm, intense taste that awakens your senses.
Portugal
Mazagran is a coffee drink made with espresso and lime or lime soda. Originating in Algeria, Mazagran was uniquely created by the Portuguese by combining coffee with lime juice instead of regular water. This unusual combination has made Mazagran a quintessential Portuguese coffee.
Türkiye
Turkish coffee is unique in both its brewing style and how it's enjoyed. Turk Kahvesi is a type of finely ground coffee that is steeped in cold water and then heated until it becomes thick and dark before being poured into a cup. Interestingly, the coffee grounds are not filtered; they settle at the bottom of the cup, and you drink the coffee along with them.
Mexico
Cafe de olla, often brewed with a cinnamon stick, is a traditional Mexican coffee. They mix it with piloncillo (raw sugar) and serve it in a ceramic cup, believing this enhances the flavor. If you enjoy the taste of cinnamon in your coffee, this is the drink for you.
Vietnam
Vietnamese iced milk coffee has become an indispensable breakfast drink for Vietnamese people. This beverage is known for its sweet taste while still retaining the rich flavor of coffee. Vietnamese coffee is roasted and coarsely ground, then naturally dripped through a filter, and finally topped with condensed milk. You can enjoy it hot or cold, depending on your preference.
