Coffee Around The World

Morning coffee is a staple routine for many around the world. However, how they enjoy their coffee varies extremely. Americans would never think of adding pepper, cheese, or lemon to their coffee, whereas many other regions find this completely normal.

Here are some examples from Business Insider of how coffee is drank around the world:

"Finland

Hot coffee is poured over chunks of juustoleipä (cheese curds) in Finland. While it may sound unappealing, Finnish people adore the strange combo.

Turkey

Roasted and finely ground coffee beans are simmered in a special copper or brass pot called a cezve. Turkish coffee is special in that it is prepared unfiltered, and so the grounds settle to the bottom. Yes, that means you drink it with the grounds.

Malaysia

This deliciously powerful drink, which can be served hot or cold, is three parts black coffee and seven parts Hong Kong-style milk tea, a mix of black tea and milk.

Australia

Similar to a latte though smaller in volume, this Aussie fave is made by pouring microfoam (steamed, velvety milk) over a shot of espresso.

Greece

Invented by a Nescafé representative in 1957, the frappé is a popular summer beverage in Greece, consisting of iced instant coffee drowned in milk foam.

Italy

A true, Italian espresso comes with a slice of lemon, which is said to bring out the java's sweeter flavors.

Vietnam

Known to be both very sweet and very strong, this Vietnamese iced coffee is made with coarsely ground dark roast coffee, which is brewed straight into a cup of condensed milk and ice through a French drip filter.

Mexico

Simmered with a cinnamon stick, traditional Mexican coffee uses piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) and is served in a clay mug, which locals believe brings out coffee's flavors.

Senegal

This drink is flavored with Guinea pepper and occasionally cloves. The spices are mixed in with the coffee beans and roasted, then ground and filtered for a coffee with a kick.

Brazil

While many consider the caipirinha Brazil's national drink, cafezinho is by far the most popular drink for locals. Similar to an espresso, cafezinhos are small, strong cups of java. The only difference is that cafezinhos are pre-sweetened, generally brewed straight with the sugar.

Spain

For those who enjoy their coffee on the sweeter side, Spain's cafe bombon is sure to please. Intensely thick and sugary, an equal amount of condensed milk is stirred into black coffee.

Ireland

This coffee-cocktail hybrid consists of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, and is topped with a thick cream.

Austria

Similar to a cappuccino, this drink is espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, and oftentimes some whipped cream and cocoa powder.

France

The French love to take their morning drink with equal parts steamed milk and freshly brewed coffee. The trick here is to serve it in a big cup — to make for easy croissant dipping.

Morocco

This fragrant blend of dark coffee melds together warm spices like cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.

Cuba

It may be small but it is strong — a café Cubano is espresso brewed with sugar."

I don't know about you, but I am ready to go on a world coffee tour!