The love for coffee unites many across the world. However, some people tend to enjoy their brew in unique and unusual ways. Here are some of the most unusual coffees you can find around the globe.
1. Monkey Spit Coffees In Taiwan
In Taiwan, there’s a special coffee known as monkey spit coffee. Monkeys select the ripest coffee cherries, suck on them, and spit out the beans. These beans are collected, cleaned, and roasted. The process gives the coffee a unique vanilla flavor from the monkey’s saliva. Although this might seem disgusting, it is highly popular and relatively expensive as well.
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2. Civet Coffees From Indonesia
Otherwise known as Kopi Luwak, this is one of the world’s most expensive coffees. Made from beans civet cats eat and excrete. The digestive process behind this coffee is supposed to enhance the flavor. Consequently resulting in a drink that is smooth and rich in taste. The beans are thoroughly cleaned and processed after they are collected. Surprisingly, many coffee enthusiasts appreciate its exceptional taste
3. Flaming Spanish Coffees
The flaming Spanish version is actually a cocktail. This coffee cocktail combines coffee with rum or brandy. The drink is lit on fire before serving. Making it is quite simple and requires a few steps only.
4. Cheese Coffee (Kaffeost) from Sweden and Finland
Cheese coffee, known as kaffeost, is a Scandinavian treat. It mixes hot coffee with cubes of Leipäjuusto. The bread cheese used to make this comes from animal milk. Either cow, goat, or reindeer. The coffee is poured over this cheese. After that the drink crafted tastes like tiramisu or even espresso cheesecake. To many, this is a delightful blend of savory and sweet, making it their go-to drink.
Even though these coffees are made through strange processes such as animal excretion. They don’t taste the worst. Often the worst-tasting coffees are those combined with existing vegetables such as onions.
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