Drinking a cup of coffee is always the best way to start the day. No matter where you are or what country you are in, this beverage will always be one of the most craved drink that will always complete everyone's morning.
Aside from its rich bitter flavor, coffee has always been adored by many because of its health benefits. These benefits include decreased risks of cardiovascular disease, and increased protection against diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimers's, Type 2 Diabetes, and cirrhosis. Also, according to Caffeine Informer, a cup of coffee has fiber in it, which could help keep the digestive system healthy.
But did you know that this cup of greatness is served by many cultures differently in tons of ways? A Facebook page named Dessert Insider shared information on how coffee looks like as you visit from one country to another.
VIETNAM
One of the unique coffees the world has is Vietnamese egg coffee. Invented during a time where milk was scarce, this coffee is prepared with egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk. Once combined with coffee, the drink will have a beautiful, creamy, and thick consistency, which will surely leave everyone craving for more.
INDIA
Created by mixing frothed milk, hot coffee, and boiled milk, the South Indian filter coffee, also locally known as Kaapi, may look like your ordinary latte. But as you witness and learn how to prepare the drink, you will then understand what makes it stand out.
The amazing drink is created after pouring the mixture of coffee, frothed milk, and boiled milk back and forth. This allows the ingredients to mix thoroughly, which creates the perfect flavor of the drink.
MIDDLE EAST
The Middle East's Arabic coffee, also known as Qahwah, is prepared with additional flavors such as cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, and cloves. These spices give the coffee its unique aroma and taste. To add sophistication, the beverage is also often served in dalah, which is their traditional golden coffee pot.
SWEDEN
When visiting Sweden or Finland, make sure not to miss a cup of their kaffeost or coffee cheese. This coffee may seem a little weird, but the taste is still fantastic. Created by pouring hot coffee over Leipäjuusto, Finnish cheese curds, this drink has always played an important part in every home's welcoming ritual.
Coffee is no doubt, has already been part of our culture. There are so many good things about this beverage that we can't help but crave for more. But in consuming this beverage, there is but one thing we should never forget. That is too much of anything good can also be bad. So, make sure to still drink moderately.
