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The basics and fun facts about 10 types of coffee from around the world.
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Legend says Ethiopian goat herders first noticed their goats acting extra energetic after nibbling on wild coffee shrubs. Long before it became a global morning routine, coffee was consumed as food or medicine in East Africa. The word coffee actually comes from Kaffa, a region in southwestern Ethiopia where the plant grows naturally.
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Turkish coffee is brewed by boiling finely pulverized beans directly in a special pot called a cezve without using any filter. The rich sediment settles at the bottom of the cup and is traditionally used for fortune-telling once the drink is finished. Coffee grounds were even used as a form of currency in some ancient trading ports.
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Asian palm civets eat the ripest coffee cherries, digesting the outer fruit while their stomach enzymes ferment the inner beans before they are excreted. Local farmers collect, wash, and roast these beans to create a brew known for its exceptionally smooth and low bitterness taste. Only a tiny fraction of this unique coffee is produced each year.
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Making a proper Cuban espresso requires vigorously whipping the very first drops of brewed coffee with raw sugar to create a thick, caramel-colored foam known as espumita. This sweet foam is then folded back into the rest of the hot coffee just before serving. A standard Cuban coffee shot is small in size but packs a massive punch of flavor.
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Italians believe that heavy milk drinks disrupt digestion after a hearty meal, so ordering a cappuccino in the afternoon is viewed with mild culinary confusion. After midday, locals switch to straight espresso or macchiato without any large amounts of milk. Italians consume millions of cups of coffee daily, mostly standing up at local bar counters.
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Kaffeost is a traditional northern Swedish practice of dropping chunks of local leipäjuusto cheese directly into a cup of hot black coffee. The cheese absorbs the warm coffee flavor without melting completely, creating a snack you can fish out with a spoon afterward. This unusual combination dates back to centuries-old Sami cultural traditions in Scandinavia.
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Egg coffee was invented in Hanoi during a milk shortage when clever bartenders whipped egg yolks with sweet condensed milk as a creamy substitute. This rich, meringue-like mixture floats on top of strong dark roast robusta coffee, tasting remarkably like liquid tiramisu. Robusta beans contain twice the caffeine of arabica beans, giving the drink extra energy.
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Nuss nuss and spiced Moroccan coffee blends often combine dark beans with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a deeply warming aroma. This fragrant mix has been a staple of North African hospitality and bustling spice markets for generations. Spices were historically traded along the exact same ancient routes as coffee beans.
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Yuenyeung is a popular beverage that blends two parts Hong Kong-style milk tea with one part rich brewed coffee, creating a unique mix of tea and caffeine. It can be served hot or ice-cold and represents a fusion of British colonial tea habits and Western coffee culture. The name comes from Mandarin ducks, which are a traditional Chinese symbol for a happy couple.
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Irish coffee was invented at an airport in the 1940s to warm up cold travelers, combining hot whiskey, brown sugar, and a careful layer of floating cold cream on top. The secret to a proper version is drinking the hot coffee directly through the cool layer of cream without stirring them together. Whiskey is one of Ireland's oldest and most famous distilled agricultural exports.
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