12 Most Popular Coffee Presentations from Various Countries, Including Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - Originating from the highlands of Ethiopia, coffee has now become a mandatory morning booster for most people. Usually, you just brew coffee powder and add sugar or creamer, but it turns out there are various types of coffee presentations that differ in each country.

Aside from the ingredients, the unique ritual of preparing a cup of coffee is guaranteed to pique curiosity and imagine the taste of the caffeinated drink. Some signature coffee concoctions from certain countries are often found in restaurants or cafes, but there are also some that must be tasted in their place of origin. What are they?

1. Affogato

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This type of coffee presentation is quite popular in cafes or restaurants. Meaning 'drowned' in Italian, you can enjoy it by pouring a glass of espresso over Italian gelato or ice cream until it is submerged.

Often ordered as a dessert, you can try making this coffee concoction at home. In addition to this classic menu, you can also enhance its taste and appearance by adding whipped cream, biscuit crumbs, berry pieces, or chopped nuts.

2. Kaffeost

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Can you guess the country famous for this type of coffee presentation? Yup, kaffeost is a unique way of drinking coffee in Sweden.

In Finland, you would enjoy a piece of cheese bread with your coffee, while kaffeost starts with pouring hot coffee over cube-shaped pieces of cheese. The cheese will soften and absorb the taste of the coffee, but it won't melt completely, giving it a unique texture and a richer flavor.

3. Turkish Coffee

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From its name, you might already guess the country of origin of this type of coffee presentation. Yup, Turkish people have a unique way of enjoying their coffee. Instead of brewing, finely ground coffee powder will be cooked with water. Just before boiling, sugar will be added to create a thick foam on the surface of the coffee. Guaranteed to wake you up, a cup of this Turkish coffee must be drunk without adding cream, milk, or stirring it, which will ruin the foam.

4. Ca Phe Trung

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While Indonesia has a drink called talua made from a mixture of tea and eggs, Vietnam has a type of coffee presentation known as Ca Phe Trung. Using eggs as well, coffee enthusiasts in Vietnam whisk the egg yolk with sweet condensed milk until frothy, then stir it while adding a little bit of robusta coffee. Spoon the frothy egg yolk on top of the remaining coffee and enjoy its unique flavor.

5. Scandinavian Egg Coffee

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Not only in Vietnam, but the serving of coffee involving eggs is also popular in Sweden and Norway. The theory is that egg whites dissolved in boiling water will release proteins and bind to the coffee grounds, which taste bitter. As a result, the coffee turns golden yellow with a smooth taste.

The preparation method is quite complicated. First, crack an egg into a cup and add coffee powder and cold water. Stir until well mixed, then pour the coffee powder mixture into a pot of boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cold water to separate the grounds from the coffee liquid, strain before serving.

6. Qahwa

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In Arabic, Qahwa means coffee. The way coffee is served in Saudi Arabia is similar to Turkish coffee, but the difference lies in the use of green coffee beans and a smooth coffee flavor. Traditionally, qahwa is served by the youngest person to the older ones as a sign of respect. In preparing this coffee, cardamom, cloves, rose water, and turmeric are also added, then served with dates or other sweet snacks.

7. Cafe De Olla

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In Mexican language, Café de Olla is translated as pot coffee, which means brewed in a clay pot. This type of coffee presentation is most commonly found in rural areas with cold climates. The taste of this drink feels authentic thanks to the addition of cinnamon and piloncillo, traditional Mexican sugar.

In addition, other spices can also be added such as cloves, black pepper, or orange peel. Already rich in flavor, café de olla is rarely served with milk or cream, which would actually ruin its deliciousness.

8. Yuanyang

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One of the popular drinks in Hong Kong and Malaysia is made from a mixture of coffee and milk tea. Although they have very different tastes, it's surprising that this type of coffee presentation is actually very delicious. Usually, the chosen tea is Assam and Ceylon, which are bitter and high in caffeine, making the taste of this coffee drink even more powerful. In addition to being served hot, you can also add ice cubes for a refreshing alternative drink.

9. Cafe Touba

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In its home country, Senegal, this type of coffee preparation is actually considered as medicine because the Guinea pepper in it is able to fight depression, relieve allergies, and aid digestion. Unlike spiced coffee in other countries, café touba is made by grinding coffee with dried spices, then brewed like preparing regular coffee. Named after the city of Touba, its popularity continues to rise in the continent of Africa and even inspires world-renowned brands to launch similar products.

10. Bulletproof Coffee

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This type of coffee preparation from the United States may seem strange, but it has achieved tremendous success in recent years. The drink made from coffee, butter, and Brain Octane Oil has been patented as a meal replacement, energy drink, and brain booster.

Created in 2013 by Dave Asprey, you simply mix brewed coffee, high-fat healthy fatty acids oil, and unsalted butter. Blend until smooth and frothy, then drink immediately.

11. Espresso Romano

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Although both using the term espresso and originating from Italy, this type of coffee presentation is unique with the addition of lemon slices on the edge of the cup. Interestingly, the combination of lemon and coffee is not strange because the sour taste of lemon is considered to enhance the sweetness of coffee. In addition to being considered more powerful, Italians have long enjoyed espresso romano as a headache reliever.

12. Kopi Joss

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It is incomplete to discuss types of coffee presentations without mentioning the unique concoction from the homeland, one of which is kopi joss. Not only a favorite drink in Yogyakarta, but this coffee with added burning charcoal is also becoming famous worldwide.

Starting from being sold at coffee stalls on the roadside in 1960, the discovery of kopi joss originated from the curiosity of dropping a piece of hot charcoal into coffee and drinking it to alleviate digestive disorders, such as bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. Not only does the taste of the drink become stronger, the presentation of the smoky coffee becomes a sight to behold when ordering.

Being the second best-selling commodity after crude oil, the popularity of coffee is increasing thanks to the various types of coffee presentations in various countries. Have you tried any of the coffee concoctions mentioned?

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