Coffee culture around the world

[Compiled and published by New Sancai] How do people around the world drink coffee? Here is a brief introduction to coffee culture around the world, from simple Italian espresso to traditional Turkish coffee ceremonies.

△ Italy: If you order a take-out coffee in an Italian cafe, you will definitely get a blank look because espresso is the Italian version of take-out coffee. This espresso, served in a small cup, is usually drunk standing in a café. In Italy, don't order a cappuccino late in the day either - the only appropriate time to enjoy this special drink is in the morning.

△ Turkey: A famous Turkish proverb says that coffee (Türk Kahvesi) should be "black as hell, thick as death, and sweet as love." This strong beer is usually served after a meal with a drink called cezve. Served in a long-handled copper pot and served with chewy Turkish sweets.

△ Denmark: Perhaps because of the cold and dark winters in Scandinavian Peninsula, Denmark’s coffee (Kaffee) consumption has always been the highest in the world. Coffee is an important part of Danish culture, and almost every corner is crowded with cafes, especially in the capital, Copenhagen.

△ France: The French start their day with Café au Lait – coffee heated with milk and served in a cup wide enough to soak baguettes or croissants (croissants).

△Cuba: Cubans love to drink strong coffee (Café Cubano), whether first thing in the morning, after a meal, or anytime throughout the day. As an important part of socializing, Cuban espresso is drunk in small cups and is best enjoyed while socializing.

△ Saudi Arabia: In Saudi Arabia and other Arab cultures, the coffee ceremony follows many etiquette rules, including always serving the elders first. It is also a common custom to drink this cardamom-spiced coffee "Kahwa" with dried dates.

△ Netherlands: Cafes serving coffee are a famous part of Dutch culture. Dutch kaffe, also known as bakkie troost, can be enjoyed at any time of the day and is usually black and served with cookies.

△ Ireland: Irish Coffee, an after-dinner drink, combines coffee with cocktails. It includes hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream. Irish Coffee was created in Ireland in the 1940s to keep American tourists warm on cold winter nights, and it remains popular today.

△ Mexico: If you like cinnamon in your coffee, this is the drink for you. Café de Olla is brewed in a clay pot with cinnamon sticks, which Mexicans swear brings out the flavor of the coffee.

△ Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, the traditional coffee ceremony is an important part of its culture, and the process of brewing and serving takes up to 2 hours. Historically, buna coffee was served with salt or cream instead of sugar.

△ Austria: As Austria’s traditional drink “Mélange”, it is served in Vienna cafes. It is similar to a cappuccino in that it contains espresso and steamed milk, topped with foam and sometimes whipped cream (this is how it differs from a traditional cappuccino).

△ Greece: Frappé is a frothy iced drink made from Nescafé instant coffee, cold water, sugar and evaporated milk. Best enjoyed at an outdoor cafe.

(Author: Kathleen Rellihan)

(Compiled by: Bai Ding)

(Editor: Jiang Qiming)

(Source of the article: Compiled and published by New Sancai)