Sunday, June 5, 2016

How you should order the most interesting coffee in top 10 countries

1. Finland: Kaffeost Why not cheese and coffee? Chunks of juustoleipa cheese are placed at the bottom of the cup before coffee is poured. Once finished, the Finnish scoop up the cheese to eat.

2. Vietnam: Egg Coffee The Vietnamese vouched that the combination of condensed milk, sugar, butter, cheese and egg yolks (whisked together) create a coffee that tastes like liquid tiramisu.

3. Saudi Arabia: Kahwa Saudi Arabians drink cardamom-spiced coffee at any ceremony, often accompanied with sweet, dried dates, that perfectly complement the coffee’s strong bitterness.

4. Argentina: Café Lagrima Café Lagrima is light and airy, and not very strong. Argentinians enjoy sipping this cup of steamed milk and foam with just a teardrop of espresso.

5. Germany: Pharisäer The Germans add alcohol to their coffee! In a cup of Pharisäer, black coffee is spiked with two shots of rum and topped with whipped cream.

6. Hong Kong: Yuan Yang This unique brew made by mixing equal parts coffee, condensed milk, and black tea packs an unexpected punch.

7. Spain: Café Bombon Paired with churros for breakfast, the intense combination of espresso and condensed milk makes for a filling coffee.

8. Ethiopia: Buna Served with salt and butter instead of sugar, buna is brewed in a spouted pot known as a jebena. Ethiopian women spend up three hours to make buna.

9. Italy: Espresso Romano Espresso served with a slice of lemon! A lemon wedge is rubbed along the rim of the cup because Italians believe that the sourness of the lemon enhances the flavor of the coffee.

10. Mexico: Café de Olla Café de Olla is brewed with cinnamon sticks in earthenware pots for an earthy flavour.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Starbucks' Four Steps To Coffee Tasting Like A Pro

1. Smell (“Paddle & Swirl”): Always smell a coffee before you taste it. Your tongue distinguishes only five tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami — but your nose can detect thousands of smells. Cup your hand over the coffee, hold the cup close to your nose, and inhale.

2. Slurp ("Dip & Scoop"): When tasting a coffee, it’s important to slurp it. Slurping sprays the coffee across your entire palate and lets subtle flavors and aromas reach your nose.

3. Locate & Spit: Think about where you are experiencing flavors on your tongue. Is it on the tip and sides? What is the mouthfeel and weight of the coffee on your tongue?

4. Describe: Now that you’ve smelled and tasted the coffee, think about how you would describe the experience. Talk about the aroma, acidity, body, and flavor. What food flavors or other experiences can you compare this sensation to? Citrus, cocoa, and berries are just a few flavors you might taste.