5 Countries with Their Most Famous Coffees

5 Countries with Their Most Famous Coffees

5 Countries with Their Most Famous Coffees

1. Italy

• Espresso – short, concentrated shot.
• Cappuccino – espresso with steamed milk and foam.
• Macchiato – espresso “stained” with a little milk foam.
• Caffè Latte – more milk-heavy, smoother than cappuccino.
• Affogato – espresso poured over vanilla gelato.

2. Turkey

• Turkish Coffee – finely ground coffee boiled in a cezve, served unfiltered.
• Menengiç Coffee – caffeine-free, made from roasted wild pistachios.
• Dibek Coffee – stone-ground coffee, smoother in taste.
• Sütlü Türk Kahvesi – Turkish coffee prepared with milk instead of water.

3. Vietnam

• Cà Phê Sữa Đá – iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
• Cà Phê Đen Đá – strong black coffee with ice.
• Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee) – whipped egg yolk with coffee and condensed milk.
• Bạc Xỉu – more milk than coffee, a sweeter and lighter version.
• Cà Phê Muối (Salt Coffee) – coffee with a salty cream foam (originating from Huế).

4. Ethiopia

• Buna (Traditional Ethiopian Coffee) – brewed during the coffee ceremony.
• Jebena Coffee – prepared in a traditional clay pot, strong and communal.
• Spiced Coffee – sometimes infused with cardamom, cinnamon, or cloves.

5. Mexico

• Café de Olla – brewed in a clay pot with cinnamon & piloncillo (unrefined sugar).
• Café con Leche – similar to a latte, popular for breakfast.
• Café de Chiapas – highland-grown coffee, known for rich flavor.
• Café de Veracruz – coastal-grown, lighter and aromatic.

FAQs

Which coffee is often enjoyed with dessert in Italy?

Affogato, espresso poured over gelato.

How is Turkish coffee usually sweetened?

Sugar is added before brewing, never after.

How much does each country’s signature coffee usually cost?

• Italy (Espresso): €1–2
• Turkey (Turkish Coffee): ₺40–70 ($1.5–2.5)
• Vietnam (Cà Phê Sữa Đá): 15,000–30,000 VND ($0.6–1.2)
• Ethiopia (Buna): 20–40 ETB ($0.4–0.8)
• Mexico (Café de Olla): 25–50 MXN ($1.5–3)

What makes Vietnamese egg coffee unique?

It uses whipped egg yolk for a creamy, dessert-like layer.

Why is Ethiopian coffee often served with popcorn?

It’s part of the traditional ceremony, symbolizing hospitality.