Peculiarities of coffee consumption around the world
Since the Arabs were the first to start cooking and consuming natural coffee, they rightfully own the traditional way of drinking this invigorating drink. Today we have received many options for consumption, depending on the place of residence, nationality and traditions of the people.
In this article, we will look at how coffee is drunk in different countries, what traditions coffee lovers have. You can bring most of them to life in your kitchen.
How do people drink coffee in different countries?
In Sweden and Finland, they drink coffee with cheese added to it. It comes from Lapland and is called leipäjuusto. Since it is not aged for long and has a soft consistency, it is perfect for heat treatment. The cheese is cut into small pieces, placed at the bottom of the cup and poured with strong coffee. The result is not just a coffee drink, but a full-fledged dish that can be eaten with a spoon.
In Hong Kong, tea and milk are added to traditional coffee. The recipe is quite simple. One cup of espresso is supplemented with 5 grams of traditional black tea, which is pre-brewed. Then condensed milk and ground black pepper are added. We recommend enjoying this incredible drink!
In the south and east of Asia, they can also boast of a traditional type of coffee, despite the fact that they prefer tea. Egg yolk is added to the coffee drink. It is pre-mixed with sugar and heavy cream, the mixture is whipped. It takes up ¾ of the cup, and coffee – only a quarter.
Italians, on the contrary, prefer to drink traditional espresso. For a brighter taste, they use a slice of lemon. The juice is carefully squeezed out and mixed with the drink. The taste of coffee is quite specific, has a slight sourness. If you like lemon, then you will definitely like Italian coffee.
There is also a tradition in America. It involves adding cocoa to a cup of coffee. The drink is made in layers and is called “mocha”. First, cocoa with milk is poured into a container. Coffee is poured on top. If desired, cinnamon or grated chocolate is added to the cup. If you want this coffee in European countries, in bars and cafes you need to point out the name “mocha”.
Each of the described drinks is worth trying, because they all have a special taste and aroma. With the help of coffee, you will brighten up your everyday life and lift your spirits.
Coffee Traditions
Many nations used the Arabic method of preparing the invigorating drink. The long-standing tradition had many features:
To make the drink, the Arabica beans were not roasted;
coffee was boiled until bubbles appeared. It was impossible to bring it to a boil. Previously, only whole beans were used to make coffee. They had to be heated for 2-3 hours to boil them properly;
coffee was generally brewed in large volumes, as the brewing process was long. The volume was usually 1-2 liters;
the drink was very strong. This was due to its large volume and long heat treatment;
Ethiopian coffee drink was flavored with spices;
coffee was poured into small cups, the contents of which could be drunk in a few sips. If the drink was not enough, then a new aromatic portion was poured into the cup;
Often coffee was drunk with dates.
I had my own coffee making tradition among Bedouin nomads for hundreds of years. Nowadays, in eastern countries, beans are roasted and coarsely ground. This reduces the preparation time. The whole process takes no more than a quarter of an hour. If you go to the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia, you can find traditional coffee made from green unroasted beans with the addition of spicy spices.
Methods of making coffee in the modern world
Modern man is accustomed to using coffee machines, with which you can make both espresso and cappuccino or Americano. Moreover, this method of production is known in America, Europe and even Asia. Go to any cafe or restaurant, and you will see a coffee machine.
Not long ago, they were widely used Turks for making coffee. Some of us still have them and actively use them at home. Geyser coffee makers were also popular. In the last few years, they have been replaced by espresso machines, as well as drip and capsule machines.
Filtered coffee brewing methods were once popular. They consist of passing steam or hot water through coffee beans in a paper filter. Chemex, pour-over and drip coffee makers operate on the basis of this technology. The method was first used in the second half of the last century in America. Now it has become popular in many European countries – the tradition has become recognizable.
