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Have you ever wondered: how do they drink coffee in the rest of the world?
Through filicorizecchini.com, specialized in the online sale of coffee, today we do a virtual journey through tastes and habits from other countries, starting from Northern European countries, stopping in Thailand and Senegal and finally in Brazil, where many of the much-loved beans grow… We will find predictable additions and combinations: alcohol, sugar and spices, but also many ingredients that will surprise us!
The Finnish Kaffeost
The "Coffee” is a Finnish tradition that combine coffee and cheese, especially popular in the northern and rural regions of Finland.
Kaffeost is a combination of fresh coffee and small pieces of cheese. The cheese traditionally used for this recipe is called “leipäjuusto” in Finnish, also known as “juustoleipä” or “bread cheese” in English. This type of cheese is often made from reindeer or cow’s milk and has a firm, slightly chewy texture. It is often cooked in a pan or in the oven before being cut into cubes.
Here How to prepare Kaffeost:
- The cheese is cut into small cubes or slices.
- The cheese cubes are placed at the bottom of a cup or bowl.
- Hot coffee is poured over the cheese, so that the cheese cubes soak in the coffee.
- While the coffee is being consumed, the cheese cubes are eaten at the same time or after drinking the coffee.
This recipe creates an interesting contrast between the flavor of the coffee and the unique texture and flavor of the leipäjuusto cheese. The cheese becomes soft and has a slightly melted texture due to the heat of the coffee. Kaffeost is often considered a winter or autumn pleasure, when the warmth of the coffee and the combination of flavors can be particularly comforting.
The Norwegian Karsk
The “Karsk” is a traditional Norwegian alcoholic drink, known for its simplicity and therural originIt is a drink that combine black coffee with brandy, creating a blend of caffeine and alcohol which has been popular among farmers and rural residents of Norway.
La Traditional Karsk recipe is very simple: pour some brandy (in Norwegian called “akevitt” or “aquavit”) into a cup and add an equal amount of hot black coffee. The ratio of brandy to coffee can vary depending on personal preference. Some people opt for a larger amount of coffee to reduce the strong flavor of the brandy, while others like the alcohol mixture stronger. Karsk is often associated with outdoor activities, such as hunting or fishing, and represents a tradition that has historical roots in Norwegian culture.
From Senegal the Café Touba
Coffee in Senegal has a unique and very popular variant called “Cafe Touba” This drink takes its name from the city of Touba, which is an important religious center in Senegal.
Café Touba is a coffee flavored drink that combines coffee and spices, in particular roasted coffee beans and the “djar” or “grains de selim,” a local spice also known as “Selim grains” or “Xylopia aethiopica.” These Selim grains have a slightly spicy and aromatic flavour, which gives the drink a unique taste.
La Preparing Café Touba is relatively simple: Coffee beans are roasted together with Selim beans and then ground to obtain a blend of coffee and spices. This powder is then boiled with water to create coffee. The result is a dark colored drink with a distinctive flavor, with a hint of slightly spicy and aromatically spicy. It is often drunk during celebrations and religious holidays, as well as being a common everyday drink.
Brazilian coffee
In Brazil, the Coffee is a very popular drink and plays a significant role in everyday culture. The Brazil è one of the world's leading coffee producers and has a long tradition in the cultivation and production of high quality coffee. Most of the coffee produced in the country is Arabica, known for its softer and more aromatic flavor. The regions of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and São Paulo are among the main coffee producing areas in Brazil. But how do Brazilians drink coffee? One of the most beloved recipes of "Brazilian coffee"Is a sweet and slightly alcoholic coffee which in our habits could be perfect for an after-meal. Here is a recipe to prepare a "Brazilian Coffee"
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of strong espresso coffee
- 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1-2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 30 ml of cachaça (a Brazilian sugar cane distillate) or coffee liqueur
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Procedure:
- Make a strong espresso, preferably using high-quality coffee. You can use an espresso machine or a moka pot.
- Pour the espresso into the cup.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar or adjust the amount according to your personal taste.
- Also add 1-2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to add a hint of chocolate to your coffee.
- Gently heat the cachaça in a small saucepan without boiling it. If you prefer, you can use a coffee liqueur instead of cachaça.
- Pour the hot cachaça into the coffee and mix the ingredients well.
- If you like, you can add whipped cream on top of the coffee to enrich the flavor and texture.
- If you want to make your Brazilian Coffee even more inviting, you can garnish with some chocolate chips on top of the whipped cream.
Thai Coffee: Thai Eiskaffee
La Thailand is a coffee producing country, especially Robusta, which is mainly intended for export and from which soluble coffee is obtained. This production is very recent; in fact, this crop was introduced and encouraged by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in the 70s of the 900th century, to replace the cultivation of opium.
The "Thai Ice Cream” much loved in Thailand is a cold coffee-based drink. It is a variant of the iced coffee, but with a Thai touch thanks to the addition of sweetened condensed milk. This is a delicious and refreshing drink, perfect for hot days or when you want something different from your traditional iced coffee.
Here's how to make a Thai Eiskaffee:
Ingredients:
- Strong espresso (2 shots)
- 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar (to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Ice
- Milk (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate chips or cocoa powder (optional)
Procedure:
- Make strong coffee using an espresso machine or a moka pot.
- Add 2-3 teaspoons of brown sugar to the hot coffee and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your personal taste.
- Let the sweetened coffee cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, place the coffee in the refrigerator to cool further.
- Take a tall glass and fill it with ice.
- Pour the sweetened cold coffee over the ice.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk to the coffee. The condensed milk will add sweetness and creamy texture to the drink.
- If you prefer a smoother taste, you can add a little regular milk to the drink.
- Mix all the ingredients well in the glass until you get a smooth mixture.
- If you like, you can garnish the top of the Thai Eiskaffee with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Article published on November 20, 2023 - 10:15
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