Coffee is often regarded as a conversation starter, ritual and comforting embrace in a cup. From busy cafes to quiet corners, the diverse coffee culture across the globe invites us to savour every sip. This brewed aromatic beverage is well known for its delicious bitter taste, while there is a wide variety of coffee beans and preparation styles witnessed in different areas around the world. (Image: Shutterstock)
TasteAtlas, a global food and travel guide platform, has curated a list of the top 10 coffees that tantalise taste buds and awaken the senses. So, let’s embark on an adventure and explore these liquid gems from different corners of the globe. Here's a look at 10 coffees in the world. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
No 1. Cuban Espresso (Cuba) | A symphony of boldness and sweetness, Cuban espresso, also known as café Cubano, holds a unique place in the hearts of coffee aficionados. Brewed with demerara sugar, this pre-sweetened espresso boasts a light-brown foam, creating a harmonious balance. It is traditionally served alongside a glass of water and is an essential social and cultural beverage in Cuba. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 2. South Indian Coffee (India) | Originating from the sun-kissed plantations of South India is the richly-flavoured elixir -- the South Indian filter coffee. Brewed using an Indian coffee filter, it drips slowly into a tumbler. The unique technique results in a richly-flavoured, full-bodied coffee which is usually mixed with milk and sweetened with sugar. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 3. Espresso Freddo (Greece) | This simple Greek coffee combines espresso with ice. It primarily blends the two ingredients until the coffee is slightly creamy, chilled and smooth. Later, it is then strained and poured over ice. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 4. Freddo Cappuccino (Greece) | In this type of coffee, a double shot of espresso meets ice, creating a refreshing base. Topped with frothy, well-chilled milk, it’s a tall glass of summer indulgence in Greece. It is a very common beverage in the country, especially during summer. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 5. Cappuccino (Italy) | Italy’s gift to the coffee world, the Cappuccino, is a harmonious blend of the two -- espresso and steam-foamed milk. It is believed to have been developed from kapuziner — a coffee-based beverage that dates back to the 18th-century Austrian coffee houses. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 6. Turkish Coffee (Turkey) | Traditional Turkish coffee is made using ground roasted coffee beans that are combined with cold water in a traditional coffee pot, named cezve or ibrik, which is later brewed over low heat until frothy. This unique brewing method distinguishes this coffee from others. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 7. Ristretto (Italy) | Ristretto means 'restricted' in Italian. It is half of a single shot of espresso. However, it is quite different from the standard espresso not only in the amount of water used during its preparation but also in flavour, which is less bitter than others. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 8. Frappé (Greece) | Invented in 1957, this Greek coffee variety is made by combining instant coffee with water and ice with the help of a shaker or a hand mixer. When this drink is poured into a glass, it is made sure that a frothy foam should appear on top. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 9. Eiskaffee (Germany) | This widely popular German-style ice coffee combines chilled brewed coffee with ice cream. It is traditionally made with a mixture of espresso and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. While Eiskaffee is not usually sweetened, it can incorporate a splash of rum. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 10. Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Vietnam) | This Vietnamese iced coffee is a perfect blend of strong coffee with condensed milk and ice. Traditionally, this beverage is made with medium or coarse-ground Vietnamese-grown coffee, typically the Robusta variety. (Image: Shutterstock)