Java, joe, brew, mud. Whatever you call it, coffee is the morning must-have for transitioning from asleep to awake, and the midday cure for post-lunch drowsiness. But while it’s a reliable pick-me-up, sometimes it can be a little too routine. That’s when I know it’s time to switch up the flavors and types of coffee I drink — and interestingly, doing so benefits both my mental clarity and my tastebuds. Read on to discover five delicious ways coffee-lovers around the world enjoy their daily brew.
China: Yuenyeung
Can’t decide between coffee or tea? Have both. Yuenyeng is a combination of seven parts milk tea (a blend of condensed milk and black tea) and three parts black coffee that originated in Hong Kong. It can be taken hot or cold, and should be mostly sweet with a hint of bitterness. Its name translates to “Mandarin duck” — Mandarin ducks find one mate and stay with them for the rest of their lives, which is representative of the beautiful, harmonious coupling of coffee and tea. A yummy sip with an adorable history. I’ll drink (a yeunyeng) to that.
Turkey: Türk Kahvesi or Turkish Sand Coffee
Coffee holds deep significance in Turkish culture; it has a long history of being used in…
