18 must-try coffee drinks from around the world

In India and abroad, coffee is not just a drink, it is a cup filled with culture, craft, and comfort. From the strong, velvety espresso of Italy to the creamy café au lait of France, the world of coffee is diverse and intense. Here, each preparation tells a story of place, tradition, and ritual. This piece of information explores 18 types of coffee drinks from around the world that are a must-try.

Ths one is ppen, intense shot of coffee and is said to be the foundation of most café culture. It is a concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans under high pressure.

This classic French coffee is made with equal parts brewed coffee and steamed milk. It is a classic breakfast coffee and is prepared with strong drip coffee or French press coffee blended with warm milk, resulting in a smoother, less intense flavour.

This one refers to an espresso layered over sweetened condensed milk and is said to be originated in Valencia, Spain, and is served in a clear glass to showcase its beautiful two-layer effect.

This one is made with ultra-fine coffee simmered with water (often sugar) and is served unfiltered. It is known for its intense flavour, thick texture, and rich foam.

This is an iced instant coffee whipped into thick foam and is said to be originated in Greece and is loved for its refreshing, creamy texture. It’s especially popular during hot summer days.

It is a velvety micro-foam milk over espresso and is said to have less froth than cappuccino. It is loved for its strong espresso flavour balanced with finely textured milk.

This coffee has a strong drip coffee poured over ice and condensed milk. It is said to be bold, sweet, and intensely refreshing.

For this one, coffee is brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar). It is a raditional Mexican spiced coffee brewed in a clay pot, known for its warm, rustic flavours and comforting aroma.

In Sweden, for this one, hot coffee is poured over cubes of squeaky cheese (surprisingly cozy!) it is considered as a unique Nordic coffee tradition where cheese cubes are placed directly into hot coffee.

This is the iconic Indian coffee, where strong decoction is mixed with hot milk and sugar, traditionally “pulled” to aerate. It is a strong, aromatic coffee brewed using a traditional metal filter and mixed with hot milk and is served in a traditional steel tumbler and saucer (davara set).

It is a slow drip cold coffee, ultra-smooth and aromatic and is brewed slowly over several hours, resulting in a delicate, less acidic coffee experience.

This one refers to small, sweetened black coffee offered as hospitality. It literally means “little coffee” in Portuguese. It is an essential part of Brazilian hospitality and daily life and is usually sweetened with sugar, though black versions exist too.

For this one, all you need to do is combine hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and a layer of lightly whipped cream and it's ready.

What makes this coffee special is the infusion of spices like cardamom and cinnamon in traditional coffee, which gives the perfect kick.

This refers to a simple black coffee that celebrates the bean flavour and is a part of social ritual.

It is a traditional coffee ceremony brew, where lightly roasted beans are simmered for a floral, earthy cup.

It is a classic German iced coffee dessert that combines strong coffee with ice cream and whipped cream, creating a sweet, refreshing, and indulgent treat.

It is a small, strong, and sweet Cuban espresso and is also called a “Cuban coffee shot” and is known for its bold flavour and quick, energizing kick.

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