Coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s a passport. Every culture has its own way of brewing, sipping, and celebrating it. Whether it’s a quick Italian espresso, a leisurely Turkish coffee, or a sweet Vietnamese treat, coffee traditions around the world say a lot about the people enjoying them. So, let’s take a trip (socks packed, of course).
1. Italy – Espresso Culture
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Tiny, strong shots at the bar.
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Italians rarely take coffee to-go.
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Cappuccino = only in the morning.
2. Turkey – Thick & Sweet
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Brewed slowly in a cezve (small pot).
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Strong, often unfiltered, served with sugar.
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Coffee grounds sometimes read for fortunes.
3. Vietnam – Egg Coffee
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Beaten egg yolk + condensed milk + coffee = frothy dessert-like drink.
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Sweet, rich, unique.
4. Ethiopia – The Birthplace of Coffee
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Traditional coffee ceremonies.
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Beans roasted fresh, ground, and brewed in a jebena (clay pot).
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Symbol of hospitality.
5. Japan – Canned Coffee & Kissaten
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Famous for vending machine canned coffee.
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Also traditional coffee shops (“kissaten”) serving carefully brewed cups.
6. Sweden – Fika Time
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“Fika” = coffee break + pastry + social connection.
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A cultural institution, not just a quick drink.
7. Mexico – Café de Olla
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Coffee simmered with cinnamon and piloncillo (raw sugar).
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Warm, spiced, comforting.
8. Ireland – Irish Coffee
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Coffee + whiskey + cream.
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A cozy after-dinner staple.
9. Cuba – Café Cubano
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Super strong espresso shot with sugar whipped into the first drops.
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Sweet, intense, bold.
10. United States – The To-Go Culture
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Coffee on the run, giant cups, Starbucks everywhere.
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Iced coffee obsession.
From sweet Vietnamese egg coffee to bold Cuban espresso, coffee connects us all, no matter how you brew it. And while the drinks may change, one thing stays the same: mornings are better with coffee and socks.
Speaking of socks... did you know we have coffee socks??