Vietnamese iced milk coffee from Saigon praised by Bloomberg

Bloomberg has selected the 10 most delicious and unique coffees in the world, among which Vietnam’s iced milk coffee was praised as “rich and absolutely delicious.”

Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee – Vietnam
This popular drink can be found in many places around the world, but it’s a must-try when you visit Vietnam. Freshly ground roasted coffee is brewed using a traditional phin filter, then mixed with sweetened condensed milk and ice, creating a bold, delicious, and uniquely refreshing flavor.
This iconic beverage is served at nearly every coffee shop in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

Frappe Coffee – Greece
This unique Greek coffee is made by mixing instant coffee, sugar, and water, sometimes with a splash of sweetened condensed milk.
You can enjoy this popular drink at beaches or cafés across Cyprus, especially during the summer months.

Frappe comes in different levels of sweetness:

Glykós (Greek for “sweet”) – about 4 teaspoons of sugar

Métrios – moderately sweet, with around 2 teaspoons

Skétos – unsweetened

Originating from Brooklyn, New York, Manhattan Special is made with hand-brewed espresso, seltzer water, and cane sugar. This refreshing beverage has been a New York favorite since 1895. You can find it at street vendors or coffee shops throughout the city.

Infused with the warm aromas of cinnamon and piloncillo (an unrefined cane sugar with a molasses-like flavor), Café de Olla offers a sweet and comforting taste. This traditional Mexican coffee is typically served in red clay mugs at cafés throughout the country.

Eiskaffee – Germany
This delightful German beverage combines strong brewed coffee with vanilla ice cream, creating a treat that’s sure to impress even the most discerning visitors. You can enjoy Eiskaffee at cafés or ice cream parlors across Germany.

Pharisaer Coffee – Nordstrand, Germany
Beyond its bold flavor — a rich blend of strong coffee, rum, and whipped cream — Pharisaer coffee is also famous for its intriguing origin story.

Legend has it that many years ago, on the island of Nordstrand in northern Germany, a teetotaling pastor attended a baptism celebration. To keep the pastor unaware of the alcohol being served, rum was mixed into coffee and hidden beneath a layer of whipped cream.

However, when the pastor discovered the secret, he exclaimed: “Oh, you Pharisees!” — and so, the drink was named Pharisaer.

While especially popular on Nordstrand Island, Pharisaer coffee is also served at restaurants and cafés throughout Germany’s northern coast.

Türk Kahvesi – Turkey
This traditional Turkish coffee is brewed from finely ground roasted coffee and sugar, sometimes with added spices or flavorings. The mixture is boiled in a small pot (called a cezve) before being poured into small, ornately decorated cups. This brewing method is widely popular not only in Turkey, but also across many Middle Eastern countries.

Touba Coffee – Senegal Widely enjoyed in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, Touba coffee is flavored with Guinea pepper — a West African spice with an aroma similar to cardamom. Generously sweetened with lots of sugar, this aromatic and flavorful drink awakens the senses of anyone who tries it.

Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony – Ethiopia
Being invited to an Ethiopian coffee ceremony is considered a great honor. Small cups are placed on a bed of aromatic grasses, while coffee beans are hand-roasted and ground using a mortar and pestle. The grounds are then brewed with water in a traditional black clay pot called a Jebena, which is heated over a fire. When the mixture begins to steam, the coffee is poured and served. Traditionally, Ethiopian coffee is enjoyed with sugar or salt, along with small snacks. Keep in mind that etiquette requires guests to stay for at least three cups, as the third cup is considered a blessing.

Cheese Coffee – Kaffeost (Finland & Sweden) Finnish cheese is the key ingredient in Kaffeost, a unique hot beverage enjoyed in northern Finland and Sweden. A piece of cheese is dipped into a cup of black coffee, giving the drink a subtle buttery flavor, while the cheese absorbs the rich coffee aroma. Kaffeost is best enjoyed while taking in the stunning scenery along the Sweden–Finland border.

Source: Collected.