Starbucks is selling olive oil coffee in Italy — here are 7 alternative things people put in their coffee around the world, from cheese to whisky

Reena KohFeb 24, 2023, 07:21 IST

A barista making flaming Irish coffee in a cafe.urbazon/Getty Images

Starbucks recently announced a new line of drinks with olive oil-infused coffee.
Around the world, people have been adding various unorthodox ingredients to their coffee for decades.

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People are curious about Starbucks' latest line of beverages, "Oleato," which contains olive oil-infused coffee.Starbucks

1. Egg coffee, also known as "ca phe trung" in Vietnamese, was invented in the 1940s by a Vietnamese bartender.

Vietnamese egg coffee is a creamy and fluffy treat, perfect for any kind of weather.Reena Koh/Insider

2. Cheese in coffee may sound odd, but it's good remember that cheese is made of milk.

The texture of "kaffeost" may not be for everyone, but many love it for the taste.StockphotoVideo/Shutterstock

3. Otherwise known as "bulletproof coffee," many sing praises of the health benefits of ghee in coffee.

Ghee in coffee has many health benefits, as supported by scientific research.Marina Cavusoglu/Getty Images

4. Why choose between alcohol and coffee when you can have both at once with Irish coffee.

Though there are now many variations of this famous coffee, the very basic ingredients are still whisky, coffee, and cream.San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images

5. Several Southeast Asian countries add condensed and evaporated milk to their coffee.

The evaporated milk in "kopi-c" brings out the fragrance of the grounded coffee beans.Max Falkowitz/serious eats

6. Similar to ginger tea, cardamom coffee warms the belly and the heart.

Cardamom coffee is said to be as easy to make as regular coffee.Tali Aiona, EyeEm/Getty Images

7. Some Moroccan coffee recipes have up to six spices in them for a really powerful punch.

Add up to six spices in your Moroccan coffee for a solid kick.terrapp/Pixabay

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Starbucks is selling olive oil coffee in Italy &mdash; here are 7 alternative things people put in their coffee around the world, from cheese to whisky