Bored Of Making Coffee The Same Way? Use These 8 Methods From Around The World To Spark Your Creativity

If you are a coffee connoisseur like me, you likely find the process of making the coffee as enriching and satisfying as drinking it!

Let’s face it — while brewing coffee with a pour-over or espresso machine offers convenience, it often lacks the excitement of more adventurous preparation methods. So, I’ve experimented with eight distinct variations that might pique your interest too!

Vietnamese Coffee

Sweet, strong, and sumptuous, Vietnamese coffee is a treat unlike any other. This method involves a drip brew over condensed milk, using a small metal Vietnamese drip filter. Once the coffee has filtered through, stir it into the condensed milk and pour over ice if desired. It's perfect for those who love their coffee rich and creamy — and well sugary, as the condensed milk adds quite a kick!

Italian Moka Pot

Forget the pour-over; let’s talk about the Moka Pot, an Italian staple. The Moka Pot brews coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee. It’s like an espresso, but you can make it right on your stovetop. The result? A robust cup that stands up to any fancy machine brew.

Brazilian Cafezinho

Quick, strong, and sweet, the Brazilian Cafezinho is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture. Typically prepared using a cloth filter, the coffee is brewed directly into a sugar-lined cup. This method ensures every sip is infused with sweetness, reflecting the warmth of Brazilian hospitality.

Argentinian Mate Cocido

Okay, I concede — this one is not technically coffee. But still, Mate Cocido is a beloved caffeinated drink in Argentina made from the yerba mate plant.

It's often consumed out of a hollowed gourd and sipped with a metal straw. For those seeking a mild, herbal alternative to coffee, this is your go-to.

Colombian Tinto

In Colombia, coffee is a national pride, and ‘Tinto’ is how locals refer to their traditional black coffee. Brewed in large pots and served in small cups, Tinto is strong, straightforward, and a fundamental part of daily life. It's typically enjoyed throughout the day, often as a reason to pause and connect with others.

Turkish Coffee

Imagine a method where coffee is not just brewed, but almost worshipped. Turkish coffee is made in a cezve, a small long-handled pot. Finely ground coffee, cold water, and sugar (if desired) are brought to a boil, and then served in a cup where the grounds are allowed to settle. It’s a strong, unfiltered affair traditionally accompanied by something sweet.

Ethiopian Coffee With Jebena

How can it be that you think of coffee and Ethiopia doesn’t come to mind! In parts of East Africa, coffee is as much about community as it is about consumption. The traditional coffee ceremony involves roasting green beans, grinding them in a mortar, and brewing them in a pot called a jebena. It’s a process steeped in ritual, often accompanied by storytelling or conversation.

While you can’t have the full experience without being in eastern Africa, this is a perfect unique selection to brew your coffee when you have guests over! With a Jebena pot, you can brew and serve coffee for a large group.

This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.