So you thought bacon cupcakes were a bit odd? How about some bacon coffee? If you are thinking that this must be the creation of some small mom and pop shop, then you are (mostly) wrong. Actually, Seattle’s Best (you know, that really big and popular coffee chain?) launched a contest in hopes that entrants could create a great new coffee menu item. The winning new coffee drink chosen was bacon coffee! Get ready to grab a bacon coffee at your nearest Seattle’s Best at U.S. location near you.
This got us thinking: “What other crazy coffee flavors are out there?” We did our homework and came up with a list of some coffee drink flavors that piqued our interest from the use of very unique or unusual ingredients.
Durian Cappuccino at Blugre, Davao City, Philippines: If you are not familiar with this intensely aromatic fruit, understand that durian will wake up your tastebuds. This creamy, custardy fruit is notorious for its unique scent and texture and is normally enjoyed as a dessert in many parts of Asia. But at Blugre, they’ve integrated it into their coffee menu.
Jalapeno Coconut Coffee sold at CoffeAM.com: Yeah, we’re scratching our heads too. But this unlikely combination has garnered a lot of positive reviews; it appears as if the contrasting flavors of creamy and spicy are very appealing when combined.
Coffee Jelly Frappuccino sold at Starbucks Japan and Thailand: Well, given the popularity of boba (tapioca) milk tea drinks, we are not too surprised to find coffee-flavored jelly in these Japanese ice blended coffee drinks. For most Westerners, this might be a strange textural combination but you might just have to give it a try (if you’re in the area)!
Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) sold at Cafe Kopi Luwak Indonesia and around various shops around the world: Want to drink the Rolls Royce of coffee? Kopi Luwak is known as the most expensive cup of joe you’ll ever taste with prices ranging anywhere from $100 + a pound . Why so? Kopi Luwak is actually the name of a famous Indonesian brand of coffee beans that have been specifically eaten, digested and excreted by an Asian Palm civet — a cute, furry animal that sort of looks like a ferret. The end product (no pun intended) is a coffee that is thought to be highly aromatic, smooth and without any bitter aftertaste.
What are some crazy coffees you tried or would like to see on the market?