20 different ways people drink coffee around the world

Hot coffee is poured over chunks of juustoleipä (cheese curds) in Finland. While it may sound unappealing, Finnish people adore the unique combo. 

Finely ground coffee beans are simmered in a special copper or brass pot called a cezve. Turkish coffee is special in that it is prepared unfiltered, and so the grounds settle to the bottom. Yes, that means you drink it with the grounds.

This deliciously powerful drink, which can be served hot or cold, is three parts black coffee and seven parts Hong Kong-style milk tea, a mix of black tea and milk.

Similar to a latte though smaller in volume, this Aussie fave is made by pouring microfoam (steamed, velvety milk) over a shot of espresso.

Invented by a Nescafé representative in 1957, the frappé is a popular summer beverage in Greece, consisting of iced instant coffee drowned in milk foam. 

A true, Italian espresso comes with a slice of lemon, which is said to bring out the java's sweeter flavors. 

Known to be both very sweet and very strong, this Vietnamese iced coffee is made with coarsely ground dark roast coffee, which is brewed straight into a cup of condensed milk and ice through a French drip filter.

Simmered with a cinnamon stick, traditional Mexican coffee uses piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) and is served in a clay mug, which locals believe brings out coffee's flavors.

This drink is flavored with Guinea pepper and occasionally cloves. The spices are mixed in with the coffee beans and roasted, then ground and filtered for a coffee with a kick. 

While many consider the caipirinha Brazil's national drink, cafezinho is by far the most popular drink for locals. Similar to an espresso, cafezinhos are small, strong cups of coffee. The only difference is that cafezinhos are pre-sweetened, generally brewed with the sugar.

For those who enjoy their coffee on the sweeter side, Spain's cafe bombon is sure to please. Intensely thick and sugary, an equal amount of condensed milk is stirred into black coffee. 

This coffee-cocktail hybrid consists of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, and is topped with a thick cream. 

Similar to a cappuccino, this drink is espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, and oftentimes some whipped cream and cocoa powder.

The French love to take their morning drink with equal parts steamed milk and freshly brewed coffee. The trick here is to serve it in a big cup — to make for easy croissant dipping.

This fragrant blend of dark coffee melds together warm spices like cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. 

It may be small but it is strong — a café Cubano is espresso brewed with sugar.

Pharisäer is a decadent drink that hails from Germany. It's made with coffee, rum, and sugar, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. 

This refreshing coffee drink consists of espresso and lemon juice or lemon soda to provide a unique twist on your typical iced coffee.

Mazagran originated in Algeria, but it was the Portuguese who started adding lemon flavoring instead of water to the icy coffee beverage. 

Coffee in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries is made with a mix of spices including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, saffron, and ginger. 

To offset the bitter taste of the strong coffee, qahwa is often served with dried dates.

Yuenyeung is a popular coffee beverage in Hong Kong that consists of a mix of coffee and milk tea. The drink can be enjoyed hot or cold, and different types of milk teas can be used to create a variety of unique flavors.