The Taste Test
Imagine waking up to your usual cup of joe, but with a surprise that’s both aromatic and pungent. According to Ashish D’abreo, co-founder of Maverick & Farmer Coffee, it’s like enjoying your coffee with a side of bad breath. Yet, some have found the taste oddly intriguing, almost refreshing. It’s a bit like that weird relative who always brings the most unusual dish to family gatherings—it’s strange, but you kind of look forward to it.
The trend taps into a broader culinary movement in China known as “dark cuisine.” This genre celebrates unconventional and sometimes downright bizarre food combinations that challenge your taste buds and your courage. Think oyster coffee, soy sauce lattes, and now, spring onion coffee. It’s culinary innovation at its most daring, or, as some might say, most desperate.
