These unique coffee cultures around the world

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Nowadays, the idea that coffee is good for health has taken root, and everyone knows that drinking three cups of coffee a day can prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, liver and kidney diseases.

But we don't love coffee because it's good for health. We love baristas because this mellow and delicious drink can keep our minds clear and bring us unparalleled taste enjoyment. We love coffee because of the coffee culture behind it, and the feeling of spending a good afternoon with a couple of friends in a coffee shop makes it hard for us to give up.

In the United States, for example, rest at work is called "Coffee Break", a tradition that dates back to the time when workers first began to enjoy the eight-hour working day. Coffee makes people flee from work for a while and relaxes their body and mind for a while.

So, will people in other countries enjoy "Coffee Break" like Americans? What role does coffee play in their traditional culture?

Ethiopia: Buna Tetu

In Ethiopia, "Buna Tetu" means "drinking coffee". This almost sacred coffee ritual takes up to three hours of preparation time and is held three times a day. "Buna Tetu" is not only an important part of people's social life, but also a landmark of Ethiopian traditional culture. This ceremony, usually performed by women, aims to dispel evil spirits and bring blessings to every guest. The ceremony includes the whole process of baking, grinding and brewing, each of which is essential and of great significance.

The order of drinking coffee is also very fastidious, usually tasted by the elderly first, and then drunk in order of age. Each guest will taste three cups of coffee, ranging from strong to light. The custom of drinking three cups of coffee a day has been proved by scientists to prolong life.

Sweden: Fika

In Sweden, "Fika" is an essential part of people's daily work and life. During the "Fika" period, people will drink coffee and enjoy bread and dessert. It is said that Swedes take a five-minute break for every hour of work. Most Swedish cafes cater to this tradition, creating an ideal space for office workers to relax, relax, socialize and enjoy delicious coffee and desserts.

Latin America: Merienda

People living in Latin America enjoy "Merienda", the "afternoon tea" between lunch and dinner every day. For example, in Argentina, people usually choose coffee, milk and croissants with coffee, milk and croissants, or tea and milk with toast, or "Submarino", that is, soak a piece of chocolate in hot milk. In summer, people use banana milkshakes instead of hot drinks, so that even children can enjoy "Merienda"! The main purpose of enjoying "Merienda" is to provide sufficient energy and physical strength for afternoon work.

Eastern Europe: Gabelfr ü hst ü ck

In Eastern European countries, such as Austria and Germany, people enjoy the "Gabelfr ü hst ü ck", or "second breakfast", every day. People usually choose coffee, fruit or dessert, usually between 10 and 11:00, and even local schools strictly enforce the "second breakfast" system.

Smoko

"Smoko" in the morning or afternoon is essential for manual workers, who usually smoke a cigarette while drinking coffee or tea. Today, "Smoko" has become the right of workers, which has been explicitly stipulated in national law since 2014.