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A museum in Beijing launches cockroach coffee! Netizen: Don't come over!!!

Published: 2026-08-25 Author:

Last Updated: 2026/08/25, ▲ Click to pay attention| Daily Boutique Coffee Culture Magazine Coffee Workshop Recently, a special coffee with chopped barley worms and cockroaches floating on the liquid surface produced by a netizen became popular on social media. It is reported that this cup of cockroach coffee that has sparked heated discussions comes from the Beijing Museum of Everything, which focuses on natural history and scientific exploration

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Recently, a special coffee with chopped barley worms and cockroaches floating on the liquid surface published by a netizen became popular on social media.

It is reported that this cup of cockroach coffee that has sparked heated discussions comes from the Beijing Museum of Everything, which focuses on natural history and scientific exploration, focusing on dinosaurs, insects and reptiles. In order to fit the reptile theme of the exhibition area, the museum has launched a series of drinks of "Insect Special", one of which is quite eye-catching coffee drinks with chopped barley worms and cockroaches.

According to the graphic videos shared by netizens, the clerk would take out a number of roaches from the plastic cans, smash them into pieces, and spread them on the surface of the coffee drink together with strips of barley worms. Although cockroaches and barley worms are processed dried insects, their clear texture still brings a great visual impact to the public.

In the past, some merchants used lattes with cockroach flowers and fake cockroaches made of chocolate to attract users 'attention. However, this is the first time for many people to see cockroach coffee that directly uses real ingredients. As a result, when netizens saw this drink, they couldn't help but be shocked. Some people were even outspoken, saying that they didn't dare to open their mouths when they saw the appearance of cockroaches floating on liquid.

However, some users pursuing novelty were very interested in the taste and taste of cockroach coffee after seeing it, and admitted that they might place an order to buy it and challenge this novelty drink. Some netizens are also quite curious about the source of the cockroaches used in drink making, and also wonder whether the unique coffee is suitable for most people to drink.

Regarding all kinds of confusion on the Internet, media reporters asked museum staff about the situation. According to the other party, the "Bug Series" special drinks were launched in June this year and currently include barley bug coffee, barley bug and cockroach coffee, special drinks containing pitcher plant digestive juice, and a Halloween restricted ant drink.

All insect raw materials used in beverage production are purchased from Chinese medicine pharmacies to ensure that the materials meet food safety standards. Among them, ant drinks are a Halloween restricted item and have stopped being sold.

The director of the museum said that there are more than 5000 species of cockroaches in the world, and there are more than 250 species in China. Most of them are not pests, but decomposers in the wild. They also have medicinal and cosmetic effects, and the public has serious stereotypes about them. The core original intention of developing this 45-yuan cup of coffee was to eliminate prejudice.

In addition, according to medical classics such as "Shennong's Herbal Classic" and "Compendium of Materia Medica", cockroaches, have medicinal value and can be used clinically to treat oral ulcers, gastric ulcers, etc., and can also be used externally to treat skin injuries, etc. The component of the Chinese patent medicine Kangfuxin Liquid is Periplaneta Americana extract. In terms of the taste of the drink, the staff introduced that the barley worm coffee has a burnt aroma, while the cockroach coffee adds a touch of acidity to the burnt aroma.

Although these products have attracted the attention and heated discussion of onlookers, the staff admitted that insect coffee is still a niche product."Sales are okay, but many customers have difficulty trying it due to psychological acceptance problems, especially parents with children." Staff said that currently, about a dozen cups can be sold a day, and the majority of consumers are curious young people.

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