Weird Coffee Innovation, Including Octopus Toppings and Served on Lotus Leaves

Viral coffee drinks, octopus coffee and lotus leaf coffee (Instagram/@Chinainsider)

JAKARTA - Coffee has always been a drink that unites various cultures, from roadside stalls to luxury cafes.

Along with the development of the coffee world, various new experiments have emerged. Two of the most unique latte coffee concoctions are lotus leaf and octopus which have gone viral on social media. Both types of these treats are served on leaves and octopus toppings, aka baby octopus.

Here are the latte coffee concoctions topped on lotus leaves and octopus, as reported by VOI from the Instagram account @chinainsider on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

1. Lotus leaf

In addition to providing a beautiful visual impression in its presentation, lotus leaves have a distinctive aroma that can enrich the coffee experience. In this most unique latte coffee concoction, lotus leaves function as a base or coating for freshly brewed coffee.

How to serve lotus leaf latte coffee:

- Choose large, fresh, undamaged lotus leaves.

- Place the cleaned lotus leaves on a container.

- Serve the latte coffee on a lotus leaf, so that the leaf gives a fresh aroma to the coffee served.

2. Octopus

Octopus may sound more like an ingredient that is more suited to savory foods than coffee. But this flavor experiment is gaining popularity among baristas and creative chefs.

The octopus used in this concoction is usually served in small pieces or as a topping placed on top of the coffee. There are also restaurants that serve grilled or steamed octopus in small pieces on top of a cup of latte.

How to serve octopus coffee:

1. Choose fresh octopus and clean it well.

2. Grill or steam the octopus

3. Then put ice cubes in a glass and place the octopus. Then, pour the latte coffee over the octopus.