'Blasphemy': After 'scallion coffee' trend in China, man mixes raw onions into coffee & here's the result
Ever thought about adding onions to your morning coffee? Well, a daring food blogger did and now its driving the Internet crazy. Get ready to explore this bizarre brew, where the boldness of onions meets the richness of coffee. Will it be a match made in flavor heaven or a kitchen experiment gone wrong? Let¡¯s find out!
Ever thought about adding onions to your morning coffee? Well, a daring food blogger did and now its driving the Internet crazy. Get ready to explore this bizarre brew, where the boldness of onions meets the richness of coffee. Will it be a match made in flavor heaven or a kitchen experiment gone wrong? Let's find out!
An unconventional combination
Calvin Lee, a well-known food blogger and content creator based in Singapore, has gained a reputation for his adventurous palate and willingness to explore unconventional food combinations.
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His latest culinary experiment has truly taken the internet by storm: onion coffee.
The mere thought of combining onions with coffee may elicit a visceral "eww" from most people. Yet, undeterred by initial skepticism, Lee bravely decided to put this peculiar pairing to the test. The result? Well, let's just say it's just as one might expect.
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In his viral video, Lee takes viewers through the process of making a standard cup of coffee, only to shockingly introduce slices of onions into the mix.
After blending the unlikely duo together, he takes a hesitant sip, only to recoil at the unexpected flavor profile. "The spicy onion flavor makes the coffee taste extra bitter. I don't like it. A very uncomfortable cup of coffee," he grimaces.
Watch the video here:
Interestingly, while this may seem like an eccentric experiment confined to Lee's kitchen, there's actually a trend for combining onions with coffee, particularly in China.
The "Scallion coffee" trend in China encourages drinkers to add a handful of spring onions to their beverage, purportedly to balance the sweet and bitter notes of the coffee with a unique crunch texture.
Would you dare to try this unconventional concoction?
How people reacted
In the comments, one person questioned why anyone would try such an odd food combination, saying, "There are foods that we know should never be combined. Our noses tell us no before our tongue does. Just why?"
Another commenter immediately predicted it would be a bad idea as soon as they saw onions added. Someone suggested a way to improve it by frying the onions and adding caramel for better taste.
Some people simply said it was a terrible idea, with one person calling it a "blasphemy" towards coffee, while another deemed it a "World disaster."
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