A café in China has taken coffee preparation and presentation to a whole new level by serving it in a lotus leaf instead of a conventional mug. A viral video showcasing this unusual method has left some netizens fascinated and others disgusted.
The video, posted by Instagram page Infinitix, captures the unique coffee-making process. "This might be the most unique coffee you’ve ever seen," the post reads.
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The coffee reel begins with freshly brewed coffee decoction being poured onto a large green lotus leaf. Following this, creamy milk is carefully added, forming a beautiful latte art design on the natural surface.
As the video shows the chef pouring decoction and milk onto the leaf, the overlaid text, notes, "Lotus leaf coffee, unlike other coffee, is poured onto a leaf which is said to make the coffee taste even better as the leaf has naturally added flavour!".
The video further films how the drink is served to people. Noting it would be messy for every customer to sip directly holding the leaf in their hands, this coffee is served with caution.
To prevent spillage, the leaf is carefully placed over a glass, ensuring that the liquid remains contained while providing an aesthetic experience. The customers are provided with a straw to easily sip and enjoy the unique coffee.
"Would you like to try this?", the Instagram page asked netizens while rolling out the video online.
Netizens had mixed reactions, with one user exclaiming, "I would try it" while another said, "Passsss!".
The video of this bizarre yet "wow" recipe has already received more than 5K likes and more than six lakh views on the social media platform.
