Weird things you put in coffee?

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A coffee shop I go to regularly has Lavender Coffee.
It’s really different— both earthy and floral.
 
@Xystus There must be some problems in bathroom after consumation…
 
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As for salt, I read that a small pinch was added by some in the navy, presumably before brewing. I’ve tried it but don’t notice a difference. Anyone heard of this?
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My mom always put a pinch of salt into her grounds before brewing. I’m never asked where she learned to do it but she stated it helped to cut the bitterness, especially in cheaper coffee. Maybe it’s something left over from rationing days…she was a young woman during WWII, and married my dad during the war…so, possibly it was a military habit that they carried on.

I’ve tried it on several occasions but never noticed any difference. I doubt I would with my flavored coffee, cream and sugar!
 
Ice, because I only really drink iced coffee 🤷‍♂️. Not really weird, but…
 
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My mom always put a pinch of salt into her grounds before brewing. I’m never asked where she learned to do it but she stated it helped to cut the bitterness, especially in cheaper coffee. Maybe it’s something left over from rationing days…she was a young woman during WWII, and married my dad during the war…so, possibly it was a military habit that they carried on.
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Where I read it was a novel, and the character who added the bit of salt would be a WWII-era sailor. I imagine it a bygone custom.

I made the mistake of trying it at work. I made a coworker quite peeved, even though it was only about a
dozen grains on the grounds to make a dozen cups.

To the grounds I’ve also tried a pinch of cinnamon (so-so result), and a pinch of ground cloves (a little better than cinnamon but only worth it as a change of pace).
 
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I made the mistake of trying it at work. I made a coworker quite peeved, even though it was only about a
dozen grains on the grounds to make a dozen cups.
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I imagine someone on a strict low sodium diet might have an issue…until they actually calculate how much salt they’ve really gotten! Plus, some people just love to make an issue about anything!
 
Sometimes I put a fork in my coffee instead of a spoon to stir it. 😉
 
I’ve heard of salt in coffee, though not that navy part. I tried it, actually not bad at all, just make sure to regulate the amount you put in
 
You must be having some THICC coffee if you can stir it with a fork!
 
Nah i get what you mean. Personally, I do not like Ice, tho I appreciate an iced coffee. I definitely don’t like it too hot
 
I oughta try that. I always wondered how lavender would taste!
 
I am NOT one for lemon. I have sensitive teeth so citrus really gets to them.
 
My brother told me something about a type of middle eastern or East Europe on coffee where they leave the grounds at the bottom, something along those lines. My ma likes it with cinnamon, tho not a personal favorite of mine
 
@IlCajetan It’s Turkish coffee! Special method of serving coffee; coffee beans are roasted (whatever type, mostly Arabica) and then grounded and the coffee is put in a certain amount in a pot (dzezva) and then cooked on stronger fire but must not boil. I normally add water three times (smaller amount each time) and each time in between I let the coffee rise to the level of the top but must not boil. It is then left to settle and then the cream is turned with a spoon. It is then poured into a cup (fildjan) and served with rahat lokum, sugar and the simmilar, depends on tradition and area. It’s served here (Eastern Europe), in Middle East, Turkey and where ever those people live. It has great smell, taste is good too but some people cannot take it because it’s strong and bitter and have to add sugar.
I still have traditional coffee grinder!

I don’t drink it anymore but love it very much.
 
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The teeth of my enemies.

Kidding. I don’t drink coffee.
 
I deliberately choose enemies that cry coffee for this very reason . . .
 
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