This coffee additive and killer of trees has a reputation as a medical marvel.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Massive mushrooms spring from tall termite mounds during rainy season in Namibia.

This pristine honey with a cool menthol aftertaste is produced by honeybees that feast on a Hawaiian mesquite forest.

In Spain's Extremadura region, local sheep and a touch of thistle make for an ultra-creamy, slightly bitter cheese.

Sweet-makers conjure up this light-as-a-cloud cream pudding on dewy nights in Lucknow, India.

A Jakarta hole-in-the-wall serves what may be the world's spiciest noodles.

This Christmas bread is formed in the shape of the baby Jesus.

Called the turducken of desserts, this multilayered cake hides two pies inside.

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.

This velvety, vintage treat still has a fan base in Maryland.

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, vendors sell skewered, sugar-coated berries.

Bitter, sweet, and salty collide in this cool Taiwanese treat.

This spicy street food has a reputation for making people cry.

A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.

Depending on how they're prepared, these caterpillars can taste like everything from tea to a well-done steak.

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.

The fusion dish dates back to Italy's occupation of Ethiopia in the 1930s.