Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

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

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.

By the 21st century, one lone woman held the recipe for what might have been da Vinci’s cheese of choice.

The city of the Taj Mahal hosts another wonder: Crystallized pumpkin candy.

In Kochi, Japan, river laver gets deep-fried into an earthy, crunchy treat.

This long-extinct pungent delight has made a comeback in Wisconsin.

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

Near the exit of an old souk, a small shop has been making gourd-based goodies for generations.

Behind a bare-bones concrete exterior and amid crumbling walls, a cafe serves what may be Ahmedabad's sweetest buns.

The aging process of this formaggio begins in a barrel of wine.

This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.

The sweet potato donuts are an integral part of the Afro-Peruvian community.

Beer-brewing monks make aromatic, ale-flavored cheese in the Belgian countryside.

The Icelandic brew is made with malts smoked over burning sheep dung.

On this holiday, Icelandic children earn cream buns by spanking their parents.

Elusive in its country of origin, this multilayer cake has found a home in Manitoba's “New Iceland” region.

Iceland's thick, chewy "hot spring bread" is just like regular rye bread, with one big difference.

A rare, rich pudding made from the milk of a cow who's just given birth.

This Swedish holiday soda outsells Coca-Cola during the Christmas season.

These saffron buns are eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden.

These beautiful wooden cups are traditionally carved from birch tree burls.

Hot, fruity, and an integral part of the longest cross-country ski race in the world.

Finns treat this rich, baked cheese like bread.