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Yaupon Tea
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Yaupon Tea

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
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Finger Lime
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Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.
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Black Chicken Soup
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Black Chicken Soup

In Asia, the black-skinned silkie chicken forms the base of a medicinal broth.
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Tutankhamun Ale
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Tutankhamun Ale

This beer was popular more than 3,000 years ago.
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Brie Noir
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Brie Noir

Brie's dark, older cousin can only be found in one region of France.
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Miti
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Miti

Fiji's signature coconut condiment makes creamy, spicy ceviche.
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Takoyaki
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Takoyaki

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.
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Grasshopper
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Grasshopper

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.
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Singapore Carrot Cake
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Singapore Carrot Cake

A radish scramble gets lost in translation.
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Agua de Agrillo
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Agua de Agrillo

This tart, rare flavor of agua fresca comes from Mexican skunkbush berries.
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Conkies
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Conkies

It's not Bajan Independence Day without banana leaf–wrapped corn cakes.
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Blood Pancakes
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Blood Pancakes

Scandinavians use blood to make dense, dark, savory flapjacks.
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Hala Fruit
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Hala Fruit

It looks like an exploding planet and tastes like sugarcane.
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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop
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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop

In an unassuming shop in Jaipur, a family has been serving highly addictive chai for decades.
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Threads of God
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Threads of God

To eat the world's rarest pasta, you must first complete a 20-mile pilgrimage.
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Sannakji
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Sannakji

These severed octopus tentacles wriggle on your plate.
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Cucamelon
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Cucamelon

Mexico's “mouse melon” is actually a tiny cucumber.
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