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Chocolate Santafereño
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Chocolate Santafereño

This steamy concoction features a salty, melted surprise at the bottom of the mug: white cheese.
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Job's Tears Tea
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Job's Tears Tea

South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.
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Chicha Morada
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Chicha Morada

Peru's purple drink made from purple corn.
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Masato de Yuca
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Masato de Yuca

A sacred alcoholic drink made from chewed and fermented yuca.
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Kopi Joss
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Kopi Joss

You put the charcoal in the coffee cup and drink it all up.
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Mlíko
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Mlíko

In Czechia, a foamy beer is a sweet and creamy treat.
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Flämmli
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Flämmli

After a long day of skiing, you deserve caffeine, fire, and alcohol—at the same time.
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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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Irn-Bru
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Irn-Bru

A citrusy cream soda with a hint of rust outsells Coca-Cola in Scotland.
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Chestnut Beer
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Chestnut Beer

The ultimate in nutty brews.
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Commandaria
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Commandaria

To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus.
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T’ej
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T’ej

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

The New Orleans cocktail is part pick-me-up, part pyrotechnics show.
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Black Ivory Coffee
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Black Ivory Coffee

There's an elephant in the room when it comes to the world's most expensive brew.
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Tepache
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Tepache

This fizzy, tropical drink has ancient roots in Mexico.
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Muratina
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Muratina

This crisp, sour Kenyan brew is made by fermenting the “sausage” fruit.
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Ranovola
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Ranovola

When life gives you burnt rice, make tea.
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Rabarbaro
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Rabarbaro

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.
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Steam Beer
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Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.
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Blue Wine
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Blue Wine

Recently introduced to France, it's the color of pool water.
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Rivesaltes
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Rivesaltes

This French fortified wine is left outside for a year, aging amid rain and swinging temperatures.
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Meteorite Wine at Tagua Tagua Observatory
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Meteorite Wine at Tagua Tagua Observatory

This Cabernet Sauvignon is out of this world.
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Tomato Wine
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Tomato Wine

Who said vineyards have to grow grapes?
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Rauchbier
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Rauchbier

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.
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