olive's coffee expert and trained barista, Celeste Wong, chats to coffee experts from around the world to learn the secrets of what makes the coffee in their country so special. Discover how to order a coffee around the world, the current trends taking coffee shops by storm and how to recreate each style of coffee at home. Whether you want to make a classic Italian espresso or have a sweet tooth that loves traditional Vietnamese coffee, this is your ultimate global coffee guide.

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How to make Vietnamese coffee

Celeste chats to Vivian Vo, a Vietnamese coffee trader living in Sydney, Australia, who sells Vietnamese-grown coffee beans online via Viet Coffee Project. Discover how traditional Vietnamese coffee is made and served, how to order a coffee in Vietnam (including the famous condensed milk specialities) and the trends currently taking over coffee shops in the country. Plus, learn how to perfect your Vietnamese coffee skills at home.

A Vietnamese coffee drip on top of a glass, with someone stirring a glass of coffee in the background

How to make Turkish coffee

Celeste talks to Turkish coffee ibrik champion, Niki Di Landa, about what makes Turkish coffee unique and the history behind its distinctive flavour. Niki explains the specific practices around how to drink Turkish coffee (including the particular coffee cups that are used), how to order a coffee, the current coffee trends in Turkey and a step-by-step guide to making your own Turkish coffee at home.

A cup of Turkish coffee with some Turkish delight by the side on a silver plate

How to make Italian coffee

Italian coffee culture is famous around the world. Celeste takes a deep dive into this iconic style of coffee with Francesco Sanapo, Italian coffee champion and owner of Ditta Artigianale café in Florence. Italian coffee has probably had the largest influence on coffee culture worldwide. The way coffee is brewed is a source of passion and there is strong loyalty to tradition.

Discover how Italians make coffee at home (and how to recreate this yourself), compared to how to order coffee when out and about in Italy. While tradition is important, there are also new trends taking over coffee shops in Italy.

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Sara Mancabelli prepares a coffee using loose grinded coffe beans and a moka pot

How to make Spanish coffee

Spanish coffee is hugely influenced by the south of Europe, in particular Italy, but it has a style all of its own. Celeste chats to Spanish coffee roaster, Jordi Mestre, founder of Nomad Coffee in Barcelona, about what makes Spain's coffee special and what are some of the most popular and traditional Spanish coffee serves. Discover the latest Spanish coffee trends and how to make a classic Spanish café con leche at home.

Cafe con leche coffee with milk served in glass with saucer

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