19 February 2021

Quiz: Have you tried any of these unusual drinks?

From a spirit made with moth larvae to coffee flavoured with animal poo, when it comes to drinks, just how adventurous are you?

4 mins

1. Salty and buttery, yak butter tea goes down a treat in Tibet. Have you tried it?

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2. Coastal towns in South Korea serve tuna tears soju – distilled rice wine blended with tuna eye fluid. Have you tried it?

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3. So-called because it’s intended to rehydrate you after exercise, Pocari Sweat is a common sight in Japanese vending machines. Have you tried it?

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4. Popular with Instagrammers, unicorn freakshakes are rainbow-hued milkshakes served with candyfloss and doughnuts. Have you had one?

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5. Taiwanese bubble tea contains chewy tapioca pearls and is usually made with condensed milk and syrup. Have you tried it?

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6. Popular in the Middle East, camel milk has more calcium than cow’s milk. Have you tried it?

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7. We wonder if Japan’s curry bread flavoured cider pairs well with chicken tikka. Have you tried it?

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8. Order mezcal – a smoky spirit made from the agave plant – in Mexico and it may come with free moth larvae at the bottom. Have you tried it?

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9. Native to Central America, dragon fruit has a hot pink, scaly exterior. Have you tried its juice?

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10. Kopi luwak is made from partially digested coffee beans found in civet poo in Indonesia. Have you dared to try it?

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11. Cans of the blackberry Chupa Chups fizzy drink are sold in east Asia. Have you tried one?

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12. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi serves 24-carat gold leaf cappuccinos. Have you tried one?

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