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Viennese coffee - a classic from Vienna's coffeehouses

Viennese coffee is an elegant coffee drink that symbolizes Viennese coffeehouse culture. It is prepared with strong coffee topped with a mound of freshly whipped cream. The coffee is traditionally served in a tall glass goblet on a saucer with a spoon. The cream is never stirred, you drink the hot coffee through the cold cream layer, creating a unique taste experience. Viennese coffee can be topped with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Viennese coffee - a classic from Vienna's coffeehouses
  • Viennese coffee originates from the traditional Viennese coffeehouse culture listed by UNESCO.
  • The whipped cream is never stirred, hot coffee is sipped through the cold cream layer.
  • It is traditionally served in a tall glass goblet on a silver saucer.
  • Vienna has over 20 different ways of preparing coffee, with Viennese being the most famous.
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