Whether with sweet caramel or chocolate aroma, bitter, fruity or floral, coffee is one of mankind's favorite drinks. Over the decades, the love of the black pick-me-up has spawned numerous variations: from espresso, cortado and Americano to black coffee or Melange and cappuccino to latte macchiato, flat white and mocha. There are no limits to creativity in playing with the roasted bean. That's why we're also going beyond the borders - and presenting five destinations for outstanding coffee enjoyment.

1. vienna, austria

Vienna is not only famous for its centuries-old culture and beautiful old town, but also for its coffee houses. What began around the Fin de Siécle with literary figures such as Hermann Bahr or Peter Altenberg, who often spent the whole day at Café Griensteidl or the Café Central still has a tradition today: city dwellers love to spend their time in the numerous cafés, whether on the Ring or in the city center, with to-go cups at the Danube Canal or a walk on the Danube Island. For the classic coffee house feeling you go to the Café Central or Café knight. Popular with the Viennese for its charm: the Window Café in the 1st district and the phil, where you can also buy books.

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2. sao paolo, brazil

It should come as no surprise that São Paolo is on the list of the best coffee destinations - after all, Brazil has been the largest producer of the black drink of the gods for over 150 years. Whether you prefer Arabica or Robusta, the "Caffeine Capital" has numerous roasters and modern cafés waiting on every corner in Sampa to process the beans into outstanding coffee specialties. A typical "pingado", latte, and a slice of toast are a must in the Padoca bakeries of the "city that never stops". You should also stop by the traditional Octavio Café . Furthermore, São Paolo demonstrates an affinity for flavor innovation - for example, in the coffee houses Sofá or Isso é Caffè.

3. trieste, italy

In Italy, making coffee is celebrated as an art for everyone, from four-star restaurants to small bistros on the corner. You won't encounter a bad cup of cappuccino even at a run-down highway rest stop! Trieste, where residents sip up to 1,500 cups a day - twice as much as other Italians - has a particularly long tradition as the country's coffee port. As early as 1719, the first Austro-Hungarian sailing boats anchored in Porto Doganale, and today Trieste is still the most important coffee port in the Mediterranean. The cups that land on the tables prove the city's pioneering role: the traditional roasting companies Hausbrandt and Illy are still popular today. And Trieste's coffee houses? Cultural centers. Like the Caffè Tommaseo or the Caffè San Marco. And also in the mirror café, Caffè degli Specchi , one more than satisfies the palates of the guests.

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4. Istanbul, Turkey

It comes in colorful cups, is often very thick and is refined with spicy cardamom, cinnamon and cloves: mocha. The first coffee house in Turkey opened as early as the 16th century, and just a century later an envoy established today's trendy drink at the court of Versailles. Today, travelers in search of the perfect cup are drawn to Istanbul. In the cafés of this lively city, you'll find both the traditional Turkish roast and more modern classics like cappuccino and co. Authentic Turkish coffee can be found at the Mandabatmaz, popular trend spots for international specialties are the Ministry of Coffee or Petra Roasting Co.

5. Melbourne, Australia

Filter coffee? No way: Australians love outstanding coffee just as much as Italians do. The connection is an absolute given, as it was Italian immigrants in the mid-20th century who arrived in Sydney and Melbourne with beans and recipes. The love of coffee has not only survived to this day - it has matured into a culture. As a result, aficionados Down Under will find a rich selection, from Short Black to Affogato. Melbourne is a hotspot with countless cafés. People relax in the laid-back Parkdale Beach Café, enjoys the Aussie Style in the The Kettle Black or discover Melbourne's oldest coffee shop with the authentically Italian Pellegrini's Espresso Bar.

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