What is a ‘scallion latte’ on TikTok? Bizarre coffee trend explained

“The viral ‘scallion latte’ trend on TikTok involves adding a surprising vegetable to coffee, causing a range of mixed responses from users.”

TikTok’s latest trend is just one example of the culinary world’s willingness to experiment with unconventional flavor combinations, continuously pushing the boundaries of traditional pairings.

Referred to as the ‘scallion latte,’ this recipe is causing a stir among coffee enthusiasts on the app due to its use of an unconventional vegetable ingredient.

What is the ‘Scallion Latte’ Trend on TikTok?

The current trend of scallion lattes involves placing freshly chopped spring onions onto a cup of coffee, creating a crunchy element to the beverage. This added texture complements the smoothness of the latte, resulting in a unique sensory experience.

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Brave enough to try this recipe hahaha not a big fan of scallion except the one in martabak😾😂 This recipe is viral in China and a lot of homecafe creators are making it so I have to try it😜 Recipe: 1tbsp scallion 10ml simple syrup Ice 150ml milk Double espresso A lot scallions for topping😱 Actually, I just tasted it and cannot drink it at all☹️ hahaha it’s really weird, not only the taste, but the smell also😫 What do you think about this recipe? #homecafe #viralcoffee #coffeerecipe #scallioncoffeelatte #coffeelatte #coffeetime #scallioncoffee #scallioncoffeechina #homecafeid #homecafeindonesia #homecafè #homecafegram #homecaferecipes #resepkopi #kopiviral #drinkrecipe #홈카페

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Additionally, it is believed that the pungency and subtle sweetness of the onions effectively counter the bitterness of the coffee, resulting in a distinctive taste that defies traditional coffee expectations.

The origin of this trend is thought to be in China. It gained worldwide recognition among TikTok users, leading to numerous attempts at incorporating scallions into their morning coffee.

A TikToker from Australia’s Golden Brown Coffee (goldenbrown.coffee) recently shared a video showcasing the steps to make a scallion latte. The popular drink originated in China and the roaster was curious to try it out.

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We’re trying to viral spring onion coffee to see if it’s worth the hype 😅 #springonion #springonioncoffee #greenonioncoffee #icedlatte #viraldrinks

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“Begin by slicing only the green sections of fresh spring onion. Then, prepare an iced latte as you normally would with ice, milk, and of course, a shot of espresso. Finally, generously garnish our drink with the chopped spring onion.”

Upon trying the drink, the roaster gave his honest response: “I can’t pretend to find any redeeming qualities. That is truly terrible. Coffee down!”

In addition, TikTok users flocked to the comments section to express their opinions on the unusual coffee trend. One individual stated, “I am a fan of green onions, but this seems excessive.”

One person joked, “I would do anything to express my love for green onions.”Another person expressed their surprise, saying, “I thought this was a joke!”The content creator responded, “I was joking.”

The recent trend on TikTok is the latest in a series of viral food hacks, following the popular cottage cheese baking hack that gained prominence in May.