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Cheese tea

If you’re like us, the first thing you’ll think of when you hear the words “cheese tea” is a stinky piece of Gorgonzola sitting in a cup of Earl Grey—a flavor combo that makes our brains fizzle with confusion.

But the term cheese tea is a little misleading, as this frothy sipper is basically sweetened whipped cream with a little cheese and milk stirred in, which creates a sweet-salty-creamy topping for brewed tea such as oolong, black or herbal. Originally a Taiwanese beverage, cheese tea is now ultra-popular in China, Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore—and at least two cafes in the United States are sharing the beverage with Americans. For example, the Los Angeles-based Little Fluffy Head Cafe stirs cream cheese into their whipped topping for a fluffy, decadent treat. Go ahead—try it!