Belarus cafe serves coffee in a potato, stirs social media buzz

Is coffee in Lukashenko's country better than the traditional cappuccino? That's what the protagonist of a recording circulating on social media claims while promoting an unconventional Belarusian cafe called "Roast." The stimulating drink is served in a somewhat non-standard vessel - essentially, a hollowed-out potato...

Belarus experts know this country has long been known for its love of potatoes. Some even argue that this everyday vegetable is more valuable than oil and gas.

Cynics sometimes call Belarusians "bulbash," suggesting they have always existed on potatoes. Now, the vegetable has also found its place in a cafe.

The unusual video appeared on social media and instantly became a hit.

Footage from the Belarusian cafe, where coffee is served in a hollowed-out potato instead of a regular cup, is described online in a way Alexander Lukashenko and his people might not appreciate. By the way, a potato is not their invention, is it?

A quick look at Belarus. There was "sausagino" (cappuccino served in... sausage), now "potacino" is all the rage. Yes, Russia and Belarus deserve each other, sarcastically note the commentators.

The video's protagonist calls the drink "Bubachino" and claims it is better than the classic version of light coffee known from Italy. However, people commenting on the recording have a different opinion, their responses filled with undisguised sarcasm.

Darn, they have exclusive stuff, not like here in Europe, writes one of the commenters.

They should make grain coffee in that potato; it would be even more patriotic, adds another netizen.

Hit. There should also be a version of serving coffee in a shoe with a footwrap, sums up another commenter.

What do you think of the Belarusian version of a quick coffee, served in a potato?