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Guinness-flavored latte** Forget about the beloved pumpkin spice latte, because Starbucks is taking things to a whole new level with its Dark Barrel Latte, which mimics the taste of Guinness (without the alcohol.) The chain recently began testing this new beverage at select locations, so we’ll have to wait and see if it makes it to the official Starbucks menu. _Where to get it:_ Select Starbucks locations in Florida and Ohio (possibly nationwide in the future) ## 2\. Elephant poop coffee Yes, really. Deemed the world’s most expensive brew, Black Ivory Coffee is made from Arabica beans from Thailand that first [pass through](http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/08/20/340154271/no-1-most-expensive-coffee-comes-from-elephants-no-2) an elephant’s digestive system and are then harvested from the resulting dung. The process brings out the natural sugar in the bean while removing the bitterness, supposedly resulting in a uniquely delicious cup of joe. _Where to get it:_ Select five-star hotels across Asia, and just one U.S. location[ in Texas](http://the-elephant-story.com/); Beans available[ online ](http://www.blackivorycoffee.com/#!purchase-black-ivory-coffee/cyre)for $779 (with a grinder) or $664 (without a grinder) ## **3\. Coffee in edible waffle cups** Everyone knows the best way to consume soup is in a bread bowl — because when you finish the soup, you get to eat its container! — and one California coffeehouse has applied this concept to its beverages. Customers can order their espressos and macchiatos in [edible waffle cups ](http://time.com/3398838/this-exists-edible-coffee-cups/)tripled-dipped in chocolate, so when they’re finished with their caffeine boost, they can enjoy a sweet coffee-soaked snack. Perfection. _Where to get it:_ Alfred Coffee & Kitchen in Los Angeles ## 4\. Affogato Ice cream or gelato. Topped with a shot of hot espresso. That’s it. Simple, pure bliss. _Where to get it:_ Many Italian restaurants and cafes will make this drink for you, or you can [make one at home](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/affogato-recipe.html) ## 5\. Koffie Van Brunt This decadent, boozy concoction is served at Brooklyn’s Fort Defiance and contains aged rum, Cherry Heering, coffee, and cream. As _TimeOut New York_ once [noted](http://www.timeout.com/newyork/food-drink/nycs-best-boozy-hot-drinks-for-the-cold-weather), the “swirling layer of ivory white cream, burnished brown java and bright orange zest makes this drink as pretty to look at as it is tasty to sip.” > [](https://twitter.com/Planetpinto/status/480139505827971072) _Where to get it:_ Fort Defiance in Brooklyn, NY, or make it at home with[ this recipe](http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/koffie-van-brunt) ## 6\. The Vincent Vega This confection — essentially a coffee-spiked Coca-Cola — is named after Jon Travolta’s character in _Pulp Fiction_, who memorably ordered a vanilla Coke with his steak. The drink, available at The Mission in San Francisco, includes Coca-Cola, a shot of espresso, vanilla syrup, served over ice. _Where to get it:_ Any of The Mission’s [three locations](http://www.themissionsd.com/locations.html) in San Francisco ## 7\. Coffee Beer Repeat Can’t decide if you’re in the mood to take the edge off with a beer or add a little edge with coffee? At Houndstooth, a coffee shop in downtown Austin, you don’t have to make that difficult decision. You can simply order the Coffee Beer Repeat. It’s considered one drink, but really, it’s just two pints of beer and two shots of espresso all served separately. You can get them in whichever order you want and space them out as you choose. _Where to get it:_ Houndstooth in Austin, or you can make it pretty easily at home ## 8\. Toasted Marshmallow Latte Like a warm, toasty campfire in a cup, this concoction includes espresso, steamed milk and a roasted marshmallow on a stick. Yes, an ACTUAL ROASTED MARSHMALLOW. 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