A Beijing insect museum has introduced a new coffee that uses the ground cockroach powder. It also uses dried yellow mealworms to create an unusual drink that many people find shocking.

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The roach coffee is mainly tried by curious youngsters because their parents dislike anything related to cockroaches. The shop sells over 10 cups of this unusual brew each day.

“The roach coffee is mainly consumed by curious young people. Parents with children do not like it as they dislike cockroaches,” he said.

Visitors say the flavour feels burnt and slightly sour, which f

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