At Abyssinia, if you ask for coffee, the room fills with clouds of frankincense, and the brew is served from a long-necked pot alongside popcorn.
In the Chinese-Malaysian tradition, the glimmering, potent brew is served with thick slices of Hainanese bread (2.40 ringgit), either steamed into a pillowy texture or toasted on charcoal.
The inky brew is served with a miniature pitcher of evaporated milk and chunky crystals of brown sugar (or clear sugar syrup, with iced coffee) on the side for just under $4.
The cheapest 16-ounce brew was served by the Pittsburgh Steelers, for $3.75.
You can join those engaged in brisk walks and tai chi, or follow the mellower crowd: harem-pants-wearing, jewelry-laden backpackers mesmerized by the sunset and cheap cans of the delicious national brew, Beerlao, that are served at outdoor stalls.
At Le Banneton (Nokeokoummane Road; 856-21-217-321), lattes and cappuccinos brewed from organic robusta beans are served with croissants in a French colonial-themed setting, while Zen-like Little House (Manthatourat Road; 856-20-5540-6036 856-20-5540-6036 856-20-5540-6036 856-20-5540-6036
The cafes that participate in this type of connoisseurship choose carefully selected single-source beans, roast them shortly before they are served, and brew each beverage one cup at a time.
Over 70 varieties of beer are served, including 12 brews on tap.
A mousse of chocolate and fennel seeds is sandwiched between two of the recycled coffee crisps, which are served with freshly brewed coffee, completing the reincarnation.
