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"Death Wish" Coffee: The World's Most Potent Brew

According to a report by Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po on the 12th, New York coffee shop owner Brown recently developed a coffee called "Death Wish," branding it with a skull logo and claiming it is "the world's most energizing." Its caffeine content is four times that of regular coffee, and it even carries a health warning advising no more than two cups a day. Brown boldly promises customers a refund if the product fails to live up to its name.

The Story Behind the Creation

Brown, 31, has run his coffee shop for six years and frequently heard customers complain that his coffee was not strong enough. That pushed him to look for a dark coffee that was rich, flavorful, and high in caffeine. His "Death Wish" beans are organically grown and shade-cultivated. The coffee is sold online at £13 per pound, and netizens have dubbed it "the best coffee on Earth."

A Warning for Coffee Enthusiasts

Brown jokes that this premium coffee is not for everyone, and that buyers should be prepared to stay up for several nights. Its intense caffeine content makes it suitable only for those chasing the ultimate coffee experience.

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FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Not everyone needs an extreme caffeine hit, but if what you are after is a bold, high-impact cup, dark-roasted Mandheling is the closest everyday equivalent. FrontStreet PWN Indonesian Golden Mandheling is roasted dark, so acidity is low and the body is thick and lingering, opening with abundant herbal and dark chocolate aromas and a faint earthy note. It is a rich, layered cup for anyone who likes a heavy coffee and avoids sourness.

For a more everyday version of the same style, FrontStreet Lintong Mandheling is mellow, fragrant, and intense on entry, with clove and woody aromatics. Roasted medium-dark, it carries the low acidity, spice and mint character, and the strong, lasting, full-bodied sweetness that Mandheling is known for, which makes it the natural pick when you want a powerful cup rather than a delicate one.