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3 Cities that Every Coffee Lover Should Visit
For the overworked, the ambitious, the busy, and the sophisticated, coffee is a diet staple. That rich aroma is a mouth-watering perfume, guaranteed to have you licking your lips in anticipation. The sight of the smoke curling up from those dark depths is a stimulant all on its own, and that means you take your coffee drinking very seriously.
Once you’re on the coffee bandwagon, finding that perfect palate cleanser becomes something of a holy grail. You’ll have strong opinions on what exactly constitutes a world-class cup of the black stuff, and that’s a chase that can take you all around the globe. If you’re searching for that ideal blend, then here are just three of the cities that you might like to visit…
#1: Havana, Cuba
The beautiful city of Havana has a lot to offer travellers, but for those with a refined palate, its exquisite coffees rank highly on its list of attractions. Its breathtaking landscapes and architecture are not to be scoffed at, but nor are its delightful blends of strong and sweet coffees. Espressos are one of Havana’s most popular specialities, with popular variations including the Café Cubano (an espresso shot brewed with sugar) and the cortadito (an espresso shot with milk). Although many find that it is an acquired taste, those who try it describe Cuba’s finest coffee as sophisticated, strong, and smooth. Book a trip to Havana today to give it a try!
#2: Manila, Philippines
Although the Philippines may not spring to mind when you first think of coffee, the up-and-coming city of Manila is a coffee lover’s paradise. Sprawling, hurried, and cosmopolitan, the Philippines’ capital has benefitted from a surge in coffee shops over the last few years. One of the most lauded is the Duck and Buvette, located at the famed Shangri-La Plaza, which has become internationally acclaimed for its cocktails of Intelligentsia beans. Refinery, which specialises in traditional blends alongside flavoured originals, is also well worth a visit.
#3: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Our third and final coffee hotspot is Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa. In a country abounding in natural beauty, it really does say something about the quality of the coffee when it manages to claim a place as one of the locale’s top draws. However, the exquisite flavours of Addis Ababa’s offerings should perhaps be expected, considering that Ethiopia is the seventh largest coffee producer in the world, and harvests a mind-boggling 5,000 strains of Arabica beans. The best way to try it is to stick to local custom, which means sipping a delectable hand-brewed cocktail stewed in a clay coffee pot. To really make the most of your culinary adventure, soak up a little culture as you go by partaking in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Where will you choose to visit?
Image by Matt Wunderle via Flickr Creative Commons
Image by Matt Wunderle via Flickr Creative Commons
- A Lot Of Effort Goes Into The Perfect Cup Of Colombian Coffee!
What a fun and interesting day we had yesterday! No trip to Colombia is complete without a visit to a coffee farm, and when we heard great reviews about a small family run operation that was nearby, we knew this was the perfect one for us. Don Manolo...
- Another Day On The Job
For right now one hour at the library goes by quickly and keeps the stress level down, but pretty soon I'm going to ask if I can add another hour or two. Today I was straightening up the kids' play area and felt a tap on my hand. Looking...
- Haas Coffee In Colourful Bo Kaap
First the art, now the coffee. This is the path that Haas Design Collective has taken in adding the tastiest form of art in their Haas Coffee Collection. Haas on Rose street sits amongst the brightly coloured houses in the Cape Malay quarter...
- By Air, Sea Or Land: Must-see Cities For Your Bucket List
We all have different interests and ideas about which places in the world we like to visit before we depart, but there are a certain number of cities for example, which end up on numerous bucket lists. You might even get to visit some of the places using...
- Giving Back To The Community
A new and rather unique initiative comes from the management of the Aruba Coffee Roasting Company: together with its employees they spent a day working as volunteers at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary. The owners of this special company, Frank and Sheri Tieleman,...