Coffee is
our most favorite beverage. If you consider yourself to be a
connoisseur, you will probably know all the best coffee places in your
city.
1. Rome, Italy
Italians love good food. They know how to prepare delicious coffee as well! The capital of Italy is Rome. This city is known for its numerous cafes, bars and restaurants where you will be offered incredible coffee. Most local people prefer black coffee. Only few of them will add sugar in it. If you are also one of those who appreciate a full-flavored brew, you will find Italy a great place.
2. Havana, Cuba
How about visiting Cuba? An exotic place with its history and culture, cigars and of course coffee! This is the place where people drink strong coffee. They like it sweet though. You should definitely order a cup of Cafe Cubano. It is espresso shot brewed with sugar. Espresso shot with milk is called cortadito and is also very popular in the area. Cuban coffee differs from most coffees you have tasted so far. It’s a bit of an acquired taste but at the same time it is easy to learn to like it soon!
How about visiting Cuba? An exotic place with its history and culture, cigars and of course coffee! This is the place where people drink strong coffee. They like it sweet though. You should definitely order a cup of Cafe Cubano. It is espresso shot brewed with sugar. Espresso shot with milk is called cortadito and is also very popular in the area. Cuban coffee differs from most coffees you have tasted so far. It’s a bit of an acquired taste but at the same time it is easy to learn to like it soon!
3. Reykjavik, Iceland
Some 20 years ago Iceland was not as obsessed with coffee as it has been in the past two decades. The country is full of independent coffee shops. This causes healthy competition and makes the owners do their best in providing the most delicious beverage in the country. The small-scale commercial roasters guarantee perfect quality which will impress you as a customer. Here you will always be offered excellent roasts even if you purchase coffee in the shop that does not grind its own beans.
4. Vienna, Austria
Coffee shops that you will visit in Vienna in 2011 were included in the list of UNESCO intangible heritage. Vienna takes prides in its special places where tourists as well as locals can enjoy one of the best coffees in the country. This is where you will feel how seriously they take their traditions. The interior of most of the cafes, their decoration and the staff working there will prove that their cappuccinos and espresso drinks are hard to resist. If you are going to Austria for the first time, have a cup of the local Wiener Melange. The drink can be described as an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and milk foam.
Coffee shops that you will visit in Vienna in 2011 were included in the list of UNESCO intangible heritage. Vienna takes prides in its special places where tourists as well as locals can enjoy one of the best coffees in the country. This is where you will feel how seriously they take their traditions. The interior of most of the cafes, their decoration and the staff working there will prove that their cappuccinos and espresso drinks are hard to resist. If you are going to Austria for the first time, have a cup of the local Wiener Melange. The drink can be described as an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and milk foam.
5. Melbourne, Australia
Yearly coffee expos that are held in Melbourne demonstrate all sorts of this fragrant drink. Australians adore coffee and invite you to join them. Before going to the city, let us inform you that it is divided into a few ‘villages’. Each of them has its own culture and traditions. No wonder the shops situated all around the city are so different from each other. People who prefer coffee with milk and lattes will find this place fantastic.
Yearly coffee expos that are held in Melbourne demonstrate all sorts of this fragrant drink. Australians adore coffee and invite you to join them. Before going to the city, let us inform you that it is divided into a few ‘villages’. Each of them has its own culture and traditions. No wonder the shops situated all around the city are so different from each other. People who prefer coffee with milk and lattes will find this place fantastic.
6. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This is where coffee was born. And there is not a single place in the world that could compete with Ethiopia. Coffee is an essential part of Ethiopian culture, its history and traditions. If you have friends or relatives living there, you will be invited to join a coffee ceremony. You will take part in the process of making a cup of coffee from the very beginning. This will include roasting, grinding and brewing using special appliances.
This is where coffee was born. And there is not a single place in the world that could compete with Ethiopia. Coffee is an essential part of Ethiopian culture, its history and traditions. If you have friends or relatives living there, you will be invited to join a coffee ceremony. You will take part in the process of making a cup of coffee from the very beginning. This will include roasting, grinding and brewing using special appliances.
7. Taipei, Taiwan
In Taiwan you will find a lot of places offering brewed coffee drinks. Some commercial chains will also sell espresso, although here people find it too strong. The quality of beans in either case will be extremely high. To make a cup of coffee, Taiwanese slowly brew it in order to get the best aroma. Coffee here is more expensive than you would expect. Nevertheless, specialists insist that you should find a good independent shop where you will taste Taiwanese coffee.
In Taiwan you will find a lot of places offering brewed coffee drinks. Some commercial chains will also sell espresso, although here people find it too strong. The quality of beans in either case will be extremely high. To make a cup of coffee, Taiwanese slowly brew it in order to get the best aroma. Coffee here is more expensive than you would expect. Nevertheless, specialists insist that you should find a good independent shop where you will taste Taiwanese coffee.
