Spring has sprung in Aberdeen and with it a renewed desire to walk its streets. Which makes for the perfect context for the recent recommendation of a strictly take-away coffee spot – because the only time that is acceptable is when the great outdoors is calling with a wonderful aura.
Author: Aleks Jurczak
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Cafe Twenty One
My enthusiasm waned when I realised the coffee shop is adjacent to the train station (which I thought had been terminated – shows you my ignorance!); past experience never delivered a quality coffee in such context…
The magic of Latte Art – your step-by-step guide
In Part 1, we covered the theory behind latte art and how to set yourself up for success. You don’t need fancy equipment – but you do need the right foundations. Whole milk will make things easier to start with, but with the right technique (and a bit of patience), you can get there with any choice of “the white stuff”.
The magic of Latte Art – and the science behind it
I don’t own a fancy setup, not even a bean-to-cup machine. My tool of choice is an old pod-powered Nespresso Maestria. And yet, that’s more than enough to create show-stopping results (even if the show is just your own kitchen).
In this two-part series, I’ll show you how.
Töst
A couple of people had approached me recently, excitedly asking: “Have you been to the new place yet?” – which made me instantly share in that excitement… Sadly, it didn’t take long to discover that this one came at the expense of another – the Milk Jug did not make it.
Turquoise Cafe & Eatery
Indeed, the cakes on display were a feast for the eyes: the portions were huge but beautifully executed, each presented on its own glass domed tray – and that’s how they were served to the table, as I soon discovered.
A Black Spot 