The very first public place serving coffee in the world is reported to be in Istanbul, by the name Kiva Han, translating loosely into “coffee house” in Turkish. To this day, the dark brew remains an essential element of Turkish culture and lifestyle.
Category: Coffees
The hidden gems of Prague
…it started with a bit of a scare when the first smell of it brung up acidic notes to mind… but once I tasted it, oh my goodness, I was in heaven.
The Real Arabica
In the Middle East coffee has a greater meaning than to serve as a stimulant for work or an accompaniment for a desert; it is an integral part of the Arabic culture, and a means of showing hospitality and courtesy.
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Ever since I had learnt – via text and taste – the characteristics of coffees from different regions in the world I knew I would not be…… Read more “Ethiopia Yirgacheffe”
MacBeans Coffee & Tea
As planned and promised, I went to MacBeans for a chat over coffee with its owner to find out a bit more about this single local bean…… Read more “MacBeans Coffee & Tea”
First tastes of Aberdeen
It’s been a long week of unpacking and scrubbing floors, dusting… and drinking old coffee, as among the moving-in-to-Aberdeen malarky I had no time for proper shopping,…… Read more “First tastes of Aberdeen”
A Black Spot 