“If you have been following me for a while, you may recall I had mentioned not being a fan of African coffees because of their inherent taste profile: fruity and floral, making them more acidic… You can imagine my surprise then, when I took the first sip – and loved it!”
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Turkish coffee (and other delights)
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.
The Tea Makers of London
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by The Tea Makers of London, wondering if I’d be keen to sample some of their offering. I never reviewed tea before, but was up for the experience, so expressed my interest by giving the tea shop freedom of choice.
2013 in review – thank you!
Since Wordpress has shared this year’s stats with me, I though I might as well pass them on – to say thank you to all the readers and wish you a fantastic 2014… hope you’ll never be without good coffee!
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.
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”
A Black Spot 