bristol Small Street Espresso I’m currently travelling to Bristol every weekend and, obviously, I have started to look out for interesting speciality coffee houses. The first one I’ve looked out for is the Small Street Espresso. It’s a small cafe in the old town part of Bristol city centre. Inside is
Coffeehouses The Cortado This is my first cortado. It’s essentially an espresso shot with an equal amount of warmed milk, the consistency being similar to a flat white. Usually served in 4oz (100ml) amounts, it’s a small drink but with a strong flavoured hit. A cortado is a beverage that consists
Coffeehouses Barista Skills Feeble Swirl Coffee Art Well, this is interesting. I think I’ve learned a great deal about pulling the perfect espresso. I understand what the variables are to a degree and after a couple of cups with a new bean, ‘dialling in’ I’m usually making decent tasting coffee. I’
Coffeehouses Francine Cafe Francini Cafe, Worcester A FAMILY from Colombia has transformed a run-down former Worcester pub with a splash of colour, a warm welcome and the enticing aromas of freshly brewed coffee from their own farm. Francini Cafe de Colombia on the corner of Angel Place and The Butts, which was previously
Coffeehouses Cafe Ritazza Cafe Ritazza Just name dropping, well map pinning this one, taken in Stockholm. Sadly the muffin didn’t make the photo.
Coffeehouses Joe & The Juice Joe & The Juice Joe & The Juice Joe & The Juice opened a few years ago in Solihull, but I’ve only just tried them, perhaps because I saw a couple of them in Norway. Joe & The Juice originates from Denmark as a new trendy place to get
Beans Costa Old Paradise Street No. 3 I’ve been fairly hard in my thoughts about Costa Coffee. I’ve always been critical of their heritage, given that they’re owned by a pub and it seems that they are everywhere from the high street to the supermarket to the garage.However, in more recent times, I’
Birmingham Faculty Coffee Faculty Coffee I’ve been lucky this week as I’ve been working in Birmingham and it’s given me a great opportunity to explore all the independent coffee providers. Faculty Coffee was actually on my last day but had the greatest impact. It’s a small almost classroom looking
6/8 kafe Some Serious Detail 6/8 Kafe I love geeky details and I saw this at 6/8 Kafe the other day. This is why I love 6/8 and why they deserve the crown of best coffee in Birmingham.
6/8 kafe The 6/8 Kafe 6/8 Kafe : Cappucino One of my favourite coffee shops is the 6/8 Kafe in Birmingham. I find it a quiet little haven amongst the noise and people jousting each other with their shopping. They serve up good coffee and some delicious array of cakes, particularly a Guinness cake
6/8 kafe 6/8 Kafe Enjoying a cappuccino and slice of Guiness cake at the 6/8 Kafe. It’s chilled in here compared to outside. What’s cool about this place is that they’re not playing cheesey Xmas music – more like classic Bowie ‘Heroes’
