Must Visit Cafes in Goa

What’s Goa without its lovely cafes with lazy dogs and warm cakes? Now whether you’re on the hunt for an all-day breakfast, a bowl of comforting pasta, a quick sandwich or that perfectly brewed coffee overlooking the beach, we’ve curated a list of the best cafes in Goa for you. 

Prana Cafe

Prana Cafe, Ashwem

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If you’re a fan of health food, fresh ingredients and smoothies that can cure the worst of hangovers, look no further than Prana Cafe. Tucked away right at the mouth of Vaayu Waterman’s Village in Ashwem, it lets you enjoy a panoramic view of white sands and clear blue waters, while sipping on your smoothie or that perfect cup of Sunday morning coffee. Their fresh juices, salads, locally sourced pasta and sandwiches make for a filling, soul-satiating meal. We love their quinoa avocado stack, homemade lemonade and cous cous hummus salad. The cafe also has an in-house art gallery which displays art from local artists, books and there are board games to make it the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with friends.

Eva Cafe

Eva Cafe, Anjuna

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A beautiful vegetarian cafe overlooking Anjuna beach, that feels like a slice of Greece right in the heart of North Goa, Eva Cafe is perfect for a breakfast bowl or an evening date with some wine and that warm sunset glow. Thanks to its location, it even allows you to walk down to the rocks below and dip your toes in sea water. Dressed in all-white, with lots of crochet, wooden furniture, deck chairs and an all-out boho vibe, it’s an Instagram delight. We love to grab the chairs that overlook the beach and sip coffee for hours. Their menu is no-frills with a variety of sandwiches, pasta, juices, crepes, museli, eggs, salads and more. 

Mojigao

Mojigao, Assagao

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A hidden gem of a cafe that almost convinces you that you’re in the hills, Mojigao has some of the best coffee in town. The cafe has refreshing fresh juices, as well as a delicious homemade cheese platter. Surrounded by giant trees, chirping birds and a large open space where you can relax with your sandwiches or a plate of hummus and homemade pita, Mojigao despite being one of the newer spaces easily is amongst the best breakfast joints in North Goa. With a bookshelf housing books by Murakami, Wodehouse along with Hardy Boys, all one needs is a cup of cortado and all the time in the world!

Literati Bookshop & Cafe

Literati Bookshop & Cafe, Calangute

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Located in an old Goan house, with walls that are stacked with piles of books, it’s almost impossible to be sad here. A quaint bookstore and cafe, there are wooden shelves everywhere you look, with books from different parts of the world — new arrivals, bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, so if you are looking for a laid back evening, you know where to go. The bookshop also has a cafe alongside, where you can get yourself a cup of hot coffee and snacks to read along with those books.

Royal Enfield Garage Cafe

Royal Enfield Garage Cafe, Baga

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A biker’s paradise, Royal Enfield garage Cafe is a cool cafe that is the meeting point for bikers, travellers, foodies, history buffs or people who simply want to learn something new about travel or biking. Pick up some cool biking gear, browse through RE memorabilia, listen to some of the finest live bands, down some chilled craft beer… This garage cafe has it all. They’ve got both: an al-fresco seating and an air-conditioned indoor space for when it pours (or gets unbearably hot) but you want a relaxing cuppa and a pizza or some fresh salad.

Cantina Bodega

Cantina Bodega, Panjim

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Althino hilltop houses The Sunapranta Centre For Arts, which has one of the loveliest cafe-cum-restaurants in Goa — Cafe Al Fresco by Cantina Bodega. An eatery adorned with beautiful Al Fresco dining in a Portugese villa courtyard, where you can have a hearty breakfast surrounded by greenery and art. Try their kombucha (a variety of fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened black or green tea, that is a favourite local summer drink) or one of their delicious bakes and enjoy a perfect summer evening. Another plus are their hearty portions. You can order a plate of mushroom garlic pasta and cheese fries and be done for the day. While you’re there, look out for the attached art gallery, they always have some art on display.

Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem, Majorda

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A cafe that combines skill-building opportunities alongside a cafe that feeds you waffles, sandwiches and shakes, Carpe Diem hosts a range of activities and workshops from dance to pottery, yoga to theatre, art exhibitions to book readings. Located in Majorda, in South Goa this cafe becomes the hub of activity — they’ve also got tonnes of paintings and artworks for you to enjoy and take home. In fact, it’s a good place to pick up souvenirs for folks back home.

Zest

Zest Cafe, Canacona

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Healthy vegetarian and vegan food at its best, Cafe Zest creates an utterly relaxing and unbelievably uplifting experience. They add a special zing to the food that easily takes takes the boring out of the vegetarian — everything from the pastas, coffee, smoothies, salads, wraps and sourdough toasts, are delicious, though their scrambled eggs with goat cheese deserve a special mention, as does their chia seed pudding. While on your way out you can also check out the collection of chic indie clothes, bags and home decor at their in-house store Bunti.

Jaali Boutique & Cafe

Jaali Boutique Cafe, Canacona

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Jaali Boutique & Cafe has been one of Patnem’s most gorgeous garden restaurants. Their food here, made from the freshest ingredients, is a mix of Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern and European. The in-house shop curates treasures from all over India and is a true delight to browse. In true mezze style, the Jaali peeps encourage sharing plates and their serving size ensures that there’s enough room for you to try more than one thing on the menu. Our favourites include: Martinis, cauliflowers in tahini, seafood dishes and messy eggs.

Baba Au Rhum

Baba Au Rhum, Anjuna

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Combining the best of both worlds, Baba Au Rhum is a part traditional French cafe, part Goan fusion food. Run by two French locals, their croissants, fruit salads and pizzas are very popular with the local French community. Tucked away from the main road, the cafe overlooks lush paddy fields and is one of the best breakfast/brunch places around. And if you’re a steak person, they offer some of the best medium to medium-rare steaks you’ll find in Goa!

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Seven international coffee drinks you should try

You’ve heard of vanilla lattes, but your daily fix may be even more basic than previously thought. Coffee is practically a universal language unto itself, enjoyed in a variety of ways around the globe, from being blended with tea to being topped with an egg custard. Luckily, you don’t need a passport to step out of your coffee comfort zone, as these Chicago spots offer some worldly alternatives.

1) Vietnamese vanilla custard coffee, Ca Phe Da  

When Ca Phe Da owner Thai Dang traveled through northern Vietnam, he fell in love with egg custard coffee, a drink with French colonial influences. When Vietnamese people were working with French chefs during the country’s French occupation, they saw the chefs making sabayon, a ultra-whipped light custard. At HaiSous, Dang uses a double boiler to whip egg yolks with Tahitian vanilla bean and condensed milk. Then, once the mixture gets to a certain temperature, it’s put into an iSi charger — similar to a whipped cream can— and dispensed onto the coffee, which Dang sources from his sister-in-law, who owns a coffee roaster an hour northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The coffee is made Vietnamese-style, with a filtration drip system called a phin, similar to a pour-over. When you mix the drink, Dang describes it as having your favorite coffee ice cream warmed up.

2) Ethiopian coffee ceremony

An Ethiopian coffee ceremony will take at least a few hours, but that’s the point. It’s conducted for groups and used as a means to connect, bless and attract luck for the participants. The ceremony starts with washing green coffee beans before roasting them over open flame. While the beans roast, the person conducting the ceremony — usually a woman in traditional Ethiopian dress — walks around the group of people hold the hot pan, wafting the smoke and aroma through the room. To bring more good luck upon yourself, you should fan the smoke toward you, suggests Selot Zewdie, owner of Buna Time Cafe. (Buna Time Cafe recently closed its storefront but Zewdie is planning on opening another. In the meantime, she’s creating home kits so people can conduct the ceremony themselves.) Next, the beans are ground as finely as espresso, and added to a jebena, a clay spouted container, with water and placed back on the flame. While the coffee brews, guests traditionally munch on popcorn, peanuts or other similar snacks while waiting. The jebena is removed when it starts steaming. It’s placed on a holder, tilting the container for a few minutes so the water separates from the grounds. The coffee is served with sugar, salt or butter and is enjoyed in three rounds, signifying luck, wealth and health. “It’s a process that brings people together,” said Zewdie.

3) Turkish Coffee, Oromo Cafe

The best thing about coffee traditions is the invitation to linger, allowing people time to connect over the drink. The Turkish method does exactly this, with multiple steps and special glassware to make the seemingly mundane act of sharing a cup of coffee a meaningful one. Coffee beans are ground to a fine powder and brewed with water in a cezve, a long-handled copper pot. Sugar is added during the brewing process, and the mixture can also be spiced. When the liquid begins to boil, the coffee is poured into small cups. When the drinks are finished, the grounds left behind can be used for fortune telling. 4703 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-799-1931, oromocafechicago.com

4) Mexican Cafe de Olla, La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant

Cafe de olla is a coffee drink popular in Mexico. (La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant)

When people say Mexican coffee, they probably mean cafe de olla, a traditional drink made in a large earthenware vessel called an olla. The coffee has to be from Mexico, said Ambrocio Gonzalez, owner of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant, and starts with steeping cinnamon sticks in boiling water before adding the coffee. Piloncillo, an unrefined whole cane sugar that comes shaped like a cone, is added to sweeten the drink. The City of Chicago banned the olla clay pots because of lead concerns, so the drink is made differently and served in a ceramic mug.

5) Coffee Milk Tea, Te’Amo Boba Bar

Tea is enjoyed with milk in many traditions, but in Hong Kong, coffee is added to traditional milk tea — strongly brewed tea with evaporated or sweetened condensed milk — for a drink that’s enjoyed at any time during the day. The rich black tea is mixed with Nespresso and evaporated milk to create a creamy, strong caffeinated drink. The resulting drink retainsthe floral elements of the tea and the bitter, fruity elements of the coffee. The beverage is most commonly enjoyed during breakfast, although it’s almost just as likely to be consumed in the afternoon and late evenings.

6) Japanese coffee jelly, Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet

When you just can’t get enough coffee, try adding more coffee to your coffee… with coffee jelly! (Hashtag caffeine, as the youths say.) Made with sweetened coffee and agar, the small cubes sit at the bottom of your hot or iced coffee, adding some texture to your coffee drinking experience. You’ll also find it eaten cold with condensed milk or cream as more of a summer dessert.

7) Colombian-style coffee, ArePa George

“Colombian coffee should be sour,” says Juan Betancourt, owner of ArePa George. ArePa George serves a number of coffee drinks from Colombia, including a regular Colombian coffee served black and con leche, roughly 90 percent coffee, 10 percent milk and a touch of sugar. But what coffee connoisseurs should ask for is the Cafe Quindio brand from the heart of Colombia. You’ll get a tiny cup of the tart Columbian coffee ($5) that is the real deal, Betancourt said. After all, the restaurant gets it straight from Betancourt’s family in Colombia.

Source: Seven international coffee drinks you should try around town – Chicago Tribune

Six Bangkok Coffee Shops For The Ultimate Coffee

 I mean, who doesn’t roast their own beans?

Bangkok is busy, hectic, humid, and intense – and when you’re out pounding the streets, seeing the sights or shopping the markets, there’s just no escaping it. That is until you walk into a cool, chic coffee shop serving refreshing drinks, excellent coffee and perhaps even some quality food, pastries and cakes. Whether it’s for a quick iced latte to-go or a long lazy morning to relax, these coffee shops will please even the most high brow, single origin, organic coffee fans.

Rocket Coffeebar S.12

Offering both indoor and outdoor seating, this modern coffee shop can be found in Silom and has a friendly atmosphere with a European feel. You can’t go wrong with any of the coffee choices, whether it’s a flat white, iced latte, or one of their specials like the dark chocolate and orange iced coffee. But, if you’re feeling really thirsty it’s hard to beat ‘the hydration’ – coconut water with fresh mint, cucumber and watermelon. They also do a tasty, natural food menu.

Roots Coffee

A lot of care goes into each cup of coffee here, and you’d be hard pressed to get away with just ordering “a coffee”. From farming to house roasting beans, every detail is thought out with care. The baristas are extremely knowledgeable, maybe even borderline nerdy and are always happy to talk coffee – with your coffee. With three locations in Bangkok, you’ll hopefully find yourself close enough to try at least one.

Theera Healthy Bake Room

If you’re health conscious or have special dietary requirements, then this is definitely the place in Bangkok for you. There’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and more, but fortunately – not flavor free. The exquisite coffee is enhanced by an extensive list of alternative milks, creams and other substitutes, and when you choose to eat, healthy choices are everywhere. This gem in Ekkamai is worth it, whatever your diet.

Luka Bangkok

Come here for brunch, not just the seriously on point coffee. This artsy coffee shop has a hip vibe, excellent service and a brunch menu to die for. Luka offers an excellent selection of both coffees and teas, and the food tends to come out looking picture perfect. Also found in Silom, it’s located close to Rocket Coffeebar S.12, so why not hit them both in one trip – you can never have too many iced lattes!

Kaizen Coffee Co.

This clean, modern coffee shop was set up by three coffee loving friends and there’s definitely a lot to love here. Kaizen is most well known for their nitro-brewed coffees, addictive sandwiches and rich desserts, and it’s absolutely worth a stop next time you’re in Bangkok, Ekkamai to be precise.

Sretsis Parlour

This one is more for your Instagram account than the actual quality of the coffee, but hey the coffee is solid too. The bright colors and creative designs make you feel like you’re in a Wes Anderson movie set, but that’s not all you’ll be taking pictures of. The coffees will appear with pictures of unicorns, lions and other quirky designs worked into the foam. Naturally, in a place that looks like a posh tea shop, you’d expect cakes – and there are plenty of those to be found too.

Source: Six Bangkok Coffee Shops For The Ultimate Coffee Snob… – God Save The Points

Omotesando Koffee

Omotesando Koffee

A tiny, cult Tokyo coffee shop has come to Bangkok.

Omotesando Koffee, the tiny Tokyo cafe tucked in a traditional Japanese house that found an international cult following, has opened in Siam Paragon.

After starting life in 2011 in a residential backstreet of Tokyo’s upscale Omotesando shopping district, the cafe’s business model set it apart from the dime-a-dozen coffee chains: from a 3×3-meter cubic coffee bar a single barista would serve a single customer in a painstaking style indebted to the Japanese tea ceremony. Four years later the cafe was forced to close, but after being reborn in Hong Kong and Singapore, Omotesando Koffee has opened in Bangkok.

Here, Omotesando founder Eiichi Kunitomo maintains a stake in things. After ordering, expect to wait no less than 10 minutes to get your cup of coffee.

Try their hand-drip coffee for B205 made from beans roasted in Kyoto or something less purist like the iced cappuccino (B155), topped with rich, creamy cocoa powder.

Source: Omotesando Koffee | BK Magazine Online

Robot baristas serve up specialty coffee in San Francisco

Robots are now replacing human baristas in coffee shops, too.

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Have a Coffee at the “Traditional Japan” -Style Starbucks in Kawagoe!

Kawagoe is a town not far from Tokyo, but a lot of people simply call the city “Little Edo.” That’s because the scenic townscape evokes an authentic image of Japan’s feudal past and Kawagoe has played a central role as a merchant town from the late Edo period to the Meiji era (1800 to 1900).

Many of the old warehouses still line the streets, making you feel like you’ve fallen through a crack in time as you stroll by. In a curious, intriguing case of “traditional meets modern,” one of those old warehouses is home to Starbucks, possibly the world’s most famous coffee shop chain! Why not have a “Tall” of your favorite brew in an authentically Japanese building? You won’t find a Starbucks like that anywhere else in the world, that’s for sure!

“Modern Japan” – Kawagoe’s Starbucks Marries Traditional Japan!

This extraordinary Starbucks can be found in Kawagoe’s Kanetsuki Dori Street. Kane means “bell” in Japanese and the scenic street gets its name from a bell tower that is just next to the Starbucks location. Since more than 400 years ago, that hour bell rings four times a day: at 6:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

The exterior of Kawagoe’s unique Starbucks matches the traditional sound of that hour bell just perfectly. The design is traditionally Japanese, inspired by the warehouses that the city is so famous for. Even the famous mermaid logo got a bit of a Japanese makeover, printed in a tasteful black on a white shop curtain, the kind that often decorates traditional Japanese restaurants and shops. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that perfectly blends the chic modernity that Starbucks is known for and traditional Japanese elements that are as authentic as they are beautiful.

A Design Focusing on “A Reflection of the Townscape”

 

The aroma of Starbucks’ signature drinks might seem like a foreign element to the thoroughly traditional townscape of Kawagoe. And yet, it creates a stunning harmony with the nostalgic atmosphere, almost mysteriously enticing you to let yourself drift even deeper into the fascinating feeling of Old Japan.

The shop’s exterior, are made from cedar wood from the local Saitama Prefecture. A commitment to the history of the town itself can be found in the fabric of the benches, using a special fabric called Kawagoe tōzan that has been a beloved regional product since the Edo Period. These sorts of details create a surprisingly warm, familiar atmosphere that exudes Japan’s peculiar gentleness; a design to not only take tourists to another world but also to offer a thoroughly “Kawagoe” feeling for the locals.This close connection can also be found in the cords that hold the benches’ cushions in place. They’re decorated with a knot called ume musubi (shown above), signaling a bond that “is tied firmly and will not come loose.”

The interior, on the other hand, boasts a slightly more modern touch and almost feels more like a bar than a standard Starbucks store. It spaciously spreads out on 219 square meters, uninterrupted by pillars.

Source: Have a Coffee at the “Traditional Japan”-Style Starbucks in Kawagoe! – LIVE JAPAN (Japanese travel, sightseeing and experience guide)

Four Great Places to Drink Coffee in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is well known for its coffee shops, which, famously, sell more than just coffee. But if the only stimulant you’re after is caffeine and maybe a pastry, we’ve got you covered. These four cafés serve some of the best coffee in Amsterdam.

Bocca

For most of its history Bocca has been focused on wholesale roasting, but its Amsterdam café is something of a showroom for the company, and is without a doubt one of the most impressive places to drink coffee in Amsterdam. When we visited, the Gesha Village 2018 harvest was absolutely singing as a pour-over (which broke our hearts a little when we learned they were out of retail bags). With two La Marzocco espresso machines, an extensive brew bar, and even an on-site training room, this expansive café space is a must-visit for any coffee enthusiast.

Caffénation

 

The dream of the 90s is alive at Caffénation. The Amsterdam-location for longtime Antwerp roastery has that punk rock vibe that will make you nostalgic for the days before minimalism took over café design. Sure, the baristas are a little rough around the edges (we heard the barista inform a large group that came in he would be with them after a cigarette break, this was before barking at another customer “no pictures”), but it’s small price to pay for a perfectly steamed cappuccino.

4850

It seems the Scandinavian invasion of Dutch coffee culture is just about complete, and there’s perhaps no better place to see that on full display than newly-opened 4850. The simple but refined food menu features an array of sourdough-based brunch classics, like eggs Benedict and French toast. The coffee, roasted by Copenhagen’s April Coffee, is impeccably prepared on Hario V60s or as espresso. With no batch brew option, however, waits can get long on the weekend, so make sure to beat the brunch crowd if you’re in a hurry.

Coffee Bru

 

Full disclosure: we found Coffee Bru entirely by accident, and went in mostly because we ran into our friends from Baratza at a table inside. But we’re glad we took the chance: with a colorful, tropical vibe and plentiful outdoor seating, Coffee Bru is the sort of neighborhood café any neighborhood would be lucky to have. Coffee comes from local roaster Rum Baba and is prepared on a teal La Marzocco Linea PB.

Source: Four Great Places to Drink Coffee in Amsterdam | The Coffee Compass

Customers Running a Coffee Shop to Give Staff a Beach Day

Customers Are Running This Coffee Shop Today So Employees Can Take a Beach Day

August 16, 2017

Manhattan’s Buunni Coffee, a café known for Ethiopian coffees micro-roasted to order, has served the uptown neighborhood of Hudson Heights for five entire years now. As a big thank-you to staff — their actual anniversary is today! — owners Sarina Prabasi and Elias Gurmu decided to treat them to a beach day. Only problem: That meant closing the shop for the day. Luckily, the milestone was one the café’s regulars were ready to celebrate, too, which they did by selflessly offering to babysit Buunni while the team got a nice tan — a plan it’s safe to say probably wouldn’t fly at most businesses.

Prabasi tells DNAinfo that one of their regular customers, Melody Morrow, just tossed the idea out after listening to Prabasi brainstorm solutions out loud. “The Buunni regulars could take over the shop while you guys are away,” Morrow offered.To gauge interest, Prabasi posted a Google doc last week asking people to volunteer for hourly shifts — they’d need several people per hour, for eight hours. She eventually had to yank the form, she says, “because so many people signed up.

” They’re presumably out roasting on the beach right now, instead of doing their usual roasting of coffee beans, and Prabasi says they hope to make this day off “an annual thing.

” Volunteers who work a shift today are promised a gift card when the staff returns.

Source: Customers Agree to Run Coffee Shop to Give Staff a Beach Day

Places to Head to For a Great Cup of Tea or Coffee in Delhi and Around

Starbucks, Cafe Coffee Day, Barista can serve tea and coffee. But if you are a true connoisseur, chances are you can’t see eye to eye to these establishments. Are you surrounded by people who keep asking you to meet them at Starbucks? Here are some stellar options who are serving your favorite cuppa with a story. Maybe you should convince your friends to visit these instead?

1. Ssongchee – GK 2

This Korean Bingsu cafe, has a fine selection of Dutch coffees.  If you are a truly adventurous soul, you will probably run to this place. The coffee is brewed by a friendly Korean guy, who also happens to be the owner!

Source : Zomato

2. Ivy & Bean – Shahpur JatIf you  love books and coffee, this is the place to be! The charming interiors will make you return again and again. A perfect shot of espresso followed by their butter cookies will make you fall in love with the place.

Source : Crave Bits

3. T’pot Cafe – Malviya Nagar

A Chartered Accountant, Robin, set out to bring back the tea which was the soul of all gupshup. From the kadak adrak wali chai to masala chai to several types oolong tea, there is hardly any kind of tea that you won’t find here.

Source : Delhi Fundos

4. Too Mikki Tapas – ChanakyapuriChocolate Truffle Bubble Tea anyone? If you fancy herbal tea made with a twist, you should head here. They serve brews which are a blend of Russian and French tea leaves.

Source : Zomato

5. United Coffee House – Connaught Place

Established in 1942, this place is the oldest on this list. Its old world charm will beckon at you and the coffee blends are a delight for your senses. Try the Cona Coffee with Cream or the South Indian Filter Coffee.

Source : Spot Finder

6. The Tea Place by Manjushree – Saket

Beautiful interiors which will remind you of Parisian tea rooms, exotic tea presented tastefully and a calm environment. This place has everything you need to enjoy a cup of your favorite potion by yourself.

Source : Zomato

7. Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge – Pitampura

The tea company has been running what they like to call ‘5 Star Tea Lounges’ in Delhi and Mumbai. They serve more than 50 types of tea. Definitely worth a try!

Source : Zomato

8. Just for Chai – Gurgaon

A rustic cafe in the cyber city where you can enjoy your tea? Just for Chai is the answer. Kashmiri Kahwa, UP’s Gudwali chai, Chai Nawabi, the options are endless. You could also enjoy some vada pao along with the tea.

Source : Zomato

9. Sancha Tea Boutique – Chanakyapuri

Conveniently located in the Santushti Shopping Arcade, this boutique shop is the place to experience the art of tea. If you are a connoisseur, you will find yourself endorsing this place to all. If you are not, you will fall for it instantly!

Source : TimesCity

10. Fursat Se – Shahpur Jat

When you want to enjoy a cup of tea while working on a short story, or when you want to finish an engrossing novel, you can head here. The cafe offers good company for artists and you can choose to pay as you like.

Source : Zomato

11. Jugmug Thela

This is a brilliant concept if you ask me. You can choose to buy their blends online or track the thela around Delhi to enjoy an awesome cup of tea and coffee. Try Chat-pa-Tea or the 12 Spice Masala Chai. Bet you won’t regret it!

Source : Blogspot

12. Firdaus Mithai Shop – Chandni Chowk

On your visit to Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli in Purani Dilli, don’t forget to enjoy a cup of tea at Firdaus Mithai Shop. On offer is the sweet, milky concoction that most of the Indians still identify as tea. Chat with your server while sipping tea.

Source : Mohit Gupta

13. Chaayos – Multiple outlets across DelhiYou can order more than 12,000 types of concoctions here. Do I have your attention? Go visit them! You won’t regret it. My favorite? God’s Chai and a slice of carrot cake.

Source : Inc42

14. Asia Tea House – Sunder Nagar

Previously known as Regalia Tea House, this place in Sunder Nagar is quite popular with the neighbors for its choicest snacks and tea. They organise personal tasting sessions for you to experience the art of drinking tea.

Source : India Today

15. Bizi Bean Coffee – GK1 & Gurgaon

They have skilled baristas who will pull the best shot for you. A word of caution though – one visit and you risk becoming  a regular. So visit if you love coffee!

Source : Zomato

16. Elma’s Tea Room – Hauz Khas Village

The collection of delectable sweets and savories here make me want to keep going back. An array of options in the tea and coffee section make those treats even more worthwhile.

Source : Zomato

17. Rose Cafe – Saket

This is a beautiful place to get your cup of caffeine. There is a decent variety of herbal teas to choose from and French Press Coffees.

Source : The Dream Catcher

18. Chill & Chai – Khirki Extension

This quaint cafe is situated in the Khoj International Arts Association. There is a lot to choose from in terms of food and beverages. Next time, visit this place instead of heading to Select Citywalk.

Source: 25 Places To Head To For A Great Cup Of Tea Or Coffee In Delhi NCR

A Coffee Drinkers Guide To Bali

I suppose Aussies are partly to thank/blame for opening the gates of hell of tourism here in Bali. Surfers have been coming here and enjoying the killer waves and friendly animist/Hindu smiles since the 1970s, and lately, you can’t throw a coconut without hitting an Australian surf shop or fashion startup. It’s a different world today from the horse-drawn carts and rice-field-serenity that those early surfers would have discovered—now it’s frenetic, jammed with scooter traffic, and development is rapid-fire.

The island is a good spot for those seeking tasty food and drinks, and depending on your preference, you can pull up to a warung and eat street food and drink $2 beers, or you can eat at world-class restaurants followed by cocktails made by some of the best bartenders around. And whilst the kopi has been flowing since 1711 when the Dutch introduced Arabica plants—finding a delicious, sweet brew with any form of acidity has been hard here, where the humidity is always 90 plus, but the coffee not so much, until recently.

So let’s get into it. Next time you’re on the island of the gods, you’re getting out of the infinity pool in your villa, you’ve had your papaya, your hair is looking good in those braids you got down at Kuta beach—wack on your Bintang singlet, hop in a Bluebird taxi and go drink coffee here!

Source: A Coffee Drinkers Guide To Bali