London is a place where there’s not a shortage of anything, much less coffee shops. The Starbucks are aplenty, but the true Londoners know that where there’s a mass produced White Chocolate Mocha, there’s likely a much better locally roasted option right around the corner.
If you’re lucky enough to be in London, as I was over the summer, one of the best things you could do would be to spend a day wandering from coffee shop to coffee shop enjoying the atmosphere of the vibrant city and it’s lively shops. Finding hidden gems within this bustling city can be a bit of a challenge, but you just need to know where to look to find a great coffee house. And if you’re very lucky, you might snag a cozy corner to spend the day and quietly feed your caffeine
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The grungy streets provided a stark contrast with the lively and crowded shops. Complete walls are covered with tattered posters peaking out behind newly placed ones advertising small concerts and shows as you make your way to the aptly named “Brick Lane Coffee” (157 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB). It’s around two miles from the Aldgate East Underground station, but the atmosphere alone is completely worth the …show more content…
However, if you only have one day as I did, make sure to pencil in a stop at Morton’s (22 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS). The small, almost cramped sandwich shop offers little in terms of curb appeal, yet what it lacks on the outward beauty it more than makes up for in the baristas’ skill. A single brass espresso machine takes up most of the limited counter space and you can watch your barista’s every move if you wish because there was only one working when I went in. They only offer one size in the Flat White (£2.70) as most coffee shops do; however, Morton’s ‘one size’ was quite large. It was more than enough for me to notice the almost perfect balance of the bitter espresso with the sweet milk— a near perfect Flat White, I thought. Though I didn’t get to spend much time there, Morton’s does have a “secret garden” through the back of the establishment, with plants climbing the brick walls and flowers in planters blooming without restraint. Morton’s secret garden is the epitome of English
North of Manhattan, a good cup of coffee is hard to come by; the taste is lacking in strength and not much thought is put into its production. Profit-seeking coffee chains like Dunkin Donuts and Donut Delight are widespread and lack in quality. More often than not, coffee is a $3 afterthought of dessert, rather than a delicacy in itself. Lorca cafe, situated in downtown Stamford on Bedford Street, appreciates the artistry and skill that must be employed to brew a decent cup of coffee. Spanish and western-Mediterranean influences are uniform throughout the flavors and venue. The chic, modern atmosphere is equipped with ample power outlets to provide the perfect workplace for the productive coffee drinker. Imported foreign blends and locally baked goods unite to create a perfect harmony of flavors from near and far. The Instagram-famous aspect of the restaurant appeals to social media butterflies with an affinity for art. Dynamic artwork, the friendly staff, and addicting flavors encourage recurrent visits.
Wandering in Seattle, you can see a lot of people holding a cup in their hands. What are they all drinking? Coffee! The smell of coffee may represent one of the Seattle’s tempting scent. People in Seattle have a great fancy of coffee. It might because of the rainy days in Seattle, coffee might be seen as an element to enliven the dank life. Also, it might because people here are really relaxed. Coffee has already entered into the spirit of Seattle. Coffee shops scatter in every corner of Seattle. People always like to bring magazines, newspapers, and laptops there for reading, chatting, surfing the internet, and working. Enjoying the wonderful atmosphere in coffee shops after the busy work is a wonderful way for people to relax themselves. The coffee culture has promoted economic consumption level in Seattle. The annual coffee consumption in Seattle is huge, and Seattle is the origin of the world’s largest coffee shop chain, Starbucks. It was first opened in Seattle in 1971 with an invisible shop in the Pike Place. But nowadays, Starbuck owns more than 6000 branches all over the worl...
The London Docklands are a particularly unique area of London; the area possesses a rich history as a major seaport, but is also now home to one of London’s largest financial centers. In essence, the London Docklands are a junction where history collides with the present. Within this essay, I will discuss how efforts to conserve the past of the London Docklands conflict with its current development. One the one hand, the Museum of London Docklands (MLD) acts as a prime example of efforts to conserve the area’s rich yet dark history. On the other hand, the development of Canary Wharf, a financial power center, symbolizes the future of the area, with little to no attempts to preserve the Docklands’ history. I will use supplementary sources from
Nestled deep within the Berkshire Mountains rests the small town of Westfield, Massachusetts. Every morning, a light, tepid fog settles among the quiet streets, devising a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Light winds gently brisk through the many oak trees, swaying the branches back and forth. From afar, the tall mountains border the limits of Westfield, forming a panorama of natural landscape. Fortunately, I was able to call the town of Westfield my home for many years. However, the town serves as more than a source of scenery. Westfield, Massachusetts, has profound personal importance as it portrays the majority of my lifetime. In fact, residing in Westfield has positively impacted my life as a result of the particular climate, historic motif, and community entrenched within the town.
...a stroll or carriage ride through the Quarter and over to Cafe' du Monde. It's famous for it's beignets, a square-shaped donut minus the hole, dusted w/ powdered sugar, great w/ coffee.
I have chosen this topic to be one of the subjects I will discuss because I have become very interested in the different lifestyles that the British citizens pursue and another reason that I have chosen to discuss this topic is because of how surprised when I encountered the large amount of diversity that the UK consists of. Since I have started living in the UK, I have learnt many things concerning this topic such as the daily routine of most citizens and since I am a student I have also learnt about the student life and how to maintain a good and balanced lifestyle which has been a very exciting experience for me.
Starbucks is a company in which purchases and roasts high quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment (starbucks.com). During my environmental scan in which took place at the Starbucks on the corner of Fair and Newport across the street from vanguard, I noticed many things in which where never brought to my attention in prior stays and visits at Starbucks; such as the many social groups in which choose to have their meetings at Starbucks. Thus in this essay we will discuss things in which many people do not really notice when going to Starbucks.
The beautiful, radiant and vibrant island that goes by the name of Jamaica is located on the Windward region of the Caribbean. It is one of the best place to be on earth. Our motto “Out of Many One People”, symbolizes the vast cultures and races that make up this beautiful island. Jamaica the land I love, lives on in each individual and leaves a positive impact even with just one visit or no visit at all. In this essay I will elaborate on the various cultures that build up the island, the different attractions the country has to offer and an overview of the unique lifestyle of Jamaicans.
like an oddly dressed cousin at a family gathering. Its old-fashioned coffeeshops and conserved pre-war apartments provide an interesting backdrop to the area’s eccentric fashion boutiques and eateries, adding to the offbeat and idiosyncratic vibe of the neighbourhood.
One of my favorite places located along Fifth Avenue is Starbucks, a coffee shop offering many different types of coffees, teas, and snacks. I frequently find my way down to this coffee shop after school meetings, on weekends, or on days when I just ne...
A person can’t go anywhere today without seeing Starbucks. There are coffee stores all over the world, Starbucks inside Target’s and military installations, to Frappuccino’s and teas sold in grocery stores and gas stations.
The city was blinding me with shining lights that you could see from space. It was glistening in the night and dull by day. There were cars parked all alongside the streets and traffic jams every corner.
Ibiza is a Spanish city located on the isle of Ibiza, close to Majorica and the Spanish mainland. The nearest mainland city to it is Valencia. Ibiza is known globally today for its electronic music and clubbing scene as well as a scenic holiday resort. Internationally renowned live music events, such as Ibiza Rocks, are a year-round feature of Ibiza's culture. However, the island also has a rich history as a port city and fishing outpost. Ibiza was founded by the Phoenicians and has been home to a great number of ancient empires. But Ibiza is more than just the main town, clubs, and hotels. The sprawling natural expanse of the island means that most visitors will need a car to get around. Enterprise-Rent-A-Car can help. We operate one Ibiza Airport branch on the island. We're located at the Aeroport d'Eivissa next to the entry gate, off of Ibiza's E-20 main road.
- Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed our World, Mark Pendergrast