Coffee is a beverage in every country in the world. Granted, the coffee in different countries varies in taste, strength and how it is brewed. The history of coffee is long and well documented. Coffee is known by many names across the world. (more…)
Let’s face it. Most of us are bleary eyed, stumbling about dragging our feet when we first wake up in the morning. But when that rich tantalizing coffee aroma tickles our nostrils. We always gravitate in its direction. Not only is the smell of coffee, a great eye opener. Recent studies show that drinking up to three, 8-ounce cups of coffee a day has proven health benefits. Let’s take a look at a few.
The age old debate over whole beans versus ground beans will most likely be a debate for a long time to come. There are pros and cons to using whole beans and using ground coffee. There are some tips and facts about various kinds of grinds and the best use of each. Here are some coffee-grinding tips and facts.
The simple answer is yes! Buying a coffee machine for home use is definitely worth it. Learning how to use it is easier than you think. I find making coffee a proud, satisfying and an addictive challenge. Of course, there are great reasons for going out for a coffee. Trying new cafes, tasting different coffee beans and meeting friends is delicious and fun. To save some money though, why not invite your friends over to impress them with a coffee you have made?
Revlover Espresso is my go to place in Bali for a great coffee. The coffee is fresh, strong, well balanced and well made. The branding, atmosphere, staff and the food selection and quality is second to none. Located at Jl. Kayu Aya Gang 51 in Seminyak it has become very popular because of its combination of great coffee and food, because of this popularity getting a table can have a bit of a wait time. But it is definitely worth the wait.
Location: Jl. Kayu Aya Gang 51 in Seminyak.
D’codes Coffee Lab is a great change up with a great tasting, freshly roasted coffee, quiet location and great value coffee. Quiet little quieter out near Chiang Mai University located on Soi 4 Wat U Mong just of Suthep Rd. The coffee blend is a well balanced, strong, smooth and rich. They have single origin coffee on offer as well. They also offer coffee roasting courses on site, so you can learn the art of roasting coffee beans for yourself.
Location: Just of Suthep Rd.
Omnia Cafe and Roastery, is one of my go to cafes. Freshly roasted coffee beans, well balanced and well made coffee produces a super fresh clean coffee that I really like. The small cafe is always a nice quiet location, the coffee was always great and consistent. It is a little quieter than other cafes because it is located on Photharam Rd, north side of the super highway. Near the Chiang Mai National Museum. There is a small table and chairs outside, with the majority of the cafe inside with air conditioning, 2 good sized tall tables with bench seats and some smaller tables and chairs.
Location: North East Corner of Jed Yod Area.
Aka Ama, became a regular stop with a great tasting, consistent, quiet location and great value coffee. It is a little quieter than many other cafes due to being located on Hussadhisawee Soi 3, outside the old city in the northwest corner. The coffee blend is a well balanced, strong, smooth and rich. It is a popular little place with many digital nomads and entrepreneurs living in the area, there is a nice outdoor area with low set tables and chairs as well as an air conditioned room with 4 good sized bench seats and tables.
Location: North Side of Huaykaew Rd.
Cozy Coffee Chiangmai is a great little spot just a short walk from the Chiang Mai Gate, set back from the road make this cafe really quiet. The cafe area has comfortable, old style chairs and tables giving it a warm “Cozy” feel. The coffee is good, not quite as good as others in the area but the food on the menu and drinks from the friendly staff are amazing and great value for a quiet comfortable cafe.
Location: Chiang Mai Gate.
Fern Forest Cafe is a great lush retreat in the North West corner of the Old City. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual with the lush ferns and trees in the courtyard. The coffee is light smooth and good in a piccolo latte but a little weak in a cup. The food is really good and the cakes are fresh with many to choose from.
Location: Singharat Rd.
