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We all love a cup of coffee right? In fact, for most of the working day is somewhat dependent on it. But while for most of us it’s about grabbing a take away Latte on the morning rush into work the black stuff should be deserving of a little more attention. And, as it’s always the one thing that seems to just taste better overseas, here’s a quick pick of some of our favourite cities to indulge your caffeine addiction.
buenos aires
Laid back, capital of cool Buenos Aires is definitely up in the top cities when in need of a sweet caffeine hit. A café culture to rival any city in the world (its Spanish and Italian roots might have something to do with it) Buenos Aires is king when it comes to kicking back and taking time to talk with friends over a café chicos. Our tip? Head for the Palermo Viejo Cafe in the trendy streets of Palermo where the concept of grab-and-go, coffee from a paper cup is nowhere to be seen.
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melbourne
We all know Australia is renowned for its treasure trove of gastronomic delights, and in the culture capital, Melbourne, it’s all about the java. With a brewing tradition brought over with the influx of both Italian and Greek populations, Melbourne’s Coffee culture has now evolved into something of a force in its own right. Our favourite? Wall Two 80 in Balaclava (the hole in the wall to the locals) serve’s up some of the best coffee in town or head for Brunswick street in the suburbs of Fitzroy where independent cafes rule the roost and you won’t find a single Starbucks in sight.
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beirut
Beirut’s reputation as the Paris of the Middle East has been making a sprightly comeback of late. And of course, with that comes an amazing place for sipping coffee on the streets and watching the world go by. With a tradition of great hospitality, Lebanese coffee – made in a rakweh – is distinctly thick, strong and sometimes lightly flavoured. For a top notch mid-morning kick head for Cafe Rawda by the Seaside Manara but be warned, if you’ve not got a sweet tooth remember to mention when ordering – the Lebanese certainly like more than a little sugar in their brew.
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