I know that many of the readers of this blog are travellers, occasional or otherwise. Take heed of this post if...

• you happen to be in Cape Town
• you happen to love coffee
• if you happen to enjoy a sensory experience of Hemingway proportions.

If you tick any of the above boxes, you'll do worse than take a stroll through De Waterkant's busy little streets and drop your Louis Vuitton bag next to a table at Origins, possibly the best coffee shop in Cape Town.

I've been in some interesting debates recently about this question: 'Where is the best coffee in Cape Town?' A choice one came up where one party said 'Origins' and the other said another little coffee shop in the Southern Suburbs. The opposing party's argument was something like this: 'No way man, Origin cannot hold a candle to my choice! I've been to both, and mine is twice as good!' After some heated conversation, the opposing party was informed (to great embarrassment) that Origins actually made the coffee at her choice.

Erm... awkward.

Anyway, it seems to be a trend nowadays that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Trying to beat Origin at its own game is a vain pursuit (although I've recently heard of a farm out Somerset West way that's supposed to be up for it) . So now there are a handful of smart vendors around Cape Town that are merely learning its trade from Origin and reselling their wares.

If you're in town, and you want a cup of the finest, drop by at 28 Hudson Street (off Somerset Road in Green Point). You enter through the door and you know you've arrived at the right place. From the big sacks of coffee on the floor and the beans laid out neatly by the counter, to the cocky baristas who know their stuff, man.

It is a true hidden gem, and worth pondering that weather beaten Cape Town map for. Go to the website for directions, or phone the shop at 021 421 1000.

Enjoy!