I love coffee. To be more specific, I love great coffee.
I once heard an explanation on Paris that the reason it is such a great city is because you don’t get a bad cup of coffee. I’m not sure whether that is true, but one thing for sure is that you cannot say that the same for Cape Town. There are many, er, ‘average’ cups of coffee in the Mother City.
My role here on Have The Last Word is to act as a filter… if you excuse the expression.
Over the next few months, I will sift through all the cheap hotel brews, the nasty cafeteria roasts and all the insulting ‘bottomless’ offers that have invaded our beloved city. I will uncover the little hideaways, the hidden gems resting comfortably within our mountain folds and green valleys.
Every two weeks, I will lead you along an aromatic path to the doors of Cape Town’s most excellent infusions.
I’m no expert. I have no master’s degree in the art of the barista. I do, however, know good from bad, and I’ve been sharing my musings for two years now. So, pull up a sack of African bean and join me for a cup of the finest.
See you soon…
Candice focuses on travel, surfing, running, dark chocolate and uncovering gems hidden in the Cape outdoors.
Steve Bolnick is recognized as one of southern Africa’s outstanding safari guides. He grew-up with a deep love for the African bush and has spent the past 29 years living and guiding in southern Africa.
Lisa Griggs writes about the hidden vineyards and the undiscovered cultivars in the Western Cape.
Nicky Coenen looks for the secret hideaways and hidden gems in Cape Town and surrounds.
Steve Robertson tracks the off the beaten track action happening around Cape Town.
Fred Roed looks for the undiscovered coffee spots in the Western Cape and rates them.
Peter has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 40 years and is an appreciator of fine things.
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In my opinion the best cup of coffee is to be found on Lourensford Estate Somerset West at the coffee roasting company. Otherwise Belezia in Kloof Street is a close second, and a distant third would be origin
Thanks Warren, I’ll be sure to try both Lourensford and Belezia out. Origins is already a big favourite, so I’m keen to see why it’s such a distant third. Keep me posted if there are any other hidden gems around.
Where would you recommend for a coffee meeting in cape town (in the city)? I’m meeting a new potential business partner for a business meeting in a week’s time so the setting needs to be the right mix of business and enjoyment, and, of course… only the best coffee
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Hey thanks Fred!