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Gourmet coffee roasting is a passion in Cape Town and the city’s lively coffee culture means a quality flat white is never far away. Here are some of the best places to get your gourmet caffeine fix in the mother city.
Origin Roasting is one of the most influential players in Cape Town’s coffee scene. Not only does the Origin store, in the De Waterkant area, serve a range of superior single-origin coffees, their coffee is also available at a number of good coffee shops and cafes throughout the city.
Origin sources coffee from around the world and the expert staff will provide you with a detailed flavour profile to help you find a coffee that matches your palette and your mood. Of course, the best way to find that perfect coffee is to keep drinking until you find the perfect taste.
Origin also serves food, and their smoked salmon bagels make a perfect breakfast or brunch accompaniment to a strong espresso or a casual cappuccino.
Espresso Lab Microroasters is located at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. Their focus is on sourcing great coffee and preparing it in the optimum way, using highly sophisticated equipment. With an emphasis on freshness and perfect roasting, you are assured of getting the most out your coffee. If you happen to be at the trendy Neighbourgoods Market, it’s definitely worth stopping into Espresso Lab for a fortifying coffee or two.
Those who spend time in the city centre swear by Deluxe Coffeeworks. The guys at Deluxe are completely serious about making great coffee – but never boring. Start your day with a Fast Eddie’s Espresso (the house blend) or sip on a Dirty Hippie (an organic blend, incorporating a choice mix of African and South American coffees).
No survey of Cape Town’s coffee culture would be complete without mentioning Cape Town’s everyday favourite, Vida e Caffé. With a hip Vida store in most neighbourhoods across Cape Town, Vida is a perfect spot to grab a coffee and a muffin on the go, or look busy on your MacBook while sipping a couple of lattes. Vida also serves iced coffees, freshly squeezed orange juice and other goodies.
With so much to do in Cape Town, it’s just as well that there are plenty of places to get a quick coffee fix. After a busy day, guests of the Taj Cape Town will be delighted to discover the array of exquisite cuisine provided by the hotel’s two restaurants, as well as the Twankey Champagne and Oyster Bar.
The Taj Cape Town is a luxury hotel providing accommodation in Cape Town. Housed in a beautifully restored historical building, the Taj Cape Town offers fine dining in the heart of the city.
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If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt noticed the amazing fan helmets that every cool football supporter seems to be wearing.
Image courtesy of Makoya Makaraba (http://www.makaraba.co.za)
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These traditional fan helmets, known as Makaraba, are used to show support and they reflect one of the most vibrant and positive aspects of South African soccer culture – the absolute support, love and loyalty bestowed on a football team by its adoring fans.
If you’d like to join in the fun by donning a Makaraba, during the 2010 World Cup, you will find them at the following places:
- Order your customised Makaraba online through Makoya Makaraba. The design of these can be specified by the client which means that yours will be completely unique!
- Find a Makaraba at one of the stalls situated outside the stadium.
- Support local initiatives by purchasing a Makaraba from a street vendor.
- Purchase a Makaraba from any shop that stocks fan memorabilia.
