Guide to the coffee capitals of the world

Rome, Italy

Italy is famous for his love of quality food, and the same applies to coffee. Rome is crowded with small establishments, where you can drink a cup of this drink. The Italians are in the process of preparing very seriously, so you are unlikely to meet here dilute or simply low-quality coffee. Here in high esteem is completely black or only slightly sweetened coffee, so that the traveler who loves the natural flavor without frills will feel at home.

The best places: Caffè Greco, Rosati, Ciampini.

Havana, Cuba

If you are planning a trip to Cuba, do not forget to make a list of places for compulsory visit one of the traditional cafes of Havana. There you can taste coffee Cuban-or, as it is called, "Cuba", which is a kind of espresso. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the drink is made with sugar directly into a container for coffee in an espresso machine. This gives Cubano fortress, while maintaining soft and sweet.

The best places: Cafe Bohemia, Cafe Escorial, La Chucheria.

Reykjavik, Iceland

It may seem strange, but in this harsh country there is a cult of coffee. Despite the remoteness of Iceland from tropical latitudes, the drink came here in 1772 and so won the hearts of the locals, they even dedicated to him one of his holiday - Day of the sun coffee. Due to the fact that in this country there are no large transnational networks, there are a lot of small independent coffee houses, among which established stiff competition.

The best places: Stofan Cafe, Cafe Paris, Cafe Babalu.

Vienna, Austria

When it comes to coffee, Vienna ahead of all competitors. Coffee houses of the city even on the list of Intangible Heritage by UNESCO in 2011. Viennese cafés are proud of the atmosphere that is created with the original design, special Viennese style and, of course, an unforgettable aroma and taste of the beverage supplied to them. The Vienna Cafe you can spend the whole day, many locals seem to do. In Vienna you can taste the incomparable cappuccino and espresso and coffee according to a special recipe with the addition of whipped cream, chocolate.

The best places: Cafe Neko, Cafe Korb, Cafe Weimar.

Seattle, United States

Seattle is the capital of the US coffee business. It is here that the largest capacity for roasting coffee, and it is from here started many American coffee network. Due to this the city has a close connection with this drink and the special culture of coffee consumption. That is why people in this place who drink more coffee than any other American city. And yes, it is located in Seattle, Starbucks head office - the company whose name is self-explanatory for any coffee lover.

The best places: Caffé Vita, Victrola Coffee, Tin Umbrella Coffee.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is so in love with coffee, there every year to hold exhibitions of coffee, and even produced publication for the fans of this drink called Melbourne Coffee Review. The uniqueness of this city is that it is divided into several areas, each of which has its own traditions and tastes of coffee. But the most popular here, as a rule, lattes and other coffee drinks with milk.

The best places: Pillar of Salt, Stassi Cafe, Captains of Industry.

Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey is known for its strong dark drink from ground coffee beans. Although the Turks are not the pioneers of coffee, they found a great way to cook it, which is called the coffee in the Eastern or Turkish coffee. The drink is prepared by boiling coffee minute grind in a small taper upward, and then abruptly dilates blood vessels with a long handle. The traditional way of brewing Turkish coffee takes 20 to 30 minutes, but the drink is obtained very intense and reveals all its taste.

The best places: Mandabatmaz, Velvet Cafe, KronotRop.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The most popular drink in the Ethiopian capital - this, of course, coffee. It was here he was open and even the name was in honor of one of the provinces of this country. It is not surprising that coffee is an important part of Ethiopian culture. The process of preparing a beverage conventional method is refined ceremony, which includes a plurality of operations. In your eyes coffee beans are roasted and ground, then brewed exclusively in clay pots over hot coals.

The best places: Tomoca Coffee, Mokarar (Harar) Coffee, Alem Bunna.

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is full of small coffee shops, which are located at every step. The population of the city prefers the drink, not tea, with his drinking often, a lot and for any occasion. Here you can enjoy a coffee beverage obtained by cold infusion, along with traditional American and espresso. Although Canadians have a habit of drinking coffee in the street on the go, in local institutions it is quite possible to have a good time.

The best places: Bel Cafe, Caffe Artigiano, JJ Bean Coffee Roasters.

Taipei, Taiwan

This city is the coffee capital of Asia, where you can find both common varieties and recipes, and quite exotic blends. Local coffee culture can be both extraordinarily refined, offering a small cup to taste divine drink for rather big money, and quite democratic - as the usual espresso in paper cup. So that even the most ardent coffee drinkers will find their pleasure in taste and purse.

The best places: Melange Cafe, Barbie Cafe, Paper Plane Cafe.

And in what place you drank the most delicious coffee in your life?