Coffee is love! There are few things in life that give so much joy and sukoon. Am I right or am I right? Well, those of you who love coffee, you will admit that there’s nothing better than enjoying a cup of coffee at one of the several beautiful and tranquil cafes in the city. If you're a coffee connoisseur and looking for specialty brews made the perfect way, then you need to head to these cafes in Kolkata for the perfect cuppa.
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Pour Over At 8th Day
They legit brought pour over coffee to the city. This all-American cafe (run by expat Grant Walsh) were the first to initiate specialty coffee in Kolkata, and their hand-drip pour over was the thing that kept us going back to the cafe for more. A well-balanced black filter coffee, the hand-drip or pour over is a favourite among most coffee snobs, ideal to give you a good kick of energy. With the aroma of freshly roasted and ground coffee beans filling the cafe, 8th Day's pour over (with a side of their shortbread cookie or bagel) is a must try.
Cortado At Zee's
To begin with, it's the only cafe that serves a cortado in the city! And to be honest, it's not surprising because Zareen of Zee's has learnt her coffee-making tricks from one of the elite culinary schools in the world, Le Cordon Bleu. Her espressos, lattes and mochas are definitely must haves, but her cortado is something special. A Spanish coffee made with equal portions of espresso and milk, this is kind of similar to the Italian macchiato, except it uses steamed milk instead of a frothy one. The milk acts to cut down on the coffee acidity so you can keep sipping on cups of it to tide you through all the deadlines.
Americano At Sienna
A no-fuss coffee meant to get you sorted for a kickass work day, the Americano is almost everyone's go-to coffee. A dark full-bodied coffee loved by every coffee snob, this one is brewed and blended with hot water for a powerful punch. Their Americano is the best thing you can sip on while working at the cafe. Best part? Sienna has both the Blue Tokai and Halli Berri varieties available. Seriously, what more do you need?
Vietnamese Coffee At Artsy
The cold Vietnamese coffee has been the flavour of the town this summer. A heavily sweetened cold coffee, this one blends filter coffee with condensed milk and ice. As easy as that sounds, it' can be quite tough to crack because the proportions are what matter. Artsy's Blue Tokai beans and fresh batches of filter make for a great tall glass of refreshing Vietnamese coffee that's perfect to beat the heat.
Caramel Macchiato At Starbucks
Call it hipster or fru fru or whatever, but remember this one has got the world hooked on to it! A signature drink that's available at all the Starbucks outlets across the world, the Caramel Macchiato is one of the reasons people throng this store every morning, noon and evening! It blends in the sweet and the bitter in perfect harmony. Have it hot or iced, the lingering caramel flavour does amazing things to the robust macchiato and certainly pumps us up with good feels and super energy.
Filter Coffee At Dosa Coffee
The fancy specialty coffees may be what everyone is hitting up these days but nothing can come close to the good-old filter coffee. There are several outlets that serve this classic, but the one we best enjoy can be found at Dosa Coffee (try it at any outlet in the city). The filter coffee here is strong, aromatic, robust, and good to keep you going for a hectic day. And when you pair the aromatic coffee with a nice South Indian meal, the experience can hardly ever be had elsewhere.
Korean Mixed Coffee At King's Bakery
The first Korean bakery in Kolkata, King's Bakery has won our hearts with its delicious soboro, mocha buns and mini chouxes. But the best way to enjoy any of these is with a well-brewed coffee, and Seok Jung (the bakery owner) has his barista tricks on point to serve you a fabulous one. The best one to try is of course the Korean mixed coffee that uses coffee beans sourced from Korea. A strong brewed milk coffee, this one compliments the sweet treats real well.
Cascara At Roastery Coffee House
Roastery Coffee House has a menu with over 15 pages dedicated entirely to coffee! It's one of the few places in the city that serves Cascara (both hot and cold). Go for the Cold Brew Cascara—sun-dried husk of coffee cherry brewed in cold water for 24 hours or the hot brew that's brewed in hot water for just three minutes! You won't regret it. In fact, you’ll want to come back for more.
The Orange Palace At Potboiler
A massive hit among regulars, The Orange Palace is one of their best signature drinks we’ve tried at the cafe. This refreshing drink made of espresso, orange juice, lemongrass, and a few citrusy flavours is the perfect beverage to beat this crazy heat. It’s the cafe’s way of highlighting coffee and its different flavours that are way above and beyond the general classics that are served everywhere else.
