走遍英國的歲月 - 蘇格蘭精品咖啡代表

愛丁堡近年的發展漸趕上英國的二線城市，連咖啡文化都進步得多，緊隨倫敦之後，但要追得上，相信還有很大段的距離。

於愛丁堡最後的一天，終於能到我此行其中一個重點—Artisan Roast。其本店設於Glasgow，愛丁堡則有兩家分店。

招牌與門前的畫都極具風格，這種街道上的畫，不可能在香港出現吧~

Menu就畫在牆上，帶點隨性。 

吸引我的是那部Mirage三頭手動咖啡機，對女生來說，用起來都有點費力，而且全靠barista掌握時間，很講究經驗。而那爆炸頭barista一身裝束與這店實在很合襯，那些畫是出自其手筆吧~?

這裡有自家烘焙的咖啡豆，亦有供應給餐廳。雖然於倫敦已買了數包，但既然來到，我怎忍得下手？最後選了Malawi geisha咖啡豆，卻因現金全花光了，店內又只接受現金，只好點了杯v60在店一試。

等候之時，看到此告示。的確，這裡的氛圍不似J.K Rowling會久留之地 : )

Malawi Geisha的hand drip才£3，便宜得嚇人，更重要的是barista手勢很好。橘子味道鮮明，尾段帶點酸莓味，就如飲果茶一樣。有點後悔拖到最後一天才來，未能嚐到更多。

 

這杯咖啡成為我該趟旅程中，到訪咖啡店的終結，及後到法國中南部，都要自行沖煮在倫敦買的豆。下次再訪時，希望能一嚐其espresso，想必不會失望。

Artisan Roast
57 Broughton St, Edinburgh


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Taylor st Baristas @ Brighton

I had a superbly full breakfast before getting on the train to Brighton, but how can one resist a good cup of coffee under such a beautiful blue sky? As I have not done any research about café in Brighton, I just happened to bump into a reliable looking café which turned out to be a right decision.

Latte is always my choice in the afternoon. The froth was unexpectedly good. The microfoam was smooth textured and the milk was well blended under the foam. Even I ordered take away, the barista made a heart-shape latte art for me which I have never had in HK. The temperature was optimum; I could taste the sweetness of milk. If not, why should I pick latte? The espresso was slightly not strong enough, but as least I did not only taste bitterness, but also light acidity. I would say this is a mediocre latte.

can still see the heart shape latte art

I found that the café had stores in central London and the reviews are quite positive. Taylor st. Baristas, nice to meet you~! 

Taylor St Baristas

Brighton
+44 (0)1273 735 466
28 Queens Rd
Brighton
BN1 3XA



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