Coffee in New Zealand is a wonderous thing. Coffee has become a integral part of the culture, as it should, because it is absolutely delicious. Even the coffee stand at the Auckland airport had fantastic coffee. The Kiwis are very serious about it, and many are coffee snobs (and that, too, is a good thing).
The coffee here has a real taste to it that makes it more substantial that the coffee I have been use to. Its not more bitter, or stronger, its just different. You have to try it!
Here are the types of coffee you would get in a cafe:
Short Black--this is like an espresso and is the baseline for all coffees.
Tall Black--equal parts espresso and hot water.
Flat White--similar to a latte but stronger coffee as there is not as much milk. The milk is also textured on the top layer, which gives it a different taste than a latte. This is my favorite.
Fluffy--this is a coffee for the kids. Not really coffee but foamed milk flavored with chocolate sprinkles and served with a marshmallow.
There are also lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and others. Coffee in New Zealand is a joy! Come down and have some!
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| My 14th Flat White from Rhubarb, a cafe in Roslyn Village, Dunedin |
I would have no problems with this coffee snobbery. It might just get expensive.
ReplyDeleteCount me too, it's almost as good as their wine!
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