The trends, fads, and fashions of forever young Soho may come and go, but the Algerian Coffee Stores remains a permanent and enduring feature of this part of London. With its distinctive red door and awnings, it has been providing Londoners with quality coffees (and teas) since 1887. And while it is not a coffee roaster, its contribution to London’s coffee culture is unmistakable. Step inside to experience the heady aromas of over 80 coffees that are ground to order and to admire some of the original shop features – all the wooden shelves, including the counter. Try the Algerian Special for your early morning wake-up call or one of the spiced coffees such as the aptly named - Five Spices blended with cassia, cinnamon, anise, pepper and cardamom. Order yourself a coffee and while you wait study the coffee paraphernalia.
Established: 1887 Location: 52 Old Compton Street, W1V 6PB. Tel: 020 7437 2480 Subscription: No but you can order online.
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In the heart of London is its square mile - a thriving epicentre of trade and commerce that started in London's coffee houses in the 1700s. So it is more than serendipitous that Square Mile Coffee Roasters has such a namesake. Founded by James Hoffman, a world barista champion, and Anette Moldvaet, world coffee cup tasting champion, Square Mile is an award winning roaster committed to making London famous for good coffee. Mainly a wholesale business, you can find them at London’s Borough Market during the week fueling London workers with their favourite brew. For an at home experience, order yours online. The current seasonal roast - Red Brick Express comes highly recommended with its sweet notes from a blend of La Bolsa, Bosques De San Francisco, and Gachenge AB.
Established: 2007 Location: Go direct to their website - http://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/ Subscription: 6 or 12 month subscriptions (bean only) |
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