It’s a new year, there’s a new you, and fittingly there are plenty of new coffee shops in Hong Kong to park yourself at and begin 2025 on a good note. 1. Blue Bottle Coffee Tung Chung The American coffee chain has opened its first branch on Lantau Island, a spacious and light-filled cafe in … Read more
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to call on friends and acquaintances alike to catch up over a good cup of coffee. Fortunately Hong Kong is not left wanting, with new cafes and coffee shops opening on both sides of Victoria Harbour. 1. Ramie From the team behind Sai … Read more
In my view, Caffe Nero is a hidden gem when compared to its rivals. I believe its cakes surpass those of Costa, its sandwiches outdo Starbucks, and it serves a robust coffee. So, the prospect of sampling their new Christmas range, particularly the pistachio hot chocolate, filled me with anticipation. On a chilly Sunday morning, … Read more
A food expert has tried one of the world’s rarest coffees and delivered a damning verdict. Paying £265 for a shot of espresso in Mayfair, London at a luxury coffee bar may sound ludicrous but expert James Hoffmann says there are certain cups of coffee which deserve the valuation. In this case, the scarcity of … Read more
Quebec’s Alimentation Couche-Tard started with one store in 1980. Now, the retailer stands a serious chance of taking over the largest operator of convenience stores in the world: 7-Eleven. Currently, 7-Eleven’s more than 84,000 locations across the globe are owned by Japanese retailer giant, Seven & i Holdings, which rejected an offer worth $38.5 billion … Read more
A 125-year-old café in Budapest, Hungary, has gained international attention for its stunning decor. Since Budapest’s New York Café went viral on social media, tourists and TikTok enthusiasts from far and wide have increasingly started to visit, waiting in queue for hours to admire its interior. The New York Café has been designed to make … Read more
Buckingham Palace has opened its doors to the public this summer, offering royal enthusiasts a chance to enjoy coffee and cake at the Garden Cafe on the West Terrace. The menu boasts a variety of options, from sandwiches and bagels to fruit pots, raspberry Victoria sponge and an array of cakes. Visitors can, of course, … Read more
Thousands of Ontario liquor store employees will walk off the job Friday after contract negotiations between the LCBO and its workers broke down, the workers’ union says. Representatives of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) blamed Premier Doug Ford’s government for the breakdown at a news conference Thursday evening, just hours before the midnight strike deadline … Read more
Read on and you will learn that the drink has its origins in the maker’s childhood, one that was “filled with the scent of tea, Cantonese opera and my cravings for soda”. At Ztoryhome, there is a story or intentionality behind everything – and that is because “feeding your soul” is its guiding mantra, from … Read more
Tired from work or home life, Astral Ray Coffee customers can unwind with a roasted brew and some good-natured banter. Dedicated to being oases of respite, such places are still rare in Japan but are slowly increasing in number. Japanese society promotes a hardworking culture, and very few Japanese people spend time in cafes and … Read more
