Tasting Coffee in tourist cities: the 6 Best Coffee cities in the World must go in their lifetime

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In many cities with the world's top coffee, cafes are not only a place for people to taste drinks, but also a center for emotional and cultural exchange. Although each city has different interpretations of coffee culture, the following six cities have one thing in common in addition to their fame in the fields of tourism, leisure and culture: there are many urban cafes. Let's get up and see which cities there are.

[Taipei, Taiwan]

Speaking of Taiwanese, the first impression of most foreign visitors is that they are very friendly and friendly. On this small and beautiful island, Taiwanese with strong resilience and learning ability have made the development of the service industry impressive, and even attracted many other countries to come to study. Taipei, as the capital, can be said to be the epitome of the whole of Taiwan. Coffee culture has set off a wave after wave in Taipei, with more and more specialty coffee appearing, among which there are many coffee winners who have participated in international competitions.

In the business circle of National Taiwan University and mansion, an independent coffee movement has sprung up. Young people who are interested in coffee and young people with research have realized their blueprints for the coffee world in small shops with characteristics. Huashan Art Special Zone and Songshan Cultural Innovation Park, which have played an important role in the development of the cultural and creative industry in recent years, are surrounded by the first-level war zone of the cafe. Whether it is a shop that boasts its own coffee beans, an Italian cafe with the guidance of a world champion, or a boutique cafe that focuses on individual coffee, the entire coffee culture in Taipei has been elevated to another level. In addition, with the promotion of chain coffee takeout bars and convenience stores, coffee drinking has become a national movement!

Most of the ▲ Taipei Cafe is very distinctive in decoration style.

[Melbourne, Australia]

As Australia's second largest city, Melbourne has gained a reputation as the most livable city in the world more than once, and a large number of Italian immigrants have made the coffee culture thrive here. Melbourne is the coffee capital of Australia. It is reported that Melbourne consumes 2500 grams of coffee beans per person per year. Although the urban population is only about 3.9 million, there are more than 1000 cafes. Cafes everywhere, whether in streets or alleys, are the portrayal of the classic slogan "I'll have a cup of coffee with you no matter how busy I am."

At the beginning of the day in Melbourne, it is opened by the smell of coffee, office workers who rush to work, or passers-by who walk leisurely down the street, you can always see people drinking coffee. The unique feature of Melbourne coffee culture is that it is natural, without deliberate packaging, and the natural atmosphere makes people want to stop, so in Melbourne, where the pace of life is slow, drinking coffee has become an indispensable taste in life.

▲, located in Degraves Street in Melbourne, is a coffee street known to coffee lovers.

[Havana, Cuba]

When it comes to Cuba, the first thing that comes to mind is passionate folk customs and high-quality cigars. In fact, the climate of Cuba is very suitable for growing coffee beans. After coffee was introduced from Dominica to Cuba in 1748, Cubans began to grow coffee. Among them, the coffee beans grown in Crystal Mountain are the most famous. Rich espresso with white sugar, known as the authentic way of drinking Cuban coffee, is something Cubans drink at almost every meal. It's easy to find a good cup of coffee in Havana, and most restaurants or private restaurants offer it.

Friends who are crazy about coffee suggest looking for cafes in historic buildings along La Habana Vieja on the eastern edge of the city when traveling. Although it is called the Old City, there are many modern bars and cafes in the surrounding squares and parks. Take a break in the cafe in the square and experience the vitality that belongs to Cuba.

▲ outdoor cafes in the old city of Havana are full of retro style. (photo: BBC TRAVEL)

[Vienna, Austria]

Vienna, as one of the important cities in Europe, although its area is small, it attracts many important international organizations to set up here because of its excellent geographical environment. Due to the strong classical music atmosphere in the urban area, musicians from all over the world gathered here, which also made Vienna the music capital and music capital of the world. Coffee culture is a culture that the local people are quite proud of, and even call it the three treasures of Vienna with waltz and music, so drinking coffee has become a part of life here.

There are a large number of local cafes, whether it is the take-out bar on the street corner or the theatre, the magnificent coffee shop near the university, as long as the amount of a cup of coffee, you can chat and exchange feelings in the cafe. One of the most famous and coffee-loving tourists is a must-visit attraction in Vienna: the Central Cafe. Before World War I, it was a meeting place for many playwrights, musicians, diplomats and other well-known figures. Locals also said that music masters Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert were also regulars here.

Whether it's true or not, today's Central Cafe is very good, even a little crowded, and still attracts a lot of visitors. Interestingly, there are so many kinds of coffee in Vienna Cafe that people are often at a loss. It is recommended to visit friends who want to experience authentic Viennese coffee for the first time. You can order a cup of "Melange". This coffee with strong aroma of coffee and milk will not disappoint you. In addition, when the waiter brings you coffee, he will also give you a cup of water at the same time. The water quality in Vienna is very good and it is very clean to drink. However, if the waiter sends you a second cup of water, it will imply that you are staying too long.

Most of the cafes in ▲ Vienna are full of classical flavor.

[Seattle, USA]

Walking on the streets of Seattle, you will find that many people have a paper cup in their hand, which is filled with coffee. Seattle people like to drink coffee, some people say that because of the weather, Seattle is a rainy city, so it needs a cup of coffee to keep the mood warm; others say it is because the chain coffee brand originated here. Anyway, it's always nice to have a cup of coffee at any time.

In addition to making a pilgrimage to the place of origin of the chain cafe, ▲ has many very distinctive cafes in Seattle.

[Rome, Italy]

Italy is a country full of history and enthusiasm, and not a small number of people travel from all over the world every year. There is a famous Italian saying: men should be like good coffee, strong and enthusiastic. It can be seen that the Italian flavor of coffee is strong.

When you travel in Italy, you will find that cafes abound, and locals call it Bar. When passing by, ordering a cup of coffee and leaving after a sip is a common habit for Italians. It is not necessary to sit down and spend time chatting, just as we cannot live without water. The first thing Italians do when they get up and open their eyes is to make coffee. Coffee Bar can be seen everywhere in the street. According to statistics, the average Italian drinks 20 cups of coffee a day! You can imagine how important coffee is to them.

▲, don't be in a hurry, have a cup of coffee and start again.

After reading the above reports, the next time you have a chance to travel to these places, don't just focus on traveling. Please remember to do as the Romans do, and enjoy a good cup of coffee slowly and leisurely with a relaxed mood.