Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11895634)

Just got back from two brilliant weeks down under. One thing that really stood out was the quality of the coffee. It was amazing. Had a starbucks today and it was bitter nasty stuff. I've been ruined.

Anyone know where to get good Australian / NZ style coffee in Dubai?

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11895672)

What was different? The beans? The style?

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11895673)

They roast the beans upside down.

Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 11895691)

I find cafe Nero does better tasting coffee than Starbucks/Costa

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11895672)

What was different? The beans? The style?

Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 11895751)

Are the Lime Tree Cafe's still around. They were Australian when I was living in Dubai and the only place to get a decent cuppa and carrot cake.

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11895733)

It's not bitter the way Italian coffee can be. Think richer, creamier, even fruitier. The flavours stand out more because it's not overwhelmed by the bitterness of the coffee itself. Everywhere I went in NZ and Australia the coffee was excellent. I'm not a coffee snob and I just want a good cup and they were fantastic cups.



I also vaguely remember reading about how Australians had introduced a new style of roasting and preparing coffee. Having tried it I'm a full convert.

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11895773)

Interesting. I quite like the bitterness, which is why I go black, no sugar.

How do you drink coffee? White, Black, Latte etc etc?

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11895773)

Interesting. I quite like the bitterness, which is why I go black, no sugar.

How do you drink coffee? White, Black, Latte etc etc?

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11895788)

Cappucinos mostly. Sometimes a latte or flat white.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11895801)

Mostly in a mug. Sometimes a glass in a fancy place.

Is the RAW stuff the one they sell in Taqardo? It's nice...