Going to London tomorrow

by **propofolpete** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:46 pm

I had such a cracking latte at milk bar today that I had to let the TMC world know. If only I could do with their beans at home what they do in house!

by **Joey** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:14 pm

what made it so special? (curious) :shock:

I'll be in London at the end of April.
Guess this one of the places I have to visit...

by **Raf** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:47 pm

I'm in London right now - South Kensington station to be precise. Any good espresso here, or will I have to go to Soho?

by **propofolpete** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:53 pm

joey wrote:what made it so special? (curious)
I'll be in London at the end of April.
Guess this one of the places I have to visit...

The latte was really well made- perfect milk texture, really sweet natural taste. The coffee was spot on with no bitterness and a very deep flavour.
From a decorative point of view it was topped off with the best rosetta I've seen for a long time.
I bought another bag of their beans from SQM, I'm trying to get a decent Espresso at home but after today don't expect to match the high quality I enjoyed today..!

by **leecb** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:09 pm

I'm in London right now - South Kensington station to be precise. Any good espresso here, or will I have to go to Soho?

You'll be lucky Raf! West London is a desert! It'll have to be Soho or east London where they have way too much fantasic coffee.
Why is that?

by **Eschatologist** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:50 pm

On the Eastside, an appreciative customer base, outlets that value community over competition, and no chains. That's just how we roll

by **Jasonscheltus** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:38 pm

east london buried coffee@

R.I.P.

by **Raf** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:50 pm

Soho it will be then. And Smithfield! And at night: Rasoi! And Sunday lunch: St Johns!

by **Raf** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:26 am

Well, that double ristretto at Milk Bar was *exactly* what I was looking for...

by **CakeBoy** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:17 pm

Good eh Raf?

by **Raf** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:04 pm

Not just good. "Mind blowing" was more what I was thinking. I immediately pressed upon the wife the need for a shiny black, three group La Marzocco. She even seemed to consider it...

by **CakeBoy** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:17 am

Cool!

by **Raf** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:28 pm

incidentally, looking at your signature, cakeboy: do you have a wife? And is she visually impaired? Or does she not mind the coffee equipment blocking major arteries in your home?

by **CakeBoy** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:12 pm

No, I sold her on ebay to finance the kit!

by **Beanie** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:19 pm

You sold Charlie on e-bay?!?!?!?!? For shame!!!

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