We decided to walk out of work on a pleasant Dec afternoon in search for that warm smell of coffee. Sun was out today and weather felt nice and crisp after a long cold and wet week. We were on our feet and moving without any prior knowledge of where we are heading. I enjoyed the feeling of exploring the streets, where I had know idea of where I was heading but I was sure I'll keep walking until I find that right warm smell of coffee. I wonder if the explorers feel the same way when they go out on excursions on unknown lands for weeks and months or years.
Well fortunately or not, we did not have to go too far on our exploration. On He-Ping road, not very far from our office we noticed 3 old local men sitting on a table on the side walk and laughing loudly with their cup of coffee! Behind the table was the old western style big glass window, dressed with traditional white curtains and simple Christmas decoration. Smell of coffee was welcoming and so we entered the Tiamore Coffee shop.
At this hour, we were the only patrons in the warm coffee shop apart from the three old men who decided to sit out in the open air. There was a book shelf on the right as we entered, small display of desserts and cakes right in front of us and a coffee bar on the left hand side wall of the shop. I could have taken the interiors for an old tavern or a western bar if it was not serving coffee. There were 8 -10 wooden tables with Red table cloth and wooden chairs neatly lined up by the right hand side wall of the café. Walls were lined up with big sized frames of very diverse things! One of the frame was of Sydney harbour while one more was replica of last supper but with modern White Men and Women instead of Jesus and his disciples. Each table had a little paper lamp and it was decorated with a Christmas tree paper cut-out, cute!
Waiter very promptly filled our glasses with water and gave us the tea time menu. They had tea-time sets of drink and a snack / dessert. They were offering bottom less regular coffee at this hour but other drinks were only by the cup. I must say, they had a pretty elaborate list of teas, chocolate drinks but coffee was left to basic expresso, americano and cappuccino. Well, most of the times I stick to Cappucino for my afternoon drink but sometimes I like to see more options on the menu. Especially in winters, I like the smell of cinnamon or nutmeg or toffee in drink to add the warmth. We ordered our drinks and in due time our drinks were served in nice abstract art cups and a small wooden condiments tray of Cinnomon, chocolate powder and brown sugar. Coffee was very good, not very strong and tasted nice with a dash of cinnamon on the froth.
All delighted and warm, I was ready to head back to work.
Well fortunately or not, we did not have to go too far on our exploration. On He-Ping road, not very far from our office we noticed 3 old local men sitting on a table on the side walk and laughing loudly with their cup of coffee! Behind the table was the old western style big glass window, dressed with traditional white curtains and simple Christmas decoration. Smell of coffee was welcoming and so we entered the Tiamore Coffee shop.
At this hour, we were the only patrons in the warm coffee shop apart from the three old men who decided to sit out in the open air. There was a book shelf on the right as we entered, small display of desserts and cakes right in front of us and a coffee bar on the left hand side wall of the shop. I could have taken the interiors for an old tavern or a western bar if it was not serving coffee. There were 8 -10 wooden tables with Red table cloth and wooden chairs neatly lined up by the right hand side wall of the café. Walls were lined up with big sized frames of very diverse things! One of the frame was of Sydney harbour while one more was replica of last supper but with modern White Men and Women instead of Jesus and his disciples. Each table had a little paper lamp and it was decorated with a Christmas tree paper cut-out, cute!
Waiter very promptly filled our glasses with water and gave us the tea time menu. They had tea-time sets of drink and a snack / dessert. They were offering bottom less regular coffee at this hour but other drinks were only by the cup. I must say, they had a pretty elaborate list of teas, chocolate drinks but coffee was left to basic expresso, americano and cappuccino. Well, most of the times I stick to Cappucino for my afternoon drink but sometimes I like to see more options on the menu. Especially in winters, I like the smell of cinnamon or nutmeg or toffee in drink to add the warmth. We ordered our drinks and in due time our drinks were served in nice abstract art cups and a small wooden condiments tray of Cinnomon, chocolate powder and brown sugar. Coffee was very good, not very strong and tasted nice with a dash of cinnamon on the froth.
All delighted and warm, I was ready to head back to work.
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