So... I was born in Port Elizabeth and lived there for the first 6 years of my life before my dad got transferred to Joburg and the family packed up and moved to Pretoria. 80% of my family still live there. However, I am no longer that small town girl and PE is just....well its just that, a small town.
That's why this time round, I opted for a weekend and not a 10 holiday and I was ready to discover the coffee culture of this... small town :-)
With two Coffee Mags in hand, I boarded my flight to PE and knew exactly where I was going to go... first stop, Mastertons!
The smell of coffee beans roasting hits you in the parking area and all you have to do is follow your nose to the magic!
My bag of Brown Gold is almost finished! That's saying a lot!
A drive down to the original Vovo Telo for more coffee and snacks was next on the agenda. What an awesome surprise when we found that the store was surrounded by the cutest little trinket shops and I walked away with fridge magnets and broaches :-)
Our last stop for the day was Nouvo.My hair needed treating and no better place to visit then this 'Hair, coffee, beauty' one-stop shop.
Did I mention that the place is run by my moms younger brother and his wife?
The shops menu is mouth watering and they run with different specials every day.
The chicken dish to the left was truly amazing.
Gorgeous, succulent chicken on a bed of salad - something to go back for again and again and again!
The chef is extremely passionate about this job and he insists on checking in on each table to ensure the food is satisfactory.
My mom also opted for a salad - something with butternut? The pictures just don't do it any justice and you'll just have to go there and try it yourself :-)
The coffee... well thats what we were there for wasn't it?
Nouvo has its own blend that they now bag and sell (ground or beans) and if you can, get yourself a bag to take home.
The Americano's and the Cappuccinos are very tasty. The blend is quite strong so when making at home, add a little extra water at the end (just a hint)
I will say though that the barrista's are excellent and passionate about there job. The effort put into each brew is fantastic and these guys are looking to give the Urban Express across the road a run for their money :-p
After 3 cappuccino's and a coffee shake, I packed two 250g bags into my suitcase. Upon my return home I popped into have coffee with a new friend, Leandri, and we tested the Nouvo blend. Not bad... not bad at all.
Till the coffee journey continues....
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