Caffè Lungo [topic: review 24]

Today I would like to introduce to you, my coffee experience at Fat Harry's which is situated at the Malta International Airport. I asked for an espresso lungo after a dinner, and this is the cup I got.

I got this cuppa

I have to say, that this cup gave me mixed feelings. Despite the popular perception for Lavazza, I am not a fan for it. Being too commercialised, Lavazza tends to be bland, yet this time it was not. The temperature was just right and the coffee must have been tampered well because the coffee consistency was well presented. As one can see from the picture, the final presentation was not as it should, because it was as if the cup went through some rough waves before it got to me.

It was something noticeable that this place does not present plastic stirrer for coffee, yet I would like to pass on my honest opinion. Being a restaurant, it would reduce a lot useless waste if you present a normal washable stirrer. Also, it would be of better service to present a glass of water with coffee. Why? Click HERE for an answer.

Overall, the coffee experience was indeed positive. Having room for improvement however, makes your service worth another visit to check on progress. Keep it up!

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Caffè Macchiato [topic: review 23]

Hi there! It's time for another review @ amoreperilcaffe. This time I went to Cospicua (Bormla) for a coffee at Nuovo Cafe San Giorgio. With a splendid view in this wonderfully restored area, I ordered a caffè macchiato - not usually my choice yet I was ready for a risk. Reason for this is that rarely do I get a decent macchiato which is not served as a mini-cappuccino here in Malta.

That was my cup

One has to admit that visibly, the macchiato I got was not bad at all. It was by far one of the few visibly splendid macchiato.

It is such a pity this place does not serve a glass of water with coffee. Why? Click HERE for an answer.

When I tasted this coffee, I found a very bad surprise. It was piping hot. I couldn't stand the tip of my tongue with the burning sensation I got. I'm not sure if it was the coffee or the milk temperature that ruined it all. What a pity! A colleague of mine had a boiling hot cappuccino, so I'm assuming the problem is milk and the frothing process.

Dear management please note that either the temperature setting or the milk frothing was overdone. Coffee by defauly is literally ruined in all senses when temperature is exceeded. It makes no sense to serve a boiling soup of coffee and or milk in there, especially considering that a coffee place has a person that is able to pour milk in an espresso in a decent way.

I wouldn't say I won't give it a try again, but please fix this issue and take your coffee a step upwards.

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Cold Brew Coffee [topic: review 22]

Hello and welcome to a new week and a new review. It's time for a different kind of review as this is our first for a cold brew. This time we're reviewing Flora's Tearoom (Cafè) in Naxxar.

the cold brew I got to enjoy

I have to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of cold brews, but I felt adventurous this time and went for it! If I was adventurous, I was pleased with the result. The temperature was just right, not too cold though chilled. I was very curious about the type of coffee bean used for the infusion but the end result was pleasant. A good way to start the day when the weather is not cool enough for a hot intake. Well done Flora's.

For those who would like to know more about cold brews, just click HERE.

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