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Don’t we love the smell of freshly filtered coffee, the sound of the coffee beans grinding together, the warm brown colour and the beautiful heart with cream on it? A rainy day, a good book and the right coffee are the perfect partners. Coffee was discovered in the 15th Century in the Arabian Peninsula. It was grown in a Yemeni district. By the 16th Century, it then went by Persia, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. Coffee was popularised not just at homes but public places dedicated to them called Qahveh Khaneh modernday cafes. Coffee was accompanied by chatter, a game of chess, and music. As thousands of people visited Makkah every year for Pilgrimage (Hajj) the so-called wine of Arabia went viral throughout the globe. Coffee travelled to Europe in the 17th Century, although coffee was praised in the New East, things weren’t the same for coffee in Europe. People called it “Bitter invention of Satan”. The controversy went so out of hands that the pope had to intervene. He decided to try the beverage for himself and called out a judgement, he found it so piquant and approved for people to drink it. Soon coffee houses became the new attraction points across England, Austria, France, Germany and Holland. Coffee quickly replaced the morning drinks like beer and wine, people who drank coffee performed with better work quality than those who drank wine and beer. Dutch soon decided to step in on the trade for coffee and failed miserably until they cultivated coffee in Indonesia. Slowly coffee grew throughout the globe and was the drink of the majority. Even today coffee is one of the most ordered and consumed beverages. Just like Indian fathers have ginger, millennials have coffee to cure it all. No matter what the problem is; coffee is your solution, bursting with migraines, have a coffee. Have trouble sleeping, drink coffee. Coffee is best with the desired ambience; it goes well with anything, a starry night, a light night drive, first date. Since we are talking about coffee and ambience, here are Hyderabad’s most loved coffee houses and cafes; brewing and serving the best.

If you want to taste a freshly brewed coffee with a homely and elegant feel at the same time, Roastery Coffee House is your spot. With their black and white tiles around the open garden to sip your coffee with fresh air or if you want to get comfy, you can switch to their indoor space. Roastery Coffee House handpicks their beans and roasts them just for you, they serve both hot and cold brews, french press, Aeropress and their best seller is Classic Cappuccino. You can also buy their coffee powder with many flavours to choose from, all available on their website.

Address: 418, 8-2, 287/12, Rd Number 14, BNR Colony, Venkat Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Tel: 6309590610

Starbucks

The iconic coffee house of all times, with their wooden flooring, modern furniture makes it suitable for everyone. Starbucks is known for its genuine taste and their famous white cups with your name on it. They serve coffees and frappes and are known for their strong espresso and most loved Caramel Frappuccino, Java Chip Frappuccino. Starbucks is great for some me time, or to work on a project with its easily accessible charging ports.

Address: Road Number 92, near Apollo Hospital, MLA Colony, Jubilee Hills. Tel:7032865068 Many other outlets located at various locations

There is nothing better than connecting with nature over a great cup of coffee. And iron hill cafe is all about that, with huts around a green garden. It helps you disconnect from the world. And dive into the hot and sweet aroma of your favourite coffee. Iron hill cafe coffees are handmade with Aero press and Chemex with their sourced hand-picked beans. Some of Iron hill favourites are Ironhill Nitro Brew Coffee and Honduras Coffee Beans.

Address: Plot No. 11 2, SECTOR 1, behind Pride Honda, HUDA Techno Enclave, Madhapur. Tel: 79934 99888

Macobrew World Coffee Bar

If you are looking forward to chilling with some extravagant vibes, then Macobrew World Coffee Bar is the place to be. With their special and aromatic coffee, you’ll be mesmerized. It’s also LGBTQ+ friendly. They serve hot and cold brew and have a huge variety of lattes to try.

If you are interested in art and philosophical conversations then beyond coffee is just that. With different and diverse artists and artwork displayed for you to enjoy. Just like the name suggests beyond coffee is not your average coffee shop, it’s more than with their unique, and tasty coffee. Their dali’s delight is must try!

Address: Rd Number 36, Jawahar Colony, Jubilee Hills. Tel: 040 23545359

Autumn leaf cafe

Autumn leaf cafe is your little vintage cottage for some cosy and comfy vibes. It has a great outdoor and indoor space. The name suggests a lot about the place it’s a warm and soothing experience. They serve a special range of hot and cold brews.

Address: Plot no, 823, Rd Number 41, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills. Tel: 040 23550986

I start work with a cup of coffee; I can’t imagine a meeting or call without having it. My meetings are long, I require a lot of energy to keep myself active, and a David off Rich/Fine Aroma does the morning job for me by boosting my mood instantly and making things better. There are other benefits of coffee like improving cognitive functions, reducing anxiety or stress, boosting metabolism etc. My evening brews change every day, a hazelnut cappuccino, or a classic Americano. I love brewing different coffees just like I wear different socks, a Classic Cascara, Malabar and Ethiopian Harrar, I add required beans in my French press and love to experiment on various combinations. Rahul Kanuganti - CEO-FLYTTA Well, I’m a morning person, and I love to start my day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. The main reason behind a cup of coffee in the early hours of the day is the instant energy boost; It helps and enhances my workout. It also refreshes my brain and gets it ready for the big day ahead. Now being a college student I leave everything for the last minute hence leading to staying up at nights and completing projects, assignments. Being an early bird, the only thing that keeps me up is caffeine. That’s the role coffee plays in this engineering student’s daily life. Mohammed Ahad khan, An engineering student at JNTUH

Coffee; let’s call it the love of my life. Everything from its aroma, to its taste, needless I say, I’m emotionally invested in coffee. You know when you love something to an extent that life seems impossible without it, there it is. That’s what coffee is to me. Besides, you know what to have when you’re exhausted from work and need a refresher. Coffee makes me happy and it’s a genuine feeling. I’ll probably just start my coffee business someday. Your day’s good when your coffee is good. It’s a fact.

Subhana Ahsan - Student

For me coffee is no longer instant, loaded with ice cream, creamer or toppings and I discovered this undying love for strong unsweetened artisanal coffee only 4-5 years ago when I became lactose intolerant. I was residing in Bombay and Bangalore back then and I got hooked to the third wave of coffee. I couldn’t get myself to quit it and started enjoying it over long conversations because you cannot just gulp down an artisanal coffee, without inhaling the aroma of different estates, the notes filled with chocolate, honey, etc. It awakens your senses. I have learnt about different waves of coffee, the brewing methods, etc during my work experience with Roastery Coffee House and my go-to brewing methods at home would be using a French Press and Moka Pot. At a coffee house, I always go for a cold brew, pour-over or a strong cappuccino. Fun fact, I can never stay up with a cup of coffee, I fall asleep instead. Megha Beria - Product Designer/ Freelance Visual designer and content creator