The art of making coffee is no easy feat. It takes skills and intricate knowledge of coffee beans cultivated in various parts of the planet, which gives them that special aroma unlike any other. A good well-made cup of coffee goes a long way into electrifying your senses, jarring them awake. But your kitchen often churns out unsatisfactory coffee to put you in the right mood. Go to the big guns for a helping of dark, smooth, nutty coffee to kick you awake. For us that place usually is ‘The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’, a mecca for coffee and tea lovers. This popular American chain of coffee-tea houses first started it’s journey in 1963 and reached Delhi NCR decades ago in form of numerous well-placed coffee shops. Try the one on the 1st Floor, Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, New Delhi.
The café opens it’s door around 9 am, long before the mall starts buzzing with it’s usual life. It could be a great time to drop in for breakfast before commencing on your shopping spree. If you are in middle of an exhausting time, cool down your heels with a refreshing cup of tea. Their variety of coffee and teas is staggering. No matter how fussy you are with your drink, their baristas will win you over with a single cup. A decadent concoction of white chocolate latte or an African sunrise tea, indulge your senses to this glorious café affair. Alongside tuck into, quinoa poha, ham & cheese omelette, kheema pav, summer delight salad, baked caprese on toast, chipolate chicken sandwich, Mediterranean fritters, penne puttanesca, masala paneer tortilla wrap and spaghetti chicken basil aglio olio.
If coffee/tea and sweet something is all you want then browse through their display for a perfect dessert. Choco fudge cake, Chicago cheese cake, hazelnut tiramisu, white forest gateaux, boston nut brownie, almond biscotti, banana walnut muffin and blueberry cheese cake will spoil your sweet tooth silly. The café imports its produce straight from the rolling green hills of Assam to the dense coffee plantations of Africa. The vibe is always casual and cheerful here. Being located just near to the escalator, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is always busy. The open walled cozy design instantly beckons you. Try to grab a table near to the opening if you are in mood for people watching. Prices are affordable.
- Apart from their drinks, they offer a great menu of tidbits such as ‘Almond Biscotti’, a rich and fulfilling ‘Saffron Mawa Muffin’ or a quick ‘Pesto Cottage Cheese Turn Over’
- The ‘Chocolate and Almond Croissant’ goes well with either ‘Iced Cafe Latte’ or ‘Hot Caramel Latte’
- They serve one of the best coffees in town. You must try the ‘Macchiato’ or a cool, heat-busting ‘Ice Blended Pure Double Chocolate’
