As they say in Japan: “When in Uji, drink matcha.” So we travelled to the mecca of matcha, to see if it was possible to overdose on the magical green powder.
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Nihonshu bingo at Yamanaka Sake Ekimaru in Umeda
We were only halfway through our Japan trip, and I had already managed to move my progress bar from 36% to 53%. Crossing the halfway mark felt like a significant milestone.
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Crossing three continents with Dutch Colony Coffee
Our daily coffee is brewed with Ethiopian beans, but a recent 1-for-1 offer provided us with the opportunity to explore those from India, Uganda and Honduras.
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Coffee at Komeda’s is a nice way to start the day
Each order of coffee before 11am comes with a complimentary set of bread and toppings, offering good cost/performance for a simple but filling breakfast.
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Cherki is not afraid to experiment with bold Peranakan flavours
We eagerly scanned through all 38 items on the menu. They all sounded really enticing, and the thought of ordering everything briefly crossed our minds.
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13% Wine Bistro is more than just a place for drinks
The Seafood Bisque tasted like something that could have been served at a fancier restaurant, and not in a wine bar with a tiny kitchen and minimal staff.
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Drinking sake from all 47 prefectures of Japan
After years of casual drinking, I’ve managed to try sakes from 17 different prefectures. This is my plan for the remaining 30.
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Buying African beans from Blue Bottle Coffee in Samcheongdong
A wide selection was on display, together with their origins, tasting notes and prices. They were sold in unusually large 300gm bags, with blends going for ₩25,000 and single-origins for ₩35,000.
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An unforgettable excursion to the austere countryside of Elciego
Thirteen years ago, we were in Bilbao and decided to make a trip down to Elciego to stay at the iconic Hotel Marqués de Riscal.
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We finally found the elusive Pineapple and Mango Taiwan Beer
There’s no mistaking the pineapple-ness, of course, but it wasn’t overpowering. Instead, it simply stood there and confidently stated: “I am pineapple.”
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