Coffee is not only just a drink, it’s a culture, an art and a passion. There is a popular Ethiopian legend according to which, coffee was discovered by an Arab shepherd named Kaldi, who found his goats frolicking and full of energy after eating the red fruit of the coffee shrub.
Coffee was drunk in Yemen by the 15th century and had spread to Iran and Turkey by the 16th Century. It reached Europe in the late 16th century through trade.
In the 1600s, coffee houses opened across Europe. The first coffee house in England opened in Oxford in 1651 and by the late 17th century there were many coffee houses in English towns where merchants and professional men met to drink cups of coffee, read newspapers and chat. Coffee houses became a place to socialize.
Instant coffee was invented by a New Zealander David Strang in 1889. Freeze dried coffee was invented in 1938. Decaffeinated coffee was invented by Ludwig Roselius in 1903. Melitta Bentz invented the coffee filter in 1908. Achille Gaggia invented the modern espresso machine in 1946. The first pump driven espresso machine was made in 1960.
Meanwhile in the early 20th century the coffee table became a popular item of furniture.
In the recent years, Lahore has become a hub for different coffee shops and cafes, each of them unique in their own way and serving their specialized coffees.
We have created a list of top 3 coffee houses in Lahore for your convenience to relish your coffee away.
1. Gloria Jeans Coffees:
Gloria Jeans is one of the world’s biggest coffee chains, based in Australia they have more than 1000 outlets in 40 countries.
In Pakistan, the specialty of Gloria Jeans is their coffee maker and the aroma their coffee creates all around. Their expresso bar serves hand crafted hot beverages made from their perfect coffee blends.
Their range consists of all-time classics like Cappuccino and Macchiato to specialties like Caramelatte and Chocolate Macadamia Latté. They have a specialized chiller bar, which offers refreshing chillers like strawberries n cream, vanilla chiller and the legendary Cookies n Cream Espresso Chiller. They also serve savories to go with your coffee and their desserts are worth trying. Gloria Jeans has opened many branches all over Lahore and attracts people from all ages and professions.
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2. Espresso:
Espresso Café is one of the best coffee houses in Lahore, their coffee has the most tempting flavors found in the city. It is a place for people to come and enjoy their beverages along with their delicious food. Their coffee beans are a blend of hand picked, imported and local ingredients. Their ambience, any where in Lahore is cosy and friendly, attracting youngsters to sit and relax.
3. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf:
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was started by Herbert B. Hyman in Southern California in 1963 and since then, has expanded into one of the largest privately-owned, coffee and tea companies in the world.
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This is a hip and modern cafe where coffee lovers can relax and unwind. Their coffee has an American touch to it, the coffee blends they use have a strong flavor and a tempting aroma. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® specializes in roasting the Arabica beans, and serve over twenty handpicked whole leaf teas, all from small farms and private estates in East Africa, Latin America and the Pacific. Thier philosophy is to “respect every Bean” and create a social hub where people can relax and enjoy in a casual, friendly Southern California environment.
Watch my video on Mehreens corner on YouTube, on the related topic and get to know the names of the best cafés in Lahore.
There are many note worthy coffee houses in Lahore providing good quality coffee to the coffee lovers along with an ambience to soothe their nerves.
Coffee is thought to act as an energy booster, however, according to a research, it can also have some other health benefits, such as a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and heart failure.
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