The Coffee Column

There are mornings when you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Then there are mornings when you’ve only managed two hours of sleep, which somehow become even less after having to squeeze in an early morning activity before heading to work. That was my reality today. One question kept running

Can we all confirm that craving comfort food in winter is a universal thing? The moment the weather turns chilly, suddenly coffee tastes better, and desserts become irresistible. Whatever the reason, this season always inspires me to continue my quest for some of the best coffee stops in Harare. One café that keeps calling me

It was one of those rare days when I had a serious sweet tooth craving, which I will tell you doesn’t happen often, despite how many times you have read pieces I have written about cakes. This meant I needed somewhere that would satisfy the craving properly. The destination became Café Pistachio, tucked away in

Freshly Ground at Sam Levy’s Village may already be a familiar name to many, but after my visit, I finally understood why it keeps its place so comfortably on Harare’s coffee map. I arrived around 8 am on a Saturday, which in hindsight may have been one of the reasons I went on to have

This past weekend, I dedicated my mornings to running 10km and walking 5km, every morning from Friday through to Sunday. Why, you might ask? Truthfully, I also wish I had a proper answer for you. By the time Sunday morning rolled around, however, it felt as though the fatigue from all three days had decided

If you were in Harare last Friday morning, it could be described as rather cold, at least according to my standards. The air was crisp, and there was also some light drizzle in the air. With such conditions, one would naturally require something warm to soothe themselves. This is what led me to Alfresco at

Coffee fact: The cappuccino is named after the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; its colour mirrors their iconic brown robes. There’s a spot along Enterprise that I pass every single weekday, on my way to work and again on my way home. Lately, it’s been impossible to miss the steady stream of people coming in

Coffee fact: Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with over 2 billion cups enjoyed every single day! For a perfect Sunday, it’s the simple things that hit the spot, good company, a decent drink, and a change of scenery. This past weekend, with the sun finally deciding to show