Famous Coffee Shops pt2

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, listeners, It's time once again for another episode of
the Coffee and Cafe Podcast, a show dedicated to all
you caffeine addicts out there. I personally have an intravenous
drip installed that I put some espresso roast into daily.

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Just keeps me alluded throughout the day. Now, I'm just kidding,
I wish I could get a coffee IV. We're going
on about a list about the most famous coffee shops
in the world. If some of these are near you,
you're lucky you can go to them, and if you're traveling,

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might be a good point of interest. Our first stop
today Cafe toward Tony, located in Buenos Air, Argentina, It's
the heartbeat of tango and letters. Since opening in eighteen

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fifty eight, Cafe Tortoni has been the beating cultural heart
of Buenos Aires. This ornate cafe, with its stained glass ceilings,
carved wood paneling, and antique mirrors, has been a gathering

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place for poets, artists, and political thinkers during Argentina's Golden Age.
Jorge Louis Burgess, the legendary writer, was a frequent visitor,
as were tango musicians who often performed in incentimate rooms.

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The cafe's menu flex argenteen traditions, offering thick cordatos and melunas,
alongside live tango shows and poetry readings. Cafe tor Toni
remains a sanctuary of South American bohemia, where the blending

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of coffee, music, and literature creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere
else in the world. Next up, Blue Bottle Coffee, located
in Tokyo, Japan, known for precision brewing in the land

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of craftsmanship, Blue Bottle Coffee, originally from Oakland, California, has
found a perfect cultural match in Tokyo. Opening its first
Japanese location in twenty fifteen, Blue Bottle introduced meticulous third

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wave coffee brewing to a city renowned for its devotion
to craftsmanship and ritual Tokyo's minimalist Blue Bottle cafes emphasizing
clean design with white walls, natural wood, and bright lighting.

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Reflecting Japanese esthetic principles like wabi sabi. The baristas treat
every cup like a meditation, hand pouring coffee over ceramic
drippers and timing every extraction to the second. This precision

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complements Japan's cultural appreciation for process and detail, bridging Western
coffee innovation with Eastern tradition. Blue Bottles Tokyo outposts have
inspired a new wave of specialty coffee shops across Asia,

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setting standards for freshness, purity, and experience in Cafe deve Flora,
located in Paris, France, is the cradle of extensialism in
cafe society. Situated on Boulevard Saint Germain, Cafe deve Flora

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is among Paris' most storied coffee houses. Established in the
late nineteenth century, it became the EMBA center of French
intellectual life. Throughout the twentieth century. Jean Paul Satri and
Simone de Bouiller famously made their second home, using the

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cafe as a venue for existentialist discourse and political debate.
The cafes art deco interiors and iconic red awnings invite
patrons into a world of literary and philosophical tradition beyond coffee.

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The CAF's menu features classic Parisian offerings cafe krim croissans
in the occasional Absinthe cocktail. The outdoor terraces perfect for
people watching and capturing the quintessential Parisian spirit. Cafe to

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Flora not just a cafe, it's a living archive of
the idea that shaped modern Western thought. And next stop
Son Eustacio To Cafe in Rome, Italy. It's a Roman

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coffee ritual preserved. Saint Eustacio To Cafe, near Room's Pantheon,
represents the soul of a Roman coffee culture. Founded in
nineteen thirty eight, the cafe is famous for a secret

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coffee roasting and blending method that produces an espresso known
for its thick creaming grama and balanced flavor. Locals swear
by its Grand Cafe, a robust yet smooth espresso that
is both intensely flavorful and elegantly simple. The cafes barisas

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still employ traditional Italian espresso machines and the ritual of
standing at the bar sipping coffee quickly but appreciatively. The
cherished Roman custom Sanistachio blends the past with the present,
preserving time honored techniques while catering to modern coffee lovers.

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It's a must visit for anyone wanting to experience authentic
Italian espresso culture. And next on to day's list Cafe
Florian in Venice, Italy. It's the grand dam of European
coffee houses. Nestled in stunning Piazza San Marco, Cafe Florian

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opened in seventeen twenty, making it Europe's oldest coffee house
in continuous operation. Founded during the earth wave of coffee's
arrival in the West, it became a meeting point for
Venetian aristocracy, diplomats, and intellectuals. The cafe's interior is a

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breathtaking display of Baroque elegance. Gilded stucco ceilings, intricate frescoes,
and crystal chandeliers illuminate rooms where history seems frozen in time.
Visitors today can enjoy classic Venetian coffee drinks alongside pastries,

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all while surrounded by the echoes of centuries old conversations.
Cafe Florian survived Napoleon's Siege of Venice, two World Wars,
and radical social changes. Throughout it remained a cultural hub,

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inspiring writers like Lord Byron and composers like Wagner, who
were regular patrons. The cafe's legacy continues as a symbol
a Venetian pride and tradition, inviting patrons to sip their

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espresso amid an atmosphere dense with history. Some other notable
coffee houses include Caffeine in London. It's a trail blazer
for the British specialty coffee scene, pairing expert espresso with

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a warm urban vibe that draws in creatives and professionals alike.
Stump Town Coffee Roasters in Portland, Oregon is credited with
igniting America's third wave coffee revolution, focusing on direct trade
an artist in roasting methods that emphasize transparency and flavor clarity. Unfortunately,

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that's all the time that we've got for today's episode
of The Coffee and Cafe Podcast, a show dedicated to
that magical being in getting you up in the morning.
I can't thank you enough for stopping by for another episode.
Until next time,