Your Morning Caffeine Kick
Never underestimate the power that a simple cup of coffee can have over your day. Coffee has been America’s most popular pick-me-up for generations. The smell of coffee brewing can be enough to lift your spirits and get your brain firing on even your worst days. Naturally, the main reason why many people drink coffee is for a jolt of caffeine in the morning. However, keep in mind that coffee and coffee houses have a lot more to offer than a little jolt in the morning. A steaming cup of coffee can provide a sense of comfort and calm that de-stress and energize at the same time. Even when you don’t have to wake up to face a busy day, heading over to your favorite coffee shop to curl up with a delicious brew and read a good book can be an excellent way to spend the day. In Cincinnati, there are delicious coffee shops big and small all over the city.
Coffee Emporium
Cincinnati’s favorite coffee shop is Coffee Emporium. Unlike many corporate coffee destinations, Coffee Emporium dedicates itself to providing its customers with the best cup of coffee possible. They serve only fine artisan grade coffee and have an intimate knowledge of where the coffee beans they use are grown and traded so they can guarantee the highest quality possible. The farms that supply their coffee are all small family owned farms that use simple and organic farming techniques to cultivate their crops. They are also dedicated to providing you quality service every time you walk in the door. In addition to purchasing a steaming cup of coffee at the counter for your immediate enjoyment, Coffee Emporium also sells bags of their quality coffee beans that you can take home with you. You can also enjoy an array of baked goods as well as teas and other drinks.
Luckman Coffee Company
Luckman Coffee Company is another trusted name in coffee within the city of Cincinnati. Luckman Coffee is smaller than Coffee Emporium, however, they two place a lot of pride in their artisan coffee blends that are made on the premises. They have almost twenty different blends of coffee that will satisfy a variety of tastes and preferences. You can read about the various blends online on their website and select the coffee that sounds the most appealing to you. Luckman even offers online ordering so you can be guaranteed to get the coffee that you want delivered right to your door.
Highland Coffee House
Highland Coffee House prides itself on providing the perfect coffee house atmosphere for its patrons. Not only will you served with a high quality brew, you will also be able to sit back on one of the comfy couches and enjoy the calm and serene atmosphere provided. Highland Coffee House is a favorite spot for dates looking for a casual but ambience. It is also a very popular place for students to read, write, and study away from the noise and distractions of dorm rooms.
Collective Espresso
Last but not least, Collective Espresso is one of the best places for espresso based drinks in the city. Collective Espresso is most known for their wonderful lattes and talented baristas who create little works of art out of the foam in your cup. Collective Espresso is a small coffee shop, serving only coffee, espresso, lattes and a few other drinks as well as a handful of bakery items. However, stepping through their door a perfectly charming a delicious way to start off your morning.
The next time you decide to kick off your morning with a cup of coffee, think about what coffee is going into your cup. The world is saturated with cheap cups of coffee made from tasteless subpar beans. However, in Cincinnati alone, there are small private coffee shops everywhere that are masters at creating a fine favorable cup of coffee made from only the best ingredients.
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