Coffee is an integral part of a lot of our lives, while it can be a conversation starter it can also be your best friend on a lonely night. However, every once in a while, we do wish to indulge in what can be deemed as “exotic” or “modern flavours” of coffee and of late, there are a lot of cafes in India that are genuinely working towards providing a unique and remarkable coffee experience to their customers.

If you are an ardent coffee lover and hail from the vibrant City of Joy, then we have some amazing recommendations for you to go and try out if you are someone who sincerely loves coffee. Without further ado, let’s dive right into these coffee houses and discover what they have in store for this International Coffee Day-

Craft Coffee:

Craft Coffee in Kolkata is all about the nuances of coffee, from flavours to roasts, and they extend this attention to detail to food pairings as well. They’ve introduced “Cascucha,” a fizzy, low-caffeine, fermented Cascara cherry tea that defies tradition. Craft Coffee also explores fusion coffee recipes like Cranberry Cold Brew and Orange Cold Brew while offering a smooth and gentle cold brew experience. This Coffee Day will witness the debut of Craft Coffee’s exclusive microlot, Lot 261, sourced from Rivara estate, celebrated for its meticulous fermentation process resulting in a naturally sweet and intricately layered flavour profile.

8th Day Cafe & Bakery:

8th Day Cafe & Bakery offers a unique coffee experience, demonstrating how speciality coffee can unite cultures and enrich the city’s social fabric. With its inviting ambience reminiscent of an “American Cafe Experience,” 8th Day has become a cultural hub where people gather for moments of solitude, casual get-togethers, or romantic rendezvous while savouring speciality coffee. Committed to excellence, 8th Day exclusively serves AA or AAA Arabica coffee beans from Indian farms, focusing on fruity and chocolate tones to delight their patrons. Founder Grant Walsh’s dedication to consistency and close relationships with select farms ensures a top-tier coffee experience, exemplified by AAA Arabica beans, among the world’s finest.

Potboiler Coffee House:

Nestled in Kolkata’s Southern Avenue, Potboiler Coffee House is a speciality coffee shop passionate about redefining coffee’s perception beyond bitterness and promoting Indian coffee culture. With the motto “There’s coffee for everyone,” they aim to make coffee an enjoyable experience for all. They even birthed Tramways Coffee, offering ethically sourced Indian coffee. Their signature creation, ‘The Orange Palace,’ is a sensory masterpiece blending Espresso, Orange Juice, Rosemary, Cinnamon, and trade secrets. In celebration of World Coffee Day and Durga Pujo, the coffee shop is currently offering a special drink called the “Pujo Mawa Latte.” This unique beverage allows customers to explore the variety of coffee flavours available as the shop constantly introduces new coffee beans and showcases different guest roasters each month. The shop is always pushing the limits of what coffee can be.

So, when are you planning to try out these amazing places out?