#Alchemist coffee company full

Samuel Pepys wrote in his infamous diary, that he visited a coffee house and ‘found much pleasure in it, through the diversity of company and discourse’ – for Pepys and many other literate men these coffee houses were places to learn of news of the world. It is believed that England’s first coffee house was opened in Oxford in 1650, while London soon followed in 1652. Coffee drinking and intellectual life were now clearly linked. Known as ‘schools of the wise’, coffeehouses were complimented by all sorts of entertainment from musical performances, games of chess to dancing and of course gossiping and debating. With coffee houses popping up all over the place, they were places to go to socialise. On drinking it the abbots and his monks fond that they were awake for hours, which is perfect for men devoted to prayer!įast forward to the 16th century and coffee was now the beverage of choice in many Middle Eastern countries, spreading to the Balkans, Italy and the rest of Europe largely by the Dutch.Ĭoffee was becoming so popular all over the world that it began a social revolution. Service counts and that is why our dedicated team of artisanal Alchemista’s understand the importance of delivering excellence, consistently, in all that we do, making you feel welcome and leaving happy.ĭid you know that it is believed that coffee was discovered by goats?! After witnessing his goats getting excited after eating some berries from a tree, Kaldi a ninth-century goat herder, mentioned it to the local abbot who suggested they dry and boil the berries to make a beverage. Our coffee experience is about service, being welcomed and served by enthusiastic coffee experts who love what they do. look no further than Alchemista coffee shop.

Our stunning 1st floor is available for provide parties for up to 30 people – so if you are looking for a unique space for a birthday, hen do, baby shower, office meeting etc. To book and to find out more visit our page dedicated solely to the wonderous afternoon tea. If you are looking for something a little more formal for a special occasion, then look no further than our very popular traditional, vegetarian and vegan afternoon teas – cakes, scones, sandwiches, tea and coffee served to you in our cosy café – what’s not to love. Head over to our menu page to get your taste buds tingling. If you would like a bite to eat with your coffee, Alchemista has a selection of home-made cakes to eat in or take-away, or perhaps you would like to sample one of our seasonal treats or freshly made sandwiches, made with only the best locally sourced ingredients. So, if you fancy your coffee with a kick, take a look at our cocktails page to find out what else we have on offer. Espresso, Vodka, Kahlúa and milk, blended to perfection with ice and our warming and bold PURGATORY - black coffee is paired with Spiced Rum, Kahlúa and just a little demerara sugar, finished with a floated layer of cream.

Our unique collection includes HADES - a mudslide-style boozy milkshake. Our greatest work!Īs we love coffee so much, we have also created our very own coffee cocktails for you to enjoy.

#Alchemist coffee company full

Our speciality coffees include the Picadura - ristretto with just a little silky milk, small but powerful, the Black Toade - equal parts espresso and hot milk with added chocolate goodness, copious whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, La Lune - espresso pulled over ice, with a little vanilla syrup, then full cream poured ever-so-slowly over the top, inspired by the Italian affogato and finally the Opus Magnum - espresso cut with the same amount of hot milk, topped withĪn additional ristretto shot. And so apart from the usual suspects we all know and enjoy, from a flat white to a macchiato to our various iced brews, we have also created a handful of signatures (some in our infamous skull glasses!).

The artisan coffee scene in this region exudes passion and the innovation is quite breath-taking. The quality, passion and vibe has been inspirational and so we wanted to bring all the key strands together to create the most satisfying and exciting unique coffee experience for you. A journey to search for the perfect coffee has taken us across Australia and SE Asia, sampling coffee and coffee culture in Melbourne, Sydney, Ho Chi-Min, Chiangmai, Phuket and Bangkok.