Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
Interesting mate that you're a food technologist. Nice one. I completely agree with your views on the quality of coffee served, and cafes here, compared with in the countries you mention - but it's getting better

Folks like Grant are forcing up the standards!

Marco.
I think the vital point in James's input was 'coffee in the large chains' ...
Coffee in the independents, is in general, Top Notch! (and yes i've travelled extensively in Italy, France etc.)
Well, it is in the mighty Metropolis, albeit outrageously bloody overpriced. Are there good coffee outlets in The Valleys Marco? ....

and yes, Grant's offerings always look superb!