Toby's ....

For some time now I have been wanting  to venture to Toby's Espresso Bar http://www.tobysestate.com.au/   but  time and distance has always been in the way,  plus I get to drink their beans most days at Elevenses.. and the coffee is always so delicious, spot on.  I find it hard to reason with myself to take that 1.5km trip to the other end of the city.  On Wednesday I finally  pulled the pin and decided to go, plus on the upside  it seemed to be what could be the last of the nice days before  the colder weather sets in for good! I caught the train to Parliament and managed to locate it fairly easily.. (my map skills are getting better!)



 I felt a little intimidated walking in to sit down, as there really is not much room for sit in coffees.  Its biggest business I imagine is  from the  shop front onto the street! The decor inside is simple with black and white check floors and almost a parquetry design  around the coffee machine. The two guys are fairly easy going and my coffee arrives quite quickly whilst I flick through a coffee magazine that 3 months ago I would never have picked up! How times have changed. I am actually interested in the coffee industry! I tap my feet to the sounds of what seems to be hip hop or something similar whilst I sip my coffee. I cant believe how flawless it is with the same familiar taste I get when drinking their beans at Elevenses! I think the single origin on that day was an Ethiopian Eastern Harcar, they had scrawled on a mirror behind the impressive coffee machine, the coffee should have notes of blueberry, with dark chocolate layers and a mild finish! It was spot on! I could really taste the smallest hint of blueberry... bizarre.. but heavenly! I definitely need some more coffee education pronto!!! First cupping session I see I am there!!



I will definitely be venturing up here again soon, and next time I might even walk! 

Until Next time xx

Doesn't it look perfect!