Will Coffee ever rule the World

Will Coffee ever rule the World

A café in the heart of Garki, in City Centre Mall, the quaintness of the Mall and the warmth of the people at the door, on the escalator and in the bookshop housing the café and the Coffee make me feel like I am talking to my friend in a place where I am truly welcome. From the first step into Roving Heights, everything steals my heart. 

Tigray Coffee has quite a fascinating name; you’ll get to know more about that soon but when you walk into the café, please look at the Allo on the wall. It’s art. It represents the ancient ways of documentation. Coffee tells stories. Read.

Roving Heights is the place to be. Its decor has a luxurious sharp theme to create a sense of tranquility that soothes you while you wait for your order. Soft music plays in the background, adding to the overall relaxed atmosphere. The tables are arranged in a way for people to connect closely with each other, and the music volume is just perfect. 

“We all make a living by what we get

But we make life by what we give

In some special circumstances,

This special circumstance…”

_Benjamine Clementine, Winston Churchill’s Boy

Books. Coffee. Coffee.

Picture this: a cosy ancient bookshop tucked away on a bustling street, filled with the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee. In every corner, avid readers gather around wooden tables, sipping their steaming cups while immersing themselves in long-forgotten tales and timeless classics. Coffee has been an integral part of bookshops throughout history, transcending cultures and continents.

From the Kissa (coffeehouses) of 15th-century Istanbul to the European salons of the Enlightenment era, it catalyzed intellectual discussions and creative inspiration. Its richness matched the depth found within the pages of books, fueling both mind and body. Today, this tradition lives on as modern bookshops continue to embrace coffee culture, creating havens where lovers can find solace amidst shelves stacked with treasures. So next time you’re lost among towers of books in a bookstore like Roving Heights, take a moment to indulge in a cup of warm coffee – for it is not just a beverage but an indispensable companion on your literary journey through time.

Now what?

I think every bookshop should have a Tigray Coffee café in them. I’m particularly intrigued by the process of making coffee. From farms to the cafés to homes, to lovers and about the stories we tell about coffee. What have you been saying about coffee?

Do you also think Coffee brings light to the world?

“Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.”

― Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

I think Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord think so and witnessing a barista brewing coffee, the technique and heart it takes to make a cup adds an extra layer of excitement to the experience. And that’s love!