Cold coffee chills for this Dhaka summer
Whether you need a midday mug to keep yourself awake after the fifth meeting on a row or just need a break to hang out with your friends and shed some of that exam stress, plenty of cafés around town offer a wide range of freshly brewed cold coffees that are sure to make you crave for more!
North-End Coffee Roasters
Literally a piece of heaven for every coffee fanatic, no other café understands the need for perfect coffee as much as North-End does. With an extensive collection of iced coffee and blended frozen drinks, North-End offers something for everyone. You could order your favourite hot coffee drink and have it iced with Tk 25 extra or opt for the coffee freddos which are only served cold. A must-have at North-End is the raspberry mocha at Tk 300 for a regular cup and Tk 400 for a large cup. Precise in terms of consistency, this drink leaves you with a slightly fruity aftertaste from the raspberry that perfectly complements the initial burst caffeine.
George's Café
With three outlets in Uttara, Banani and Dhanmondi, George's Cafe prides itself in being a slice of New York in Dhaka, and has been consistent in providing top-quality coffee to everyone. The flavoured cappuccinos and lattes at only Tk 225 come in four variations - vanilla, caramel, mint and cinnamon. However, it is their java drinks that make the consumers go back to the cafe.
What is better than a frothy coffee shake that's easy on your wallet and your palate at only Tk 170! For those with a sweet tooth, opt for the vanilla or caramel java, costing around Tk 220, and you sure will not be disappointed.
Crimson Cup
An absolute delight when it comes to coffee drinks, Crimson Cup has been rather popular among the youth. Most of Crimson Cup's frozen drinks revolve around a variation of lattes - iced café latte, peppermint latte, vanilla latte and so on. For the tea-lovers, crimson cup brings a twist with the chai latte, blending the goodness of tea and coffee at once. The Crimson Cup mocha which is a specialty at Tk 350 for a regular cup, is also a must-have for anyone with a soft corner for mocha.
Coffee World
Starting in 2005, Coffee World has lived up to its name being one of the pioneer coffee shops around town. From the classic iced coffees - espresso, cappuccino, mocha, latte - to more complicated cold coffee drinks, they have it all!
With the regulars starting from Tk 180, their iced coffee can go up to Tk 220. While mocha and cappuccino frappes are the usual favourite drinks, Coffee World has something in store for those who enjoy their coffee bitter and stronger. Yes, that's right! Coffee World even has an espresso cookie frappe at Tk 345 for a regular cup and Tk 365 for a large one.
So next time, you decide to indulge in your favourite drink, do remember to give these a try!
By Adiba Mahbub Proma
Photo: Collected
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