A little while ago, I wrote a post about my favourite iced coffees at the time. I have since drank many, more iced lattes and frappuccinos and I’m here to give you the low-down on some worth trying if you love caffeine in its icy form.
Iced latte – Bootlegger Coffee Company
Iced Flat White – Vida e Caffe
Iced Latte – Ou Meul Bakkery
Iced Latte – The Vineyard Hotel
Muggacino Frappuccino – Mugg & Bean
There are many, many more. This could go on for a while. If you like having iced coffee at home too, here is something to try…
1/2 cup of water with 1 teaspoon of coffee
1/2 -1 cup of milk
4-5 ice blocks
Chuck it all in a blender and you’re set – its a goodie. You could replace the ice with ice cream if that’s your vibe.
What are your favourite spots to grab an iced coffee?
As a person who appreciates nature, and plants in particular, the Stellenberg Gardens were an absolute treat to visit. Talk about #gardengoals. The beautiful private gardens are open to the public one weekend a year, and this year, my family and I visited. What I loved most about the garden is how diverse the plant life is. Every little section felt like a whole new world full of plants and flowers that were are a visual feast. I forgot my camera at home and was seriously sad about that, but snapped some shots on my phone anyway. If you love gorgeous gardens and beautiful plant life, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for open gardens that take place throughout the summer around Cape Town…
Its not secret that I adore plants. So when I stumbled upon the lovely Bistro 14 in Kleinmond that is part-bistro, part-nursery, I couldn’t help but love it! They serve the loveliest smoothies and cakes – perfect for Sunday afternoon tea! I strolled around the little nursery and took some snaps. Hope you enjoy my green musings…
Check this place out if you’re in the area!
Nabeela x
P.S. All photos are my own photography and belong to me – be nice, don’t steal. If you’d like to use these anywhere, please ask and credit appropriately. Thanks x
Babylonstoren is one of my favourite places. I could spend all day sipping their deliciously fresh juices and eating popsicles made from fresh fruits and herbs straight off the farm. I adore the many gardens, each with their own unique beauty. Its such a treat to have a good old stroll through this lovely, peaceful place. I have been to Babylonstoren before, but the novelty never wears off. It’s a visual feast and an all around sensory delight. If you’re in Cape Town, this is a place you need to visit…
Here are some snaps from my recent visit…
Nabeela x
{All photographs are my own. Be nice, don’t steal.}
Last Sunday, I had a quick coffee date with my mum. We came across a exquisite coffee bar and patisserie, Kahvé Road. As soon as you step inside, its easy to forget that you’re in the middle of a suburban mall. The leather upholstery, dramatic lighting, and moody interiors make for an incredible ambience. They have a selection of herbal teas, coffees and fresh juices, as well as delightful pastries, desserts and my personal favourite, macarons. What a lovely place…
Chocolate and espresso domePineapple, orange, strawberry and mint juice
On Sunday, we were treated to a taste of Spring here in Cape Town, with the sun making an appearance and the iciness in the air taking a day off. My family decided to take advantage of this, and I found myself in the lovely little town of Stellenbosch. A Sunday isn’t a Sunday without a visit to a cute café for a little treat, so we visited the charming Crème de Levain, a lovely little café, bakery and creamery. The interior is simply gorgeous, and their waffles are incredible. If you’re in the Stellies area and need a place to refuel, make sure to check this little place out…
I recently popped into the beautiful new hotel and the V&A Waterfront, The Silo, for Sunday tea with family. The juxtaposition of the fresh, modern art and luxurious interiors within the old grain elevator walls make for an incredible space. Naturally, I fell in love. We went to the Willaston Bar, a lovely space with amazing views, good coffee and delicious cakes. If you’re looking for a cool new spot to do coffee dates, this is your place!
Nabeela x
{The first photo was taken by Iman Cassiem. The rest were taken by me.}
I don’t drink hot beverages. They make me feel yucky and after many times of thinking I’ll just try it one more time (which ended in me feeling sick. Every time), I decided once and for all that hot drinks are just not my cup of tea (no pun intended. Alright, fine. Pun intended). On school camps in primary school, I was the only kid who didn’t want hot chocolate and marshmallows. I don’t drink tea (which apparently makes me a very strange Indian), and I don’t like coffee (well, hot coffee. Why would I be writing this if I didn’t like coffee?)
After many years of drinking juice at and restaurants when our family went out for afternoon tea (read: everyone drinks tea – except me), I decided it was time to venture out of beverage-comfort zone and try something a tad more sophisticated than fruit juice. Enter iced-coffee (please, please, please not to be confused with coffee milkshake). I was pleasantly surprised when I had an iced-latte for the first time. It was the perfect thing for me – the taste of coffee, but in its icier form. (Side-note: anyone else feel their hearts sink when coffee shops and cafés don’t do iced versions of coffee? 21st century, people!)
A few years and many iced lattes later, and I still love them. I’ve had all kinds from different little cafés and restaurants around the city, and so, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite spots to grab a really good iced-coffee. (Iced coffees take many names: iced frappes, frosted lattes, iced lattes…)
Vida e Caffe
Yours Truly
Seattle Coffee Co
Lavazza Coffee Co
Woolworths Café
After many attempts to make my own, I’ve also finally found a recipe that I can make at home and I LOVE it. The perfect start to any day.
So there goes my little ramble about iced coffee (which may or may not have been fueled by caffeine. Iced caffeine).
I recently spent some time in the CBD exploring mainly Loop Street and Long Street. I thought I’d sum up some of my favourite places that I found on my walkabout. I love Town and the shops and cafes are so trendy and cute!
The Company Gardens
I recently visited the Company Gardens for the first time in quite a few years. Since primary school, we frequently visited the gardens and the museums in the vicinity too. The other day, I popped in, and was amazed by the upkeep and improvements that have been made. There’s a wonderful vegetable garden and a cool restaurant and cafe. Its amazing to see that after all these years, the historical place is so glorious and beautiful. And to top it all off, the view of our lovely Table Mountain is just incredible.
Yours Truly Cafe
I’ve been drooling over photos of this cafe for a few months now, but recently when I was in the CBD, I popped into the Loop Street branch. I love little cafes that are interesting and this one is really cool! It’s so breezy and airy, with dark, reddish-brown leather seating, and wooden tables with bar-style stools. There are plants hanging outside the window of the cafe an and perched on shelves inside too. It reminded me of the whole indoor-outdoor living that is so trendy. They also make a mean frappe!
I know this sounds kind of broad-spectrum, but I generally love Long Street and Loop Street. They have all the shops that I really like that sell everything from coffee to artisan clothing and ceramics. I spent some time strolling down these streets, popping into stores and looking at the interesting clothing, watches, furniture and clothing. I love all things handmade and local, so for me, I could spend the whole day on these streets. My favourite shops that I came across were Stable, Mungo and Jemima and 117 on Long. I also saw some art galleries and my favourite one in particular was Smith, that has such wonderful and colourful paintings.
Work by Danielle Clough hanging in Stable in Loop Street
I hope you check some of these gems out for yourself. They really reflect the true beauty of the creativity and artisans in Cape Town.
I’ve been so looking forward to writing this post for a while now, and I’m so excited to be sharing it with you today!
A few days back, I visited the beautiful Babylonstoren estate with my family. It was such a lovely, hot day and it felt like summer! Babylonstoren is a Cape-Dutch style estate near Stellenbosch (again, in the Western Cape, South Africa). We spent the afternoon roaming the wonderful grounds that include gardens, restaurants, a hotel, a shop and a spa.
We sat down at the Greenhouse Restaurant that happens to have a huge greenhouse next to it (I wonder where it got its name from?!). The greenhouse itself is full of luscious greenery and my cousin and I had a ball snapping away at all the stunning plants. The restaurant makes the most divine scones and fresh juices, as well as desserts.
The other restaurant is called Babel, both of which are very popular and were almost full to capacity!
If you love nature, the different gardens will give you such pleasure. There are so many, such as the rock garden and the prickly pear garden (which I refer to as the cactus garden in the post) to name just a few.
I also have some exciting content coming that I’m very excited about, so stay tuned! I am getting constantly growing support and followers and I really appreciate! Thank you for following along on all my baking, making and photo-taking.
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