Comments on: Coffee in Israel – enough to bring on the Coffee Drinker’s Blues! http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/ The very best things to see and do in Israel, the things to definitely try, and the food and entertainment options you'll swoon over! We also tell you what to avoid... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:15:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Tova http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-28190 Tova Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:15:47 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-28190 Almost everyone I know in J'lem uses Bialettis to produce some mighty fine espresso. The Coffee Mill on Emek Refaim has a great selection of beans. And as long as we are doing coffee rants, look out in the next while - Nespresso pods are set to lose their patent protection and Elite is threatening to get into the market. Most Nespresso is pretty bad, but I have no doubt that Elite will be worse. Almost everyone I know in J’lem uses Bialettis to produce some mighty fine espresso. The Coffee Mill on Emek Refaim has a great selection of beans.
And as long as we are doing coffee rants, look out in the next while – Nespresso pods are set to lose their patent protection and Elite is threatening to get into the market. Most Nespresso is pretty bad, but I have no doubt that Elite will be worse.

]]> By: Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-28131 Ashley Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:36:34 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-28131 I'm originally from the UK, and the coffee is far worse there too... I’m originally from the UK, and the coffee is far worse there too…

]]> By: Robert http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-28129 Robert Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:29:54 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-28129 I think the coffee served in the sidewalk cafes in Israel is far better than any coffee I can get in the US. I figured Starbuck's failed in Israel because Israelis are used to better coffee. (I love Starbucks, by the way; just thought the coffee in Israel was better. I think the coffee served in the sidewalk cafes in Israel is far better than any coffee I can get in the US. I figured Starbuck’s failed in Israel because Israelis are used to better coffee. (I love Starbucks, by the way; just thought the coffee in Israel was better.

]]> By: Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-27059 Ashley Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:21:36 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-27059 Scott tells me: "One of the dinky appliance shops on Ibn Gvirol b/t Nordau & Arlozorov" Hope that helps! Scott tells me:
“One of the dinky appliance shops on Ibn Gvirol b/t Nordau & Arlozorov”

Hope that helps!

]]> By: Rachel http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-27057 Rachel Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:23:12 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-27057 Where did you buy that drip coffee maker? Where did you buy that drip coffee maker?

]]> By: Adina http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-14186 Adina Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:41:44 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-14186 So true! I really don't think the average Israeli goes to a coffee place just for the coffee; whether they are on a date or hanging out with friends, it must just be the "atmosphere" or the "location" that makes it all so appealing. I don't think they know or even wanna know what coffee brand they are having at the coffee place. So, for me, enjoying a good cup of coffee in Israel hasn't been easy. I try to choose coffee places according to what coffee brand they serve. And I got actually quite excited about the coffee shop in Tel Aviv on sderot yehudit which I discovered by chance, a cute little coffee shop with lots of 100% ARABICA coffee, and since i enjoy it so much, i thought of sharing it here: www.coffee-express.co.il Enjoy! :) So true! I really don’t think the average Israeli goes to a coffee place just for the coffee; whether they are on a date or hanging out with friends, it must just be the “atmosphere” or the “location” that makes it all so appealing. I don’t think they know or even wanna know what coffee brand they are having at the coffee place.

So, for me, enjoying a good cup of coffee in Israel hasn’t been easy. I try to choose coffee places according to what coffee brand they serve. And I got actually quite excited about the coffee shop in Tel Aviv on sderot yehudit which I discovered by chance, a cute little coffee shop with lots of 100% ARABICA coffee, and since i enjoy it so much, i thought of sharing it here:
http://www.coffee-express.co.il
Enjoy! :)

]]> By: Krystal http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-12151 Krystal Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:08:27 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-12151 I'm working for starbucks and intend to open a coffee house of my own (not starbucks) in israel in 10-15 years. I found this while digging up info on the Israeli coffee market. I was wondering if you would consider giving Starbucks VIA a try? It, in my opinion, was made as the solution to Starbucks Israel failing. Its instant coffee with starbuck's seal of approval, during a blind taste test most people couldnt tell the difference. If it helps you survive the cofee market there its worth a shot? I’m working for starbucks and intend to open a coffee house of my own (not starbucks) in israel in 10-15 years. I found this while digging up info on the Israeli coffee market. I was wondering if you would consider giving Starbucks VIA a try? It, in my opinion, was made as the solution to Starbucks Israel failing. Its instant coffee with starbuck’s seal of approval, during a blind taste test most people couldnt tell the difference. If it helps you survive the cofee market there its worth a shot?

]]> By: Ron Moritz http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-12139 Ron Moritz Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:31:21 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-12139 Aura Coffee is the boutique gourmet coffee roasting company that was started in Modiin in late 2009 by three guys who were also struggling with the Israeli coffee scene. See http://www.auracoffee.co.il. As aficionados, we were carrying whole beans back to Israel from boutique roasters in the U.S. Today, we import high-end green coffee beans from top estates around the globe, roast to order, and deliver fresh to homes. Aura Coffees will soon be available in gourmet food stores in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. We don’t have any shops or cafés (or trailers we park on the side of a highway!). Our business is not about preparing and selling cups of coffee; rather, we sell whole beans (or ground if someone doesn’t have a grinder at home) so people can drink great coffee at home prepared using American-style filter machines, French Press (plunger system), or espresso machines. Bottom line: You can’t get coffee fresher in Israel. Kuddos for the great post. Aura Coffee is the boutique gourmet coffee roasting company that was started in Modiin in late 2009 by three guys who were also struggling with the Israeli coffee scene. See http://www.auracoffee.co.il.

As aficionados, we were carrying whole beans back to Israel from boutique roasters in the U.S. Today, we import high-end green coffee beans from top estates around the globe, roast to order, and deliver fresh to homes. Aura Coffees will soon be available in gourmet food stores in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

We don’t have any shops or cafés (or trailers we park on the side of a highway!). Our business is not about preparing and selling cups of coffee; rather, we sell whole beans (or ground if someone doesn’t have a grinder at home) so people can drink great coffee at home prepared using American-style filter machines, French Press (plunger system), or espresso machines. Bottom line: You can’t get coffee fresher in Israel.

Kuddos for the great post.

]]> By: Maddi http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-11035 Maddi Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:58:05 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-11035 Actuall, I know several people who've visited/lived in Israel and they all say the intstant coffee is great! Actuall, I know several people who’ve visited/lived in Israel and they all say the intstant coffee is great!

]]> By: Food Tally. « Gefilte Fish Out of Water http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-4851 Food Tally. « Gefilte Fish Out of Water Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:45:37 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-4851 [...] Disneyland.  And it’s been a challenge finding coffee up to par in Israel, as evidenced by this column I wrote on the subject.  And finally, Billy’s Bakery - opened by a defector from the [...] [...] Disneyland.  And it’s been a challenge finding coffee up to par in Israel, as evidenced by this column I wrote on the subject.  And finally, Billy’s Bakery - opened by a defector from the [...]

]]> By: Ronnie Peterson http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-2817 Ronnie Peterson Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:16:35 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-2817 Scott, Great article. I will help you out here, I know where to score the REALLY good shit... :) Scott,

Great article. I will help you out here, I know where to score the REALLY good shit… :)

]]> By: I don’t do instant. « Gefilte Fish Out of Water http://igoogledisrael.com/2009/08/coffee-in-israel-enough-to-bring-on-the-coffee-drinker%e2%80%99s-blues/#comment-2776 I don’t do instant. « Gefilte Fish Out of Water Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:00:45 +0000 http://igoogledisrael.com/?p=2854#comment-2776 [...] week’s column from iGoogledIsrael.com.  Read the rest HERE. Leave a Comment No Comments Yet so far Leave a comment RSS feed for comments on this post. [...] [...] week’s column from iGoogledIsrael.com.  Read the rest HERE. Leave a Comment No Comments Yet so far Leave a comment RSS feed for comments on this post. [...]

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