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Do you take Coffee or Tea? How do you like your coffee/tea? With cream or sugar? If you have been to any café around the world, you have certainly been asked one of these questions. In Africa, the food item that accompanies your tea or coffee is what makes each café unique and exciting. When you walk into a Starbucks in the United States, you may take your coffee with Lemon Cake, Croissant, or even a Wrap. Take a tour with us into some of Africa’s best café’s, the menu tells the story of each culture. In Egypt you might be sipping your espresso while reading a business magazine with ‘Fallah Mozza’ or ‘Molokheya’, while in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, a plate of ‘Afghani Bolani’ or ‘Chechebsa’ might do the trick, while in Cameroon or Nigeria there is no substitute to ‘Puff Puff’ or ‘Akara’ with your tea or coffee. In Africa, café’s are a symbol of culture just as much as a place to meet for business. Some café’s such as Ouida in Lagos is symbolic for its poetic and literal theme; Ziya Delicacy Boutique features a posh wine bar and Kream in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a family friendly alternative for birthdays and parties. When next you visit Africa, be sure to stop by a café. It is not just another café experience but a symbolic evidence of each country’s cultural essence.
