I'm not really a sweet-coffee kinda gal. I used to be, but these days I drink it black and aromatic, perhaps a splash of milk, every so often a touch of micro-foam. Anything that distracts me from the taste of the coffee is quickly discarded. I confess that I hate pumpkin spiced lattes and gingerbread syrup (I'm pretty sure I can no longer call myself a blogger now). Anyway, a few weeks ago I stumbled on the Dirty Chai (basically a chai latte with a espresso shot) and it is perhaps my new favourite thing. FRISKA is a great place for coffee generally and I promise to write a full report on its brilliance in the new year, but if you're in B-Town you really, really have to go and try their Dirty Chai. It is reliably perfect every time - perfect amount of spice, perfect amount of coffee, perfect amount of foam. Drink on rainy days, when the sky is falling in or across from a friend that makes you happy or with an easy read or just by yourself so you can admire its beauty.
