Pleasant coffee pairing and tasting experience at local roastery

Carmen Jacobs|Published 1 year ago

The coffee tasting and pairing at Villamar Restaurant and Coffee Roastery in Wellington, was an enjoyable experience. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just a regular cup-a-joe lover interested in, or intrigued by the origin of coffee beans, the different taste variations flavors or pairing of the various blends; the coffee tasting and pairing experience at Villamar Restaurant and Coffee Roastery in Wellington, will be an appealing activity.

The tasting room is in a separate, sunny, cozy area of the restaurant giving you privacy and the roastery (where the Master Roaster works his magic) on the premises, within sight. Beans for the coffee tasting originate from countries such as Tanzania, Costa Rica, Uganda, Brazil, Ethiopia, Honduras, and Columbia.

During the tasting performed by waiter Delight Mpofu, he elaborates on the coffee’s origin, the operations at the roastery and the different sweet delicacies each coffee is paired with and why. The pairing consists of four coffees paired with four sweet treats and is about 20 minutes long.

The presentation is quite informal and relaxed with ample time for attendees to ask questions as the tasting continues. Mr Mpofu takes his time to share intricate details about each blend. Visitors learn more about the value chain of coffee from planting, growing, harvesting, and processing.

As a cuppa-a-day kind of person the different blends did become a bit strong and overwhelming on the palette (and stomach), at times, but I think coffee lovers will find the tasting, exhilarating with a difference.

The Villamar Restaurant and bakery produces Italian inspired dishes and confectioneries are available for purchase. Freshly baked bread and pastries in display fridges are tempting upon entering Villamar and even more so is the gelato ice cream sold in delicious flavors and available per dietary specifications.

Villamar is located at the Oudebrug farm in the Wellington Industrial area. Bookings for coffee tastings or pairings can be done online at, www.villamargroup.com/roastery or visit their website for further information on offerings at the restaurant and bakery.

For the coffee pairing four coffee blends from different countries are paired with four sweet treats, each one selected to bring out the flavour of the coffee. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS

Delight Mpofu, waiter at Villamar hosted the coffee pairing session on the day. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS

The poster at the entrance of the venue detailing the Villamar family history, is an interesting read. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS

If coffee is not your thing and a sweet treat is more up your ally, then the baked goods at Villamar are affordable and a variety of options is on offer. PICTURE: CARMEN JACOBS