January 2016 59 www.bahrainthismonth.com britishanniversary This popular coffee shop chain brings together its London heritage with a signature blend Mocha Italia resulting in a truly unique taste and character. Founded in London by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa in 1971, Costa has become the UK’s favourite coffee shop chain. It was awarded Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in the UK and Ireland and Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in Europe, by Allegra Strategies, for five years running, from 2010 to 2014. The brothers opened the first ever coffee shop in the heart of London and the Costa magic began. With more than 1,900 coffee shops in the UK and upwards of 1,100 overseas, Costa is the fastest growing coffee shop business in the UK and the second largest coffee shop operator in the world. At the heart of the brothers’ dream was a truly smooth, well-rounded, rich tasting blend of coffee called Mocha Italia made with a combination of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. Costa slow roasts these beans to seal in the wonderful aromas and oils before they are tasted by Gennaro Pelliccia, Costa’s ‘Master of Coffee’, who once had his tongue insured for GBP10 million in order to protect his expertly tuned taste buds that safeguard the Mocha Italia coffee blend. They say great beans go to Paradise, and since 1986 that’s where all of Costa’s coffee blending and roasting happens; in Old Paradise Street, Lambeth, London. The coffee shop chain has revamped its outlets in Bahrain; the latest one to sport the new look is the branch in Seef Mall. With its modern interiors that house a warm and cozy environment, Costa offers its world-famous beverages and a variety of delicious goodies. Call 17 580-139. COSTA COFFEE A Hot Cup of Happiness
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