Since American cafe culture invaded England the chic, sophisticated people of England have flocked to the coffee shops of the country. Numerous Starbucks and Costa coffee shops have sprung up on our highstreets with their mismatched furniture and overpriced lattes attracting students and middle-class housewives with nothing better to do.
So, four coffee experts in Newcastle Upon Tyne set out to see what the Toon has to offer, and whether it has truly embraced the cafe culture that has gripped the other major cities of Great Britain.
Katie Lin, our kooky Canadian correspondant hit up the Street Cafe at The Great North Museum to review their cafe experience and found it was nother cup of tea.
Whilst Katie's coffee left a bitter taste in her mouth, Sandra Breheme was enjoying the view from the Sir Michael Straker Cafe at the stunning Sage Gateshead with a latte and a pricey salad.
Christian Cotter travelled back to the thirties in the Tyneside Coffee Rooms for an "authentic" beverage which he enthusiastically describes in one word as "fantastic".
And best of all, the talented coffee-taster Caroline Howley endured the 'family experience'of the Times Square Cafe, nervously sipping coffee in the corner of a Dr Who exhibit in The Centre for Life.
Read the reviews linked above to find out where and where not to go for a hot cuppa coffee.
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