From intricate cappuccino art to your average morning cup of joe, coffee-drinking is an internationally recognized pastime. A 2022 study done by Landwer Café found that nearly 70% of Israelis drink a daily average of one to three cups of coffee. As the world recovers from the pandemic, more and more people are going out for coffee again, according to the National Coffee Association.
In Tel Aviv, coffee culture has taken the city by storm. On any given day, strolling down Dizengoff Street, one can see locals and tourists enjoying their daily caffeine fix at one of the city’s many charming coffee shops. Coffee, though, has evolved.
With unique flavor combinations, boundless milk alternatives, cold foams, superfood lattes, interesting toppings, and Starbucks’ famed pumpkin spice latte, it’s not just about coffee beans anymore. Read on for reviews of the trendiest coffee-esque lattes and teas available in Tel Aviv cafés right now, judged on the basis of price, location, and taste. We sat down at Café Xoho on Ben-Yehuda Street in Tel Aviv to taste its iced caramel oat latte – a combination of espresso, caramel syrup, oat milk, and cinnamon crumble.
For NIS 27, our expectations were high; but, to be frank, we were disappointed by this drink. The presentation was beautiful when it came out, but we quickly discovered that when we stirred the drink, the cinnamon crumble on top didn’t mix well, resulting in an unpleasant grainy texture. The drink had also quite an overp.