Ripe

Was down the Lambton shopping end of town this week so got my morning takeaway from Ripe Coffee to-go – it used to be Zoom back in the days when I was working at ERMA on Waring Taylor Street – a little corner takeaway bar.

It was nice standing in the sun waiting for my coffee and the guy noticed the Ninth Street Espresso pin on my jacket. I was surprised to have to pay $4 for the coffee already (regular flat white) – not sure if they’re getting in early before the GST price rise in October.

The coffee was not great. Considering it was a double shot according to their board it was fairly insipid. And had the flavour I associate with beans that have been kept in a bag for a few months, like Illy, even though I’ve discovered they’re roasted in Lower Hutt, and seem to provide a lot of cafes. A shame, might’ve been a nice sunny alternative.

Ripe Coffee to-go, 149 Featherston Street, Wellington,