Coffee - the elixir that helps so many of us get through the day. In fact on average Brits drink around two cups of this hot, caffeinated beverage daily. It's the most popular drink worldwide after water. So let's take a look at some of the best places to grab a mug or two.
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00:00 The first independent coffee shop in Birmingham's city centre worth noting is Faculty Coffee.
00:06 Nestled in the quaint Piccadilly Arcade off New Street, this cosy, intimate cafe has a
00:11 warm atmosphere.
00:12 Established in 2013, it has retained its endearing allure despite its booming popularity, while
00:18 presenting an impressive array of the world's finest roasteries.
00:24 Further up the road on New Street we have Second Cup Coffee.
00:28 While not strictly an independent company, with plenty of branches across Canada, this
00:32 incredibly popular cafe right on the bustling high street of the city centre offers some
00:37 respite with its relaxed atmosphere.
00:40 It has a fantastic selection with great coffees, as well as a range of tea and biked goods.
00:48 Then opposite the library, the Exchange Cafe is a unique cafe, sat within a beautiful historic
00:53 building once the municipal bank.
00:56 Opened by the University of Birmingham in 2021, this stunning cafe is spicious and not
01:01 only offers gorgeous hand-roasted coffee beverages, but has a great selection of hand-made salads
01:07 and sandwiches, cakes and of course, afternoon tea.
01:13 There's also 200 Degrees Coffee.
01:16 There's a couple in the city, one on Colmore Row and the other on Lower Temple Street,
01:20 just opposite New Street Station.
01:22 Since starting from humble beginnings in 2012, 200 Degrees now has 18 branches as well as
01:29 six barista schools across the UK.
01:31 It's a company that is truly passionate about the coffee they serve to customers.
01:39 Boston Tea Party on Corporation Street is another great option for coffee fiends.
01:43 It's part of a family owned chain of independent small cafes.
01:47 The company is dedicated to ethical business practices and was the first UK cafe chain
01:53 to ban single-use cups.
01:55 The vibe is incredibly relaxed and they're well known for great food as well as a large
01:59 range of other beverages.
02:01 And as an extra bonus, dogs are welcome at this forward thinking establishment.
02:07 Finally, there is the Urban Emporium.
02:11 This cafe on Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter is a beautiful spot for people to
02:16 take a break from their busy schedules and indulge in some great coffee.
02:20 It's a community oriented establishment with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
02:25 It's undeniably a great spot here in Birmingham City.
02:31 Undeniably this is a city steeped deep in its adoration for coffee.
02:34 As revealed in a report a few years ago, rummies consume approximately 876 cups of coffee
02:40 each annually.
02:42 This figure places Birmingham as the fourth highest coffee consuming city in the UK.
02:47 Even amidst the large commercial coffee chains littered across the region, artisanal offerings
02:52 continue to captivate the locals.
02:55 Beyond those already mentioned, Birmingham is undoubtedly teeming with numerous other
02:59 independent cafes that definitely warrant exploration.
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