Georgetown has some nice coffee shops, and it would take quite some time to visit them all.
When I researched the best coffee in Georgetown, two cafes came up time and again – China House and Black Kettle. Black Kettle is a bistro, patisserie and cafe, and the array of cakes is pretty impressive. As you walk in, the breads and pastries are on display in glass cabinets, available for takeaway or dine-in and it’s really difficult to choose a favourite. We decided to have brunch first, then walk around Georgetown for a while and come back for coffee and cake
later.
I chose a cherry blossom tea for my beverage. Black Kettle serve teas from Harney and Sons, and cherry blossom is a flavour that I hadn’t tried before. It was beautiful, crisp and clean with a slight floral and fruit flavour, and so nice that since I returned home, I have been looking for a local supplier.
My partner chose a flat white, and decided that it was a fabulous coffee, well made, fresh beans, perfectly brewed.
For breakfast he chose an omelette – duo of cheddar and mozzarella, and this was a triumph, delicious from the first mouthful to the last and accompanied by the house made pain de champagne bread.
I chose scrambled eggs, house made bread, and tomato. This was lovingly made and each ingredient although simple, had a depth of flavour that made it a wonderfully satisfying and memorable meal. Sometimes simple ingredients, prepared well, make the best meals, and this was a fine example.
When we returned a few hours later, we had the difficult job of choosing a pastry from the vast selection available.
After much deliberation, I chose a peach danish, with beautiful melt in the mouth flaky pastry and succulent peaches, with a smooth sweet glaze.
My partner chose the salted chocolate caramel tart. A beautifully made chocolate case with a layer of caramel and chocolate ganache. Very well constructed.
What a delight Black Kettle is. It’s modern, airy, everything looks delicious, and the quality
shines through. The staff are friendly, and I will definitely return next time I am in Penang.
Visit Date – February 2018
Truly Scrumptious 
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