Dome serves up delicious coffee

Dome serves up delicious coffee

Coffee is the most celebrated drink in the world. Most of us take our coffee in the office, cafe or even at home with no purpose with no purpose other than enjoying a brief respite with that universal and historic beverage.

But a small amount of people taste a difference; they taste coffee in a very serious way.

If you are one of them or you want to experience coffee in a different atmosphere, try Dome.

Situated in the golden triangle of Jakarta -- Ratu Plaza to be exact -- Dome's stylish presence adds much-needed excitement to the cafe scene in Jakarta.

Dome Ratu Plaza seats up to 100 diners in airconditioned comfort and another 40 on the alfresco terrace.

Established in Australia in 1990, Dome has been highly successful in many great cities, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Sydney and Perth, with 53 cafes operating.

Dome creates a relaxed, fun and informal atmosphere, offering gourmet food using the freshest ingredients, while complementing a selection of fine wines and the world's best coffee.

And to ensure you receive the best cup at all times, Dome's master roaster spends his life searching out the best beans available from the world's finest growing regions and roasting them to perfection.

Dome uses only 100 percent Arabica coffee, which it purchases from all over the world.

Colombian from Central America, is the typical Colombian coffee from Medelin or Armenia. It is famous for its rich, full sweet flavor and aroma and is roasted to a medium or dark intensity for peak flavor.

Guatemala coffee has a rich smoky taste and is grown in Antigua, which is world famous for its intense flavor, and is roasted to medium or dark for peak flavor.

Maragogipe is from the Mexican region of Oaxaca, though occasionally the beans are sourced from Nicaragua or Guatemala.

Roasted correctly, this soft porous coffee offers a wonderful flowery fragrance with a delicate sweet taste.

Ethiopia The various strains from here present a slightly lighter cup of coffee, with a distinctive taste right to the finish. Dome uses the varieties of Sidamo and Djimma. Harrar Longberry is the most intense of the Ethiopian coffees, but it is seasonal. Dome uses this coffee whenever available.

Kenya Coffee from Kenya is prized for its deep full body aroma. Expect muted, rich mid-palate tones and a distinctive winy complexity to the finish.

Hawaii Kona extra fancy is one of the world's most expensive coffee, grown in a small, highly cultivated area of Hawaii. Kona presents all the fullness in coffee associated with Central America coffees, together with a rich, floral fragrance. Dome roasts selected Kona every few months.

Papua New Guinea From Papua New Guinea comes a top Grade-A plantation coffee which is among the world's best.

Its richness does not quit and has all the brightness of a day in Costa Rica, but with a tang reminiscent of the Kenya coffee.

West Indies The Jamaica Blue Mountain variety is certainly the world's most exclusive coffee and is widely regarded as the finest.

Quite simply, it contains every pleasant characteristic possible in coffee. Dome roasts this coffee to order.

Dome Expresso This is a fine blend of three South and Central American coffees, giving a rich, full sweet flavor, with an intertwining complexity to the finish.

Dome Filter An interesting meeting of East African and Central American coffees, providing a full, rich cup with the winy overtones so characteristic of East Africa.

Dome Colombian Decaf This central American favorite retains its full flavor and body, mellow acidity and is roasted to allow the caramel sweetness to dominate.

The latest store reflects Dome's traditional brasserie style with fine wood paneling and soft brass finishes. A complete sumptuous menu and wine list complements the brasseries with many classic items superbly reinvented in true Dome style.

Dome also offers the usual delectable range of fresh breads, pastries and cakes baked on site every day.