The workday has been very demanding the last few days. Between paperwork, talking to the accountant and work, I hadn't had a little time left to go out for a nice cup of coffee, I managed to do it last night.
Yes, as you read, it was at night. I should also note that this month was my mom's birthday, and today is my uncle's birthday. I have commented several times in this blog that I work with my uncle; I already bought his present. Also, this all happened while I was listening to One Direction intensely because of Liam's passing.
Anyway, in order to relax, I decided with my brother to have a coffee at Zootea inside the Sambil Mall in the city of Barquisimeto, located on Avenue Venezuela and Avenue Bracamonte. My brother and I went to the Mall to buy some equipment for our work.
Zootea is one of the coffee shops where I wanted to have a good coffee for a long time. Two people recommended me to have a coffee here, one is an active member of Hive. This coffee shop has a peculiar concept: Its design is inspired by Korean culture and K-pop.
I am a fan of BTS. I also like the music of EXO, GOT7, iKON, Astro, Wanna One, WINNER, and SHINee to name a few groups. Going to this coffee shop was relaxing because it made me think about the music I liked other than One Direction. Connection!
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One thing I have to describe about Zootea is that it is located at the entrance of the Sambil Mall, so it has a direct view of many elements of the venue and Mall itself. Everything is connected and internally related very well.
One of the most striking elements is the furniture. High tables and chairs related to small furniture that invite you to sit and enjoy a pleasant experience. Likewise, Zootea's facade has elements that describe Korean culture very well. Korea is characterized by beautiful and stylized things. All those elements were there.
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In order to order a coffee at Zootea, I had to go inside, where the vendors and menu were located. There, I had the opportunity to observe the place from different dimensions. I liked that they had in wood each of the products they sell.
On the box there was a phrase that said Yummy Thai. The typography and color were lovely. Also, on the top where I was standing there were boxes with artificial vines. Each of these elements generated a cozy touch.
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Zootea is really a small coffee shop, it does not have a very large space; but everything was used very well to connect and give that modern touch that characterizes the South Korean locals. Even the way they announce the price of the dollar rate is in line with the design of the elements of the coffee shop.
The table where we sat had two small posters and an artificial centerpiece. I would have liked them to be natural, but that was the reality.
I should point out that I had to carry the menu to the table for my brother to decide as well. The menu has a lovely presentation; it is made of plastic in a rectangular shape. My brother and I agreed to order an Affogato coffee, but I was told at the cashier's desk that they did not have this coffee available. The salesman also gave me the Mochi menu. I thought about ordering some, but gave up, as it was late at night and it would be too sweet for me.
Not being able to order the Affogato coffee, we opted for our second choice, which was the Mocaccino coffee, but this one had a particular detail, and that was that they prepared it with Chantilli Cream. However, this coffee had even more surprises.
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After ordering and paying at the cashier for the two coffees, I told the salesman to bring them to our table, and we waited for about 10 minutes. During that time, my brother and I talked about some work stuff and everything we had accomplished this year. There are a lot of things to do, some videos, designs and a business plan for 2025. One step at a time, as I accomplish one, the next. That's what we talked about.
The two Mocaccino Coffees were placed on our table after 10 minutes, and I was surprised by a few elements. The first was its size, the second was that it had chocolate, the third was the Chantillí Cream and the fifth was the cocoa powder it had. Besides, this coffee is to be taken with a sorbet or pitillo (that's how we call it in Venezuela).
The decoration of the top was not totally aesthetic; but the elements on the table clearly indicate the beauty and shape of the place.
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The taste of the Mocaccino coffee, was delicious, I would say delightful. No sugar was necessary. The coffee only cost 3 USD or HBD. I was surprised that this type of coffee with so much chocolate was so modestly priced and enjoyable.
It is not a cold coffee, but a totally hot one. For me, it was perfect to drink it in that place, enjoying the taste and the view. Most importantly, I was able to relax. I paid for the two coffees for a total of 6 USD, or HBD, in Venezuelan legal tender. I hope you can go and enjoy the experience at Zootea.
Original content by @neruel. All rights reserved ©, 2024. Images: Samsung Galaxy A50-Redmi Note 13 Pro. Translation: DeepL.
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La jornada de trabajo ha sido muy demandante los últimos días. Entre trámites, hablar con el contador y trabajar, no me había quedado un pequeño espacio de tiempo para salir a tomar un buen café, lo logré ayer en la noche.
Sí, como lo lees, fue de noche. También debo acotar que éste mes fue el cumpleaños de mi mamá y hoy es el de mi tío. He comentado varias veces en este blog que trabajo con mi tío; ya compré su regalo. Además, todo esto ocurrió mientras escuchaba One Direction intensamente por el fallecimiento de Liam.
En fin, para poder relajarme, decidí junto a mi hermano tomar un café en Zootea dentro del Mall Sambil de la ciudad de Barquisimeto, ubicado en la Avenida Venezuela y Avenida Bracamonte. Mi hermano y yo fuimos al Mall a comprar algunos equipos para nuestro trabajo.
Zootea es una de las cafeterías en las que quería tomar un buen café desde hace tiempo. Dos personas me recomendaron tomar un café aquí, una es un miembro activo de Hive. Ésta cafetería posee un concepto peculiar: Su diseño está inspirado en la cultura coreana y el K-pop.
Yo soy fan de BTS. También me gusta la música de EXO, GOT7, iKON, Astro, Wanna One, WINNER, y SHINee por citar algunos grupos. Ir a ésta cafetería fue relajante porque me hizo pensar en la música que me gustaba, aparte de One Direction. ¡Conexión!
Algo que debo describir de Zootea es que se encuentra en la entrada del Mall Sambil por lo que tiene una vista directa de muchos elementos del propio local y Mall. Todo está conectado e internamente relacionado muy bien.
Uno de los elementos más llamativos es el mobiliario. Mesas y sillas altas relacionadas con pequeños muebles que te invitan a sentarte y disfrutar una agradable experiencia. Igualmente, la fachada de Zootea tiene elementos que describen muy bien la cultura coreana. Corea se caracteriza por las cosas hermosas y estilizadas. Todos esos elementos estaban allí.
Para poder ordenar un café en Zootea tuve que acercarme hasta el interior donde se encontraban los vendedores y el menú. Allí tuve la oportunidad de observar el local desde diferentes dimensiones. Me gustó que tuvieran en madera cada uno de los productos que venden.
En la caja había una frase que decía Yummy Thai. La tipografía y el color eran encantadores. Además, en la parte superior donde me encontraba había cajas con enredaderas artificiales. Cada uno de estos elementos generaba un toque acogedor.
Zootea es realmente una cafetería pequeña, no posee un espacio muy grande; pero todo fue aprovechado muy bien para conectar y dar ese toque moderno que caracteriza a los locales surcoreanos. Incluso la manera en que anuncian el precio de la tasa del dólar es acorde al diseño de los elementos de la cafetería.
La mesa donde nos sentamos tenía dos pequeños afiches y un centro de mesa artificial. Me hubiera gustado que fueran natural; pero esa fue la realidad.
Debo indicar que tuve que llevar el menú hasta la mesa para que mi hermano también decidiera. El menú tiene una presentación encantadora; está hecho a base de plástico de manera rectangular. Mi hermano y yo coincidimos en ordenar un Café Affogato; pero me indicaron en caja que no tenían éste café disponible. También el vendedor me dio el menú de Mochi. Pensaba pedir unos, pero desistí, ya que era de noche y sería demasiado dulce para mí.
Al no poder ordenar el Café Affogato optamos por nuestra segunda opción que fue el Café Mocaccino; pero éste tenía un detalle particular y es que lo preparaban con Crema Chantillí. Sin embargo, éste café tenía aún más sorpresas.
Luego de ordenar y pagar en caja los dos cafés, le dije al vendedor que los llevaran a nuestra mesa y esperamos por ellos unos 10 minutos. Durante ese momento mi hermano y yo conversamos de algunas cosas de trabajo y todo lo que habíamos logrado éste año. Hay muchas cosas pendientes por hacer, algunos videos, diseños y un plan de negocios para 2025. Un paso a la vez, a medida que cumplo con una voy, con el siguiente. Eso es lo que conversamos.
Los dos Cafés Mocaccino los colocaron luego de 10 minutos en nuestra mesa y me sorprendieron algunos elementos. El primero era su tamaño, el segunda era que tenía chocolate, el tercero era la Crema Chantillí y el quinto es el cacao en polvo que tenía. Además, éste café es para tomarlo con un sorbete o pitillo (así lo llamamos en Venezuela).
La decoración de la parte superior no era totalmente aesthetic; pero los elementos en la mesa indican claramente la belleza y la forma del lugar.
El sabor del Café Mocaccino fue delicioso, yo diría que encantador. No fue necesario ponerle azúcar. El café solamente costaba 3 USD o HBD. Me sorprendió que éste tipo de café con tanto chocolate tuviera un precio tan modesto y agradable.
No es un café frío, sino uno totalmente caliente. Para mí, fue perfecto poder tomarlo en ése lugar disfrutando el sabor y la vista. Lo más importante es que me pude relajar. Pagué por los dos cafés un total de 6 USD o HBD en moneda de curso legal venezolana. Espero que puedas ir y disfrutar la experiencia en Zootea.
Contenido original de @neruel. Todos los derechos reservados ©, 2024. Imágenes: Samsung Galaxy A50-Redmi Note 13 Pro. Traducción: DeepL.
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Que rico tomar café mientras escuchas a One Direction. Otra directioner de luto por acá. Me alegro que hayas tenido un buen día ¡Saludos!
It will always be great to listen to One Direction. Moving on, thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you very much for this. Since it's Sunday, and raining right now I'm sending you a hot coffee. : )
Hey @neruel you are welcome. And thanks a lot for the hot coffee. We send you some sun over from here ☀️☀️☀️
Thanks for using @worldmappin 😘
He is a sweetheart. Perfect for the afternoon and enjoy a film today, Sunday. : )
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Undoubtedly, coffee always connects us with thousands of people. Its flavor is enchanting. Thankful to be here.
I send you coffee and a big hug.
A very charming place, worthy of sharing a celebration such as a birthday.
The space with a spectacular decoration and I can not even imagine the exquisiteness of their products.
Greetings
It is a wonderful place. I liked the cozy touch. It is also good to go to celebrate, although that was not my reason.
The decor is beautiful. I really liked the concept of the cafeteria.
Hermoso lugar.
El cafè se ve delicioso y como describes el tamaño, por el precio que pagaste.
Saludos
It is a beautiful coffee shop,
The coffee is a delight there. The price is modest for its size. Thank you for your visit.