As the New Year begins, Dry January, coffee lifestyles, and wellness-focused travel are shaping the way people explore the world. January has become a time for reflection, cultural immersion, and savouring beautifully brewed coffee slowly, whether in a historic café or a sunlit terrace, watching the world go by.

From the elegant coffee houses of Vienna to the birthplace of coffee in Ethiopia, Airport Executive invites you to embark on a coffee-rich journey that blends discovery with comfort and relaxation.

In this guide, discover the best cities, towns, and countries for coffee connoisseurs, including where togo, what to drink, the best time to visit, and the ambience you can expect. Explore the world’s iconic coffee culture with the ease and luxury of chauffeur-driven travel, making every sip and every stop a part of your unforgettable Dry January adventure.

Where coffee is culture…

Tokyo, Japan

Minimalism and Mastery

Why Tokyo?

Tokyo treats coffee with the same precision as sushi or tea ceremonies. Every detail matters. For travellers embracing dryJanuary or a mindful New Year lifestyle, this season offers a perfect rhythm: peaceful mornings, slow sips of expertly brewed coffee, and moments of reflection beneath the blossoms.

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Where to Go

Fuglen Tokyo (Shibuya): Scandinavian-Japanese fusion. Fuglen’s approach is rooted in the Nordic idea that coffee should be approachable, social, and comforting, not intimidating. This makes it an ideal stop for travellers who want exceptional quality without formality. During the daytime, Fuglen operates as a calm café; by evening, it transforms into a bar, making it particularly appealing for those embracing Dry January who want the atmosphere without the alcohol.

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Omotesando Koffee: Minimalist, serene, deeply focused on quality, encourages stillness and focus. Omotesando Koffee encourages visitors to slowdown. There is no loud music, no cluttered menu, and no unnecessary decoration.This creates an environment where stillness becomes part of the experience, making it particularly appealing for those travelling with intention at the start of a new year.

For travellers choosing alcohol-free travel, Omotesando Koffee offers a deeply satisfying alternative, a place where presence, clarity, and taste take centre stage.

Blue Bottle Coffee (Aoyama): Elegant spaces, seasonal beans. Bright, airy interiors and carefully curated seasonal menus define this location. Spring brings lighter roasts and refreshing brewing styles that reflect the freshness of the season.

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Matcha latte coffee, hand-drip pour-overs, Japanese iced coffee, espresso, siphon brews.

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Best Time to Visit

March - April (cherry blossom season) or October - November.

In Japan, cherry blossoms symbolise impermanence, a reminder that beautiful moments are short-lived and should be fully appreciated. Tokyo’s specialty coffee culture reflects this same principle. Baristas approach each cup with focus and intention, knowing that flavour, aroma, and temperature are all moment-specific.

During sakura season, this mindset becomes even more pronounced. Cafés adjust menus, roasting profiles, and brewing methods to highlight lighter, floral, and seasonal flavour notes that complement spring’s atmosphere.

For travellers embracing Dry January or a tea-total lifestyle, this creates a deeply grounding experience, mornings defined not by excess, but by clarity and craftsmanship.

Ambience

Calm, thoughtful, beautifully designed, perfect for Dry January reflection.

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Ethiopia

Where Coffee Was Born

Why Ethiopia?

Coffee originated here, and drinking it is a sacred, communal experience. Ethiopia is essential for any coffee lover because it is the birthplace of coffee, offering unmatched access to fresh, diverse Arabica beans and a deeply rooted culture where coffee is celebrated as a daily ritual, not just a drink.

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Where to Go

Tomoca Coffee (Addis Ababa): is a must visit for anyone who wants to experience Ethiopian coffee at its source. As one of the country’s oldest and most respected roasteries, Tomoca offers rich, aromatic coffee made from locally grown Arabica beans, often roasted on site. Visiting Tomoca allows travellers to taste coffee in its purest form, deeply connected to Ethiopia’s history as the birthplace of coffee.

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Traditional Coffee Ceremonies: AcrossAddis and rural regions are essential to understanding why coffee holds such cultural importance in daily life. These ceremonies involve roasting green beans, grinding them by hand, and slowly brewing the coffee while sharing conversation. The reason to experience a coffee ceremony is to witness coffee as a social and spiritual ritual rather than just a drink, making it a powerful and memorable part of any visit.

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Kaldi’s Coffee: represents the modern evolution of Ethiopia’s coffee culture. As a contemporary café chain, it combines high quality Ethiopian Arabica beans with familiar café environments, making it accessible for both locals and visitors. Visiting Kaldi’s offers a comfortable introduction to Ethiopian coffee while still honouring the country’s rich coffee heritage.

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Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Harrar, floral,citrusy, complex.

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Best Time to Visit

October–March.

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Ambience

Earthy, aromatic, deeply spiritual.

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Istanbul, Turkey  

Coffee with History

Why Istanbul?

Turkish coffee is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. It’s slow, very strong, and ceremonial. If you like a strong coffee then Turkish coffee is perfect for you, it is made from extremely fine grounds that are slowly brewed and left unfiltered in the cup, creating a bold, concentrated flavour and rich texture.

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Where to Go

Mandabatmaz: Thick foam, traditional preparation. Mandabatmaz is best visited for its exceptionally thick, velvety foam and dedication to traditional Turkish coffee preparation. The reason to go is to experience Turkish coffee at its purest, where every cup is carefully brewed to achieve the perfect balance of strength and texture. The best time to visit is mid-morning, when the café is lively but not overwhelming, allowing you to enjoy both the coffee and the atmosphere at a relaxed pace.

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Fazıl Bey’in Türk Kahvesi(Kadıköy): Old-world authenticity. FazılBey’in Türk Kahvesi in Kadıköy is best visited for its old world authenticity and deep respect for Turkish coffee heritage. The reason to go is to step into a timeless setting where coffee is prepared exactly as it has been for generations, offering a true sense of cultural continuity.

Kronotrop: Modern specialty blends. Kronotrop is best visited for its modern approach to specialty coffee and its ability to bridge tradition with contemporary tastes. The reason to go is its carefully sourced beans, innovative brewing methods, and stylish interiors that reflect Istanbul’s evolving coffee scene.

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Turkish coffee, cardamom-infused brews, modern espresso with turkish delight.

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Best Time to Visit

April - June and September - October.

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Ambience

Warm, social, historic, cafés encourage conversation and time.

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At Airport Executive, we understand that refined travel starts the moment you land. Whether you’re arriving for business, leisure, or a coffee inspired escape, seamless chauffeur driven transfers allow you to travel in comfort, clarity, and calm, perfectly aligned with a mindful New Year.

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Seattle, USA

The Birthplace of Modern Coffee

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Why Seattle?

Seattle shaped today’s specialty coffee movement and remains deeply coffee driven.

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Where to Go

Victrola Coffee Roasters: Historic elegance. Victrola Coffee Roasters is an essential stop for anyone wanting to experience Seattle’s deep rooted coffee heritage. Set within elegant, historic spaces, this café combines classic charm with expertly roasted coffee, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and welcoming. VisitingVictrola offers a sense of connection to the city’s long standing coffee culture, where craftsmanship and tradition are at the heart of every cup.

Storyville Coffee: Warm, inviting spaces. Storyville Coffee is known for its warm and inviting spaces that encourage visitors to slow down and truly enjoy the moment. With comfortable seating, soft lighting, and carefully prepared coffee, it feels more like a sanctuary than a café. It is an ideal place for travellers seeking comfort and calm, especially after a long journey or a quiet morning exploring the city.

Elm Coffee Roasters: Minimalist and modern. Elm Coffee Roasters appeals to those who appreciate clean design and thoughtful simplicity. With minimalist interiors and a strong focus on quality beans and precise brewing, the experience here is calm, modern, and intentional. Visiting Elm Coffee Roasters allows coffee lovers to focus purely on flavour and craft, making it a perfect reflection of Seattle’s contemporary coffee scene.

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Espresso, pour-over, dark roasts and their elegant seasonal blends.

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Best Time to Visit

May–September.

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Ambience

Cosy, creative, introspective, perfect for thoughtful travel

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Let Airport Executive take care of the journey, so you can focus on the flavour, the culture, and the moment, one exceptional cup of coffee at a time.

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Melbourne, Australia

The World’s Coffee Benchmark

Why Melbourne?

Often ranked as one of the world’s best coffee cities, Melbourne’s café culture is sophisticated, obsessive, and deeply ingrained in daily life. Coffee here is not rushed it’s respected. There is a deeply ingrained café culture, skilled baristas, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation elevate every cup.

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Where to Go

Proud Mary Coffee (Collingwood): Globally acclaimed, experimental brews, in-house roasting. Proud Mary Coffee in Collingwood is a must visit for travellers who want to experience Melbourne’s reputation as a global coffee leader. Known for its in-house roasting and experimental approach, this café treats coffee as a craft, offering complex flavour profiles and carefully sourced beans from around the world. Visiting Proud Mary is as much about discovery as it is about drinking coffee, making it ideal for those who enjoy learning through taste.

Seven Seeds (Carlton): Precision coffee with educational tastings. Seven Seeds in Carlton is celebrated for its precision and transparency, making it a favourite among serious coffee lovers. The café places strong emphasis on education, often guiding guests through tasting notes, brewing methods, and the story behind each bean. A visit here offers a deeper understanding of how high quality coffee is grown, roasted, and brewed, all within a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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Industry Beans (Fitzroy): Modern interiors with innovative flavour profiles. Industry Beans in Fitzroy stands out for its contemporary design and creative approach to flavour. With sleek modern interiors and a menu that pushes boundaries, this café is perfect for visitors who enjoy innovation alongside aesthetics. From carefully crafted espresso drinks to unique seasonal offerings, Industry Beans capturesMelbourne’s forward thinking coffee culture in one inviting space.

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Flat whites, single-origin espresso, cold brew, batch brew, and nitro coffee.

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Ambience

Creative, relaxed, and design-led. Ideal for long conversations or quiet work.

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Melbourne Airport arrivals benefit from our chauffeur services as we navigate the city effortlessly, ensuring you arrive refreshed and ready to explore.

Rome, Italy

Espresso as a Daily Ritual

Why Rome?

Rome is the heartbeat of espresso culture. Coffee is fast, intense, and deeply social. Rome’s coffee is perfected due to generations of barista tradition, high quality blends, and precise espresso preparation create a bold, perfectly balanced cup every time.

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Where to Go

Sant’Eustachio Il Caffè: Legendary secret blend. Sant’Eustachio Il Caffè is one of Rome’s most iconic coffee destinations, celebrated for its legendary secret blend and rich, velvetyespresso. Located near the Pantheon, this historic café offers a true taste of Roman coffee tradition, where quality and consistency have been perfected over generations. Visiting Sant’Eustachio is about experiencing espresso as Romans do, bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

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Tazza d’Oro: Classic Roman espresso. Tazza d’Oro represents the essence of classic Roman espresso culture. Known for its strong, well-balanced coffee and lively atmosphere, it captures the everyday rhythm of Rome, where locals stop briefly at the counter for a quick but memorable cup. A visit here offers an authentic glimpse into how coffee fits seamlessly into daily life in the city.

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Roscioli Caffè: Modern meets traditional. Roscioli Caffè beautifully blends modern sensibilities with traditional Italian craftsmanship. With high quality beans, thoughtful preparation, and a contemporary setting, it appeals to visitors who appreciate innovation without losing respect for heritage. Visiting Roscioli Caffè allows travellers to experience Rome’s evolving coffee scene while staying rooted inits timeless traditions.

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Espresso, ristretto, macchiato, caffè shakerato (a beautiful smooth iced espresso).

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Best Time to Visit

April - June or September - October. Early morning when coffee is at its freshest.

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Ambience

Energetic, authentic, historic, coffee drunk standing. Life is fully lived here.

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London, England

Global Coffee Excellence

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Why London?

London’s coffee scene reflects its diversity, world-class roasters, historic cafés, and modern design.

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Where to Go

Monmouth Coffee Company: A true London institution. Monmouth Coffee Company is a true London institution because of its long-standing commitment to ethically sourced beans and consistently excellent coffee that helped shape the city’s modern café culture.

WatchHouse: Elegant cafés in heritage buildings. WatchHouse stands out for its elegant cafés set within beautifully restored heritage buildings, offering a refined coffee experience that blends history, design, and exceptional quality.

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Ozone Coffee Roasters: Industrial chic with outstanding beans. Ozone Coffee Roasters is celebrated for its industrial chic spaces and outstanding beans, combining bold flavours with expert roasting and a confident, contemporary approach to coffee.

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Flat whites, filter coffee, cold brew (perhaps one for Summer), and rotating single origins.

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Best Time to Visit

Spring and autumn for cosy café hopping.

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Ambience

Stylish, welcoming, productive, ideal for meetings or solo travel.

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Airport Executive chauffeur-driven airport transfers in London allow seamless movement between Heathrow, Gatwick and the city’s most refined coffee spots.

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Vienna, Austria

The Art of the Coffeehouse

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Why Vienna?

Viennese cafés are intellectual sanctuaries, places to sit for hours with one cup. Vienna’s historic coffeehouse culture pairs unhurried conversation with traditional Arabica bean blends, creating a refined experience where coffee is meant to be savoured rather than rushed.

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Where to Go

Café Central: Grand, historic, inspiring. Café Central is renowned for its grand, historic setting and inspiring atmosphere, where traditional Viennese coffee made from carefully selected Central and South American Arabica beans is served with timeless elegance.

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Café Sacher: Famous desserts with classic coffee. Café Sacher is celebrated for pairing classic Viennese coffee, typically blended from high quality Arabica beans, with its world famous desserts, creating a rich and indulgent yet balanced café experience.

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Café Sperl: Unchanged for decades. Café Sperl is cherished for remaining largely unchanged for decades, serving traditional Viennese coffee made from classic Arabica blends that emphasise smoothness, depth, and consistency.

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Wiener Melange, Einspänner, filtered coffee.

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Best Time to Visit

Winter for cosy interiors or spring. Vienna has beautiful terrace cafés, especially in spring and summer, where elegant outdoor seating, quiet streets, and attentive table service create a relaxed, refined atmosphere perfect for lingering over coffee.

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Ambience

Elegant, timeless and refined. Coffee served with tradition.

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Paris, France

Watch the World go by

Why Paris?

Parisian cafés are about lifestyle,  slow mornings and long afternoons. Coffee culture is an essential part of daily French life, centred around conversation, people watching, and taking time to enjoy the moment rather than rushing.

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Where to Go

Café de Flore:  Ionic literary history, classic espresso and timeless terrace seating that invites guests to sit for hours. 

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Coutume Café: Coutume Café reflects the modern evolution of Parisian coffee, focusing on high quality specialty beans, lighter roasts, and precise brewing techniques that appeal to contemporary coffee lovers

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La Caféothèque: Showcasing beans sourced from around the world, expertly roasted and brewed, offering a more educational and globally inspired approach. Together, these venues highlight why coffee matters so deeply in France, blending heritage, quality Arabica beans, and beautifully designed spaces into a culture built around connection and ritual.

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Espresso, café crème, noisette, pour-over.

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Best Time to Visit

April–June and September.

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Ambience

Romantic, chic, effortlessly social. For those embracing a tea-total or coffee-total lifestyle this January, the world opens up in a different way, through historic cafés, artisan roasteries, and where coffee is culture.

Colombia

Coffee Landscapes and Passion

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Why Colombia?

Coffee is a source of pride and identity, especially in the Coffee Triangle and it produces some of the world’s finest Arabica beans, offers breathtaking coffee growing landscapes, and allows visitors to experience coffee from farm to cup, immersing them in a rich culture where coffee is both an art and a way of life.

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Where to Go

Pergamino Café (Medellín): Contemporary excellence. Pergamino Café in Medellín is a must visit for coffee lovers seeking contemporary excellence, where carefully sourced Colombian Arabica beans are roasted and brewed with precision in a stylish, modern setting that highlights both flavour and craftsmanship.

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Salento & Manizales: Coffee farms and tastings. Offer an immersive coffee experience on Colombia’s famed CoffeeTriangle, where visitors can tour lush coffee farms, see the cultivation process firsthand, and taste fresh, single-origin beans straight from the source. These visits provide insight into Colombia’s rich coffee heritage and the skill behind every cup.

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Azahar Coffee (Bogotá): Refined urban cafés and combines refined urban cafés with exceptional Colombian Arabica beans, offering expertly prepared coffee in elegant, contemporary spaces that make it perfect for travellers who want high quality coffee in a cosmopolitan city setting.

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Smooth Arabica with chocolate, caramel, citrus notes.

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Best Time to Visit

December–March.

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Ambience

Warm, welcoming, nature-rich.

Why Chauffeur-Driven Travel with Airport Executive Complements Dry January

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Whether you’re wandering the historic cafés of Vienna, strolling beneath cherry blossoms in Tokyo, or exploring coffee farms in Colombia, the world offers endless inspiration for travellers who choose a mindful, alcohol-free journey. Every cup tells a story, from the meticulously roasted beans of Melbourne to the ceremonial brews of Ethiopia and every city invites you to slow down, savour the moment, and connect with local culture.

With Airport Executive’s chauffeur-driven travel, your journey is seamless and stress-free, allowing you to focus on what matters most: the experience. From airport arrival to café exploration, every step of your Dry January adventure can be elegant, comfortable, and unforgettable.

Embrace the New Year with intention, and let your love of coffee guide you to the world’s most iconic and surprising destinations, where flavour, culture, and connection come together, one perfect cup at a time.

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