Through my lens - As well as taking photos, one of our photographers, Kamila, is a coffee aficionado. Previously working as a barista she now loves to share her new and exciting coffee discoveries from all over the world, and captures them in stunning 35mm film. Coffee also plays a huge role in Block Art Media, we all met in a coffee shop and all love good coffee. This series marries Kamila’s love of both coffee and photography and we hope that you enjoy discovering these hidden gem coffee spots.
Read moreTHROUGH MY LENS: HOT NUMBERS COFFEE
A KAMILA COFFEE REVIEW
I didn’t have much knowledge of Hot Numbers Coffee, but when my friend Phil told me that he was moving to Cambridge and was working there, I did my research. He suggested going to their Instagram page and said that : “The interior of the place is just beautiful for photography,” it sure looked like it. Phil worked as a barista at Lost Sheep Coffee in Canterbury at that time – my favourite spot for a morning coffee. Then he left. By coincidence, a few weeks later my friend Elina invited me to Bishop Stortford, when I arrived she suggested going to Cambridge. I googled the postcode for Hot Numbers and discovered that they had two shops in Cambridge, not just one. I didn’t have a choice, I had to visit them both! The first one we went to was located on Gwydir Street, it was a lovely place with a modern feel to it. We ordered an espresso, filter coffee and some food. I have never tried better kimchi, which came alongside whipped feta and eggs – amazing! That plus my Rwandan filter, I was in heaven. After that, we headed downtown around 6pm over to the second shop. I had already drank 3 coffees by then so I only treated myself to a flat white to go. I loved the people, the atmosphere, and the funky feel of the place. I will have to go back there again to see Phil and explore their coffee more!
See:
https://www.facebook.com/HotNumbersCoffee/
http://hotnumberscoffee.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/hotnumberscoffee/
Photos: Canon AE-1 on Kodak Portra 400 35 mm film