How’s that for a piece of window art? Made me jump as I came round the corner, and actually took a few seconds to register it was a java joint. The feathers having been suitably ruffled, a reviving cup of joe was definitely in order. Tontine is a 5 Senses establishment, offering not 1, not 2, but 3 blends, plus a decaff!!!!

A middle sized helping of the house blend seemed appropriate under the circs. Advertised as “double shot pulled short” expectations were high. Sure enough, I got what it said on the box. Interesting to try and classify this one…. Smooth and rounded, and by no means bland, there was none of the over extracted tailings (funny that!) that can be used to make up for lack of flavour. I couldn’t make out any stand out features in the taste department, suffice to say, oddly, it was a very calming cup of joe. Weird and pleasing in equal measures. Will definitely return to try the other blends on offer. 74%