2 Connecticut Coffee Shops Ranked as the World’s 100 Best

I just can't start my day without my morning coffee! Honestly, the moment I wake up, coffee is the first thing on my mind, always putting a smile on my face. Here are five reasons I love coffee: the delightful aroma that fills the air, the rich taste that I savor, the energy boost it gives me, the wonderful conversations I share with friends over a cup, and how it helps me unwind. Coffee truly makes my mornings brighter!

The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops were recently revealed at the annual Coffee Fest in Madrid, Spain. Fourteen U.S. coffee shops ranked in the Top 100, and (drum roll, please?....two of the fourteen were coffee shops in Connecticut! First, the Top 5  Ranked Coffee Shops in the World.

• Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters (Australia)
• Onyx Coffee Lab (Arkansas - USA)
• Gota Coffee Experts (Austria)
• Proud Mary Coffee (Australia)
• Tim Wendelboe (Norway)

These two Connecticut coffee shops are ranked among the Top 100 Coffee Shops in the World!

#67 - Silk City Coffee - Located at 763 Main Street in Manchester, CT. Silk City Coffee is a local coffee shop located on Main Street, Manchester, that serves up freshly made coffee, espresso drinks, and a variety of teas. They also feature a selection of homemade pastries, salads, and sandwiches. There's also a section of the shop where you can watch them prepare and roast the coffee beans.

#88 - Story and Soil Coffee - 387 Capitol Ave, Hartford, and 413 Main Street, Middletown, CT. Not only does this coffee shop serve up a delicious blend of coffee, but their Cafe Latte is one of the best in the state! Reviewers raved about their breakfast burrito, especially when partnered with a Mexican Latte. The following YouTube video was produced by NBC Connecticut.

For the complete list of 'The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops', including the other 12 U.S. coffee shops that ranked in the top 100, click the link above.  To find out how the 100 coffee shops were chosen, click on the article by Hearst Connecticut Media.