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Neira Café Lab
Enrique Palacios 1074, Miraflores
Monday to Friday, 7.00 – 21.00
Saturday, 8.00 – 21.00
Pet-friendly!
But when you have faith in it, and when we talk about Peruvian coffee, selected by recognized barista Harryson Neira, we could feel optimistic. The result is called Neira Café Lab and in a few weeks, the fame of this place in Miraflores is reaching the quality of their coffee.
Neira Café Lab has coffee who’s origin are from three regions of Peru: Cajamarca, from the north, Pasco (Villa Rica), from the center, and Cusco, from the south; each one with different profiles.
Ten years choosing the right coffee for the best restaurants in Lima gave him the experience to create his own space, where he is not only the owner but still making the drinks behind the bar.
Coffee beans (Photo: Maria Alejandra Baraybar/Living in Peru)
In fact, the taste of drinks like the espresso explains why there is no sugar on the tables. You can ask for it but the recommendation of the baristas is to try it without it and to feel the real flavor of a good coffee in every sip: sweet with tropical notes and a particular aroma that depends on the region.
“I believe in Peruvian coffee”, says Harryson who thinks that we have a lot to discover about this product. Here you would learn a little more, like the best way to brew coffee, the ideal level of the bean size for your favorite method and some tips to enjoy a cup of coffee even more.
Starting with the espresso (S/ 6), in Neira Café Lab you will be given a little glass of water to clean your palate and to wake up the flavors of your drink after a first sip.
This is very easy science to understand. When he explains the process of the V60 method (S/ 10), also known as pour over, you understand why everything in a coffee, from the water ( a special Peruvian mineral water brand, Socosani), to the temperature (if it’s necessary, they preheat the cups or cool it to produce a different sensation on the lips) are all essentials in the process.
Macchiato and Cappuccino (Photo: Maria Alejandra Baraybar/Living in Peru)
In the case of the drinks with fresh milk, like the macchiato (S/ 7), the cappuccino (S/ 8.50) or the latte (S/ 10), they use another special product: Danlac. It helps to keep the characteristics of a good product. The details come up to the shape of the mug: in the case of the espresso, it helps to expand the fragrance, and in an Americano (S/ 7) it’s made to keep the heat and also warm the hands.
Harryson always asks you which method you use, to grind the coffee especially for it. For those that like surprises, here you can try a coffee prepared with honey from Pichanaqui, Junín, named by the barista that created it: Hitoshi. We can’t avoid mentioning the chocolate beverage (S/ 10) and the cacaoccino (S/ 10), drinks made with cacao instead of coffee.
Yogurt with cereal and cacao shells (Photo: Maria Alejandra Baraybar/Living in Peru)
While you’re there don’t forget to eat something: the menu is short (they started only with an avocado sandwich) but they are improving with a good eye for products. Things that you can find include Danlac yogurt with cereal that includes cacao shells, homemade copoazu cookies and a couple of cakes (S/ 7, maracuyá, carrot and banana with figs).