The Espresso Lounge, Tring

65 High street, Tring, Hertfordshire , HP23 4AB
https://theespressolounge.co.uk/
65 High street, Tring, Hertfordshire , HP23 4AB
Quaint is a term so often associated with cosiness and imagery of little England; mismatched teacups, Tudor beams, and an overwhelming sense of unhurried movement in time that holds an aura that everything will work out fine. I don’t know if you can truly have anything that’s quaint in this modern day and age but I’d wager the market town of Tring is near-enough-damn-it.

Situated in a gap in the Chiltern Hills, amongst an area of outstanding beauty, Tring is dominated by 19th century architecture giving it a sense of being frozen in time, if it weren’t for the 4x4s and high end cars that trundle down the tiny high street. It’s here amongst the higgledy-piggledy backdrop of rolling hills and wonky rooftops that The Espresso Lounge sits. It is then, perhaps, striking at how modern and sleek everything seems on the inside with a glass countertop serving up a signature espresso blend, homemade cakes and a seasonal produce menu largely derived from  goods of local suppliers.

It’s not quite lunchtime yet so I settle for a slice vegan blueberry Bakewell tart and an oat latte that complement each other with exquisite elegance as the coffee offers up a fruity punch that morphs into chocolatey tones on the tongue before settling into a nutty finish. Pair this with sweet blueberry baked goodness and the match sets you up for a day of wandering and wandering, whether it be in the nearby Natural History Museum or over the fields, woodland and canal that encircle the area.