by Kelly F.
Among the many shops that surround the UCF area is a quaint little cafe by the name of Natura. Not only does this place serve great, organic coffee, teas and espresso drinks, it's also a great place to study, lounge out with your friends or hang out at night. However, this is not your typical coffee shop. What sets this place apart from Starbucks is it's unique menu items, hookah, open mic nights, real food (sandwiches, salads and soups) and the ability to serve beer and wine. My favorite thing to order is the bubble tea in tarot flavor. Bubble tea comes in two types. One is very similar to a milk shake and the other is a creamy liquid served over ice. However, what gives the tea it's odd name is the big, black tapico-like balls that fill the bottom of the cup. I'll admit, it looks odd, but before you judge give it a whirl. It also comes in honeydew, mango, green tea and several other flavors. Their hummus and mozzarella salad are also good choices. And if all you fancy is a good steaming hot cup 'o coffee, they have that too.Open mic nights usually happen during the week and are different each time, usually featuring local musicians and bands. Hookah can be smoked from open to close and like their drink menu, their flavors of tobacco is long and unique. And even better, you can choose to sit at their wooden tables or the very comfy plush couches.
