The people at Taiwan's Timemore headquarters recommended this place to me for their creative coffee drinks, so I made sure to stop by knowing that "game recognize game."
And yeah, there were a lot of creative drinks on the menu. I got a mixed drink involving a pourover of a Colombian coffee with notes of lychee, pineapple jelly, an edible flower, and a floral syrup. The drink made for a great dessert, and the barista kindly explained the details of the drink as she made it and how I should drink the liquid, eat the jelly, then eat the flower if I wanted. Out of the 20 or so cafes I visited during my two week trip, she was my favorite both for her skill and friendliness. The drink itself was my favorite creative drink of...
Read moreBeautifully intimate coffee shop located close to the mrt. Their selection of coffee is incredibly vast and the owner's knowledge of the offerings were clear and helpful. We ordered a pour over, cold latte, and the special: 玉蓮花鳳梨咖啡 (taiwanese jade lotus flower coffee with pineapple jam, and jellies). All three were incredible, even the simple latte. Because we were sharing, the owner gave us a bigger portion of the pour over which was so sweet. I ended up buying a bag of the beans used to make the espresso in the latte, which the owner mixed for me on request. Lovely time!
Fyi: There is no bathroom at this cafe and the seating is limited, especially...
Read moreI don’t come here often because I’m not living in Taipei much now. But it is always a must for me. I can’t recommend this spot to people enough. The vibe, energy, creativity and attention to details. Never fails.
The baristas there are always showing you the best of themselves, despite the rush of crowd or the unpredictable weather, they are always patient to explain the drink for you and giving out their lovely energy to everyone. I am always inspired coming here being a barista and hospitality worker myself. Love how they work with local grown ingredients too. Thank you all for providing this beautiful place...
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