Shilin District, Taipei City｜Chüan Chuan Coffee

It's getting close to the LNY. My son and I wandered in those endless, lybirinth-like alleys and lanes in the Shihlin area, just like a pair of desperate strangers. Eventually we found this petit coffee shop. My hunch told me we should give a try. My hunch was right. Oolong tea milk and Earl Grrey putting for my son. And one cup of pour-over Colombia for me. Together, they made my day: That distinct bitterness accompanying the aroma of medium-baked oolong reached near-perfect balance, with which the tenderly sweet aftertaste of the Earl Grey pudding formed a symphony over the tongue. However the real treat for me was the pour-over Columbia, which carried an intriguing Chinese name, "豔夏花荔 (Floral Lychee from a Glamorous Summer Day)." The pour-over carried a distinctive acidity (or brightness if you will), which was a distinctive feature of light+ roasted beans. This coffee had gone through double anaerobic processes, which likely gave it those intriguing aromatic traits of rosebuds and lychee, oolong, and later a strawberry-like finish. The barista was inviting, shop was small. Seats were rather limited. But the coffee and the food were very inviting (pampering even), to city wanderers who craved for some taste bud adventures.

I really enjoyed this café! The staff was warm and inviting. Relaxing ambiance, and superb quality coffee and food – Highly recommended!

So delicious~~~~I can’t recommend it~~~~