The strength of an independent café near Starbucks, the world's No. 1 coffee chain, and its popularity should not be underestimated, and Shane Coffee is like that. It nests in a sunken courtyard next to a parking lot in Longjiang New Town Plaza, facing Starbucks at the gate of the courtyard. Opened in 2013, Shangen is a veteran café in Nanjing's coffee circle, and the small courtyard is very lively every day.
The owner, Liu Yixiong, is an internationally registered barista under SCAE (European Specialty Coffee Academy), whether it is roasting beans, hand-pouring or latte art, he is a good job. The quality of the self-roasted coffee beans in the store is extremely high, and every step from the green beans to the roasting is strictly controlled by Liu Yixiong. There are many varieties of coffee beans in the store, in addition to the common varieties, there are also more high-end or rare varieties such as Geisha and Super Mandheling. The barista makes recommendations according to the needs of the guests, and the coffee is clear and translucent, with a long-lasting aftertaste.
The store's popular drink, "Gold Medal Coffee", is an artistic latte latte, named after the exquisite latte art. Unlike other lattes that only have leaves and heart patterns, Shane's latte patterns include lobsters, swans, etc., which are intricately handmade and beautifully patterned. The latte milk bubble is dense, the taste is rich, even if you drink it to the end, the pattern still exists, so it is deeply loved by guests.
The signboard of Shangen Coffee Longjiang Old Store is conspicuous, and it can be seen from afar outside the wall. There are three or four wooden tables scattered in the courtyard, the color of which matches the color of the sign. The restaurant is small in size, with dense tables and four or five seats at the counter. The white walls are covered with awards and certificates that have been won, and the décor is simple. In addition to the old store in Longjiang, the branch is located near the Olympic Stadium, and there is no difference in taste between the two stores, so there is no need to go to the old store.
