Most of the boutique cafes in Xi'an exist in the form of small restaurants, with single stores, small scale, and individual care being their most prominent features. It has been closed for two years, which is a rarity among local boutique cafes. The owner, who used to work in a design institute, is particular about the decoration of the shop, and the floor at the entrance is painted blue, and cushions and potted plants are placed. Although the store is small, it is clearly divided into a bar, toilet and reading area, and has a small loft. The loft is a small space, carpeted, with two chaise longues and books and magazines on the wall shelves.
There are a wide variety of coffees, which are divided into three categories: single source coffee, espresso and creative coffee. Each bean is labeled with the region of production, processing method, roast level, acidity, body and flavor profile, making it easy for customers to choose, and the owner will also understand the customer's taste preferences before making a drink recommendation. Some of the coffee beans come from the owner's own roasting, and the other part is given by the owner's friends, and the roasting date is within 10 days, which is relatively fresh.
The menu for single-origin coffee changes more frequently, every two weeks. And the hand-brewing blend is a regular drink in the store. The two coffee beans used in the hand-brewing blend are native to Ethiopia, except that one is sun-dried beans and the other is washed beans. Sun-dried beans and washed beans are common ways to process coffee beans, with sun-dried beans having a richer flavor and washed beans having a brighter fruity acidity. And the hand-punched blend has a fruity aroma and moderate acidity.
Iced coffee is more suitable for drinking in the summer, but as long as you control the iciness of the drink, it can also be popular in the winter. Lemon Iced Coffee and Salted Lemon Iced Coffee are two popular iced coffees, which are loved by customers all year round. The combination of lemon, sparkling water and coffee shows a rich layering, with the latter adding a little more saltiness to the former.
There are not many creative coffee styles, and although new products will be launched from time to time, the overall number is controlled at three to four, and the main ingredients for each coffee are marked. Creative coffee pays more attention to appearance, the taste is generally sweet, the coffee taste is not obvious, and the overall is average, so it is not recommended. In addition to coffee, cold brew tea, milk, craft beer, and desserts are also available. It is undeniable that too many concurrent categories also have an impact on the quality of the product, and the stopped coffee production is not stable enough, and there is still a lot of room for growth.