Hi, thanks for your comment! Espresso isn't very popular in China — some cafes list it on the menu, while others don't. Of course, it really depends on which city you're in.
That said, I believe you can order it at most specialty coffee shops across the country.
Just don't expect too much — the espresso here tends to be quite different from what you're used to outside China
This was really interesting and insighful as to how the Chinese roasters market operates. Also quite sad that the specialty coffee OG cafés are very few. Hopefully, to your point, with younger generations open to trying new coffee origins and drinks, these specialty coffee shops will outlast us.
Hi Julie — thanks. Yes, looking back over the past decade, café survival rates have been brutally low — perhaps largely due to China’s fierce competition and the market’s rapid iteration. I’m not sure if the survival rate could be improved in this new cycle . But maybe documenting OG cafés would make a meaningful new topic or column:)
I just came to China and found that cafes are everywhere – and the coffee is generally pretty good. The only problem is, espresso is hard to find.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Espresso isn't very popular in China — some cafes list it on the menu, while others don't. Of course, it really depends on which city you're in.
That said, I believe you can order it at most specialty coffee shops across the country.
Just don't expect too much — the espresso here tends to be quite different from what you're used to outside China
This was really interesting and insighful as to how the Chinese roasters market operates. Also quite sad that the specialty coffee OG cafés are very few. Hopefully, to your point, with younger generations open to trying new coffee origins and drinks, these specialty coffee shops will outlast us.
Hi Julie — thanks. Yes, looking back over the past decade, café survival rates have been brutally low — perhaps largely due to China’s fierce competition and the market’s rapid iteration. I’m not sure if the survival rate could be improved in this new cycle . But maybe documenting OG cafés would make a meaningful new topic or column:)