We love food, and we want to see the epitome of a city in the food.
So, this coffee map, let us sit down like friends, order a cup of coffee, talk to our hearts, and talk about our feelings.
"Our journey not far from St. Michael's Cathedral has begun."
This restaurant focuses on coffee innovation, such as this cup of "floating island", as its name, peanut ice cream balls floating on the milk, you personally pour the blended coffee.
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5 floating islands and floating islands 5 _span6 When the concentrate is just poured and concentrated on the upper layer, because it has not been completely mixed, you can taste the rich flavor brought by the blend as the top note.
As coffee and milk gradually merge,The middle seasoning turns into a latte flavor mixed with coffee and milk, and you can smell the lemon scent brought by rosemary and dried lemon slices. Finally, when the peanut ice cream ball gradually melts, the peanut flavor is added to the flavor.
Autumn Breeze 42 yuan
span5eze The fruity scent brings a rich but refreshing citrus flavor.
It is true that these two cups are of good quality, but they may not satisfy coffee drinkers. The former is a micro-innovation of Afujiato, while the latter is a micro-innovation of Oiran.
The peanut ice cream, rosemary, dried lemon, etc. are added to make the flavor separate. The flavor of Oiran 5.0 is more pronounced than in previous years, and it seems that there is no need to use grapefruit to amplify it.
This makes them two great drinks, but not two great coffees. Of course, such innovation is worth encouraging.
St. Michael’s Cathedral
Under the gentle projection of St. Michael's Cathedral, we met a lovely girl in a secluded alley.
She is the manager of this "offshore island" coffee shop. We are very fortunate that she talked freely with us, and she also pointed out Qingdao coffee for us, and even the key word of Qingdao-Lost.
The capital boom burned to Qingdao’s coffee circle. We were shocked by the high prices of Qingdao coffee shops when we made the strategy in advance. To seize the best seaside area, spend a lot of money on decoration and hype, maybe you can build an online celebrity shop in three months.
But Qingdao does not have the mature coffee market of Shanghai, so for coffee shops that are not favored by capital, the instability of customer flow almost consumes all their efforts.
Like the outlying islands by the sea, the store manager is very honest. She is worried about the scarcity of passengers and is unwilling to generate false traffic by hype.
So, she can only try, launching a non-alcoholic but alcoholic "Qingdao Big Coffee Beer", or selling second-hand books, hand-made crafts, divination, etc. in the store, hope Rely on these to increase popularity.
Qingdao big coffee beer with 35 yuan 5 span 5 spanThe entrance has a strong beer flavor, similar to the bitterness of dark beer , and the smoothness of the hand brewed coffee is well preserved.
The two that I have traveled are only a stone’s throw away from the scenic spot, and the quality is quite satisfactory. They may not be short of customers in Beijing. But in Qingdao, it won't work for the time being.
Just like Qingdao itself, Qingdao is the “new first-tier city” in the “2021 Urban Business Charm Ranking List”. However, the people in Qingdao we met mentioned most about the "old-age city". The most frequently heard complaint is that "only housing prices are first-tier cities."
This kind of "confusion" is different from the "high pressure" of people fighting in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Young people who fight for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have to fight for their ability and compete. Resilience, even physical strength. Young people in Qingdao also have to fight, but they often don't even know where they are going.
When the market does not have enough patience and habit to taste your craft, all you have to do is to try and persist. This reminds me of the "three-quarters coffee" hidden among a pile of residential buildings to be demolished.
hand-punched oiran 5.0 28 yuan
is very serious at this store.I drank the best cup of oiran during this trip here. The acidity is bright, the taste is soft and smooth, and the berry flavor is clean and neat.
Dirty 23 yuan
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When we were going to shoot the hand punching process, the store was a little nervous, as we were about to take a big exam, I was busy saying that there was nothing to boast about.
When I looked back today, he was nervous, perhaps because he was not confident, or perhaps because he was not able to hold up his own competitiveness in this budding market.
or chat about Internet celebrities, in any thriving market, Internet celebrities are inevitable. Therefore, I have never rejected Internet celebrity shops. If a kind of delicacy is spread as a result, people who fall in love will look for really delicious shops, which is also a good thing.
Qingdao does not seem to want to participate in this wave.
But Qingdao's coffee, walking in front of the city, dare to ride the waves. In addition to the Internet infrared, which is supported by the capital boom, we have also seen many shops that want to take a share of the wave.
For example, "Xiao Tuan Yue Yin She", which has a "net celebrity position", opened in the corner of the iceberg next to the Polar Ocean Park. The decoration style of the whole shop is a mixture of Chinese and Western styles, and there is also tea on the second floor.
Obviously, with the Iceberg Museum as its back, it is its goal to create a resting place for Internet celebrities. And if it is this goal, it can be said to be a pass.
Classic Latte 42 yuan
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A bowl of coffee 45 yuan
"a bowl of coffee",The combination of milk jelly and coffee is interesting, but the complex blend of sourness and cinnamon aroma of coffee is concealed in the fusion with milk, and finally becomes a cup of watery latte.
Then why is it qualified? Because the store still uses good raw materials, but has not yet mastered how to use them better. But if you just give people a nap, it's really enough.
is just like another coffee shop called "Fighting Fading", it has "net celebrity decoration", this is probably the most miscellaneous style I have ever seen in Qingdao . Almost to the point where each table has a style.
This kind of shop is very popular, and the shop knows this very well. Therefore, different sceneries are arranged for guests to take photos.
Coffee Water Park 29 yuan
"Cement Cement Water Park", these two cups of "Cement Cement Water Park Coffee" are definitely worth 5 cups of coffee High, the price is not as expensive as the seaside internet celebrity shop. It is already conceivable that three or five friends are about to take pictures here and post pictures in Moments.
cement coffee 26 yuan
sometimes, 5span QingdaoIt is considered to be inferior to the "power" of these stores, so it is caught up by new competitors in many areas. In fact, most people who drink a cup of coffee every day also drink fast-food coffee and go to a new online celebrity shop from time to time. So while grasping the pillars, it is better to try to spread a little more branches.
The next waver is much more successful than the previous two. The "Russian Bookstore" opened next to the Shilao Bathing Beach has "Internet celebrity resources". Sufficient resources have not only brought a good location, but also allowed the store to open coffee and alcohol at one time, forming a local monopoly of the two drinks.
At the same time, sufficient resources also allow this store to be open 24 hours. People with insomnia can choose a cup of coffee to wait for the sun or a cup of spirits.
Naturally, the shortcomings are obvious. The clerk is only responsible for ordering, and he does not know the specific coffee flavor and quality. Tourists voted for a variety of easy-to-handle coffees with money, and hand-made menus were even put in the corner.
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and even some fishy milk. So the most popular is the more flavored latte.It is said to be a bookstore, but in fact all the books are just decorations and cannot be purchased.
Hand Punch Columbia Flower Moon Night 68 yuan
Span 5 when I am completely disappointed. Colombian anaerobic sun-dried flowers and fruits are full of fragrance, with medium acidity. With a light sip, the mouth is immediately filled with the aroma of tropical fruits.
Although the level is weak, it is only the reason for the beans themselves. Combining the experience of several previous stores, I deeply feel that Qingdao is not without good baristas, but the market is not mature enough, and most consumers are only at the most basic stage.
In this case, Qingdao Coffee must not only be confused and impetuous. There will be perseverers who are willing to wait for the blossoming.
There are no twists and turns, we found it very quickly. In a residential area, we found "Baihaimian" and "PLAN B" that were fighting on the opposite side.
These two stores are community stores,The main community market. It is said that they are fighting each other, but in fact, the two stores have achieved a balance very tacitly.
Cattle King Latte 36 yuan
"Cow Devil Latte", the oat milk is added with Okinawa brown sugar and Vietnamese cinnamon , which weakens the taste of wheat bran while retaining the smooth taste and rich aroma. There is a clever return to Gan.
raw coconut milk latte 38 yuan
is the best raw coconut milk latte I have ever drunk The kaya paste adds a fine graininess, the whole cup of coffee blends perfectly, and the sense of separation that can not be avoided in several stores is eliminated here.
Actually, I personally don't like oat milk and raw coconut latte, and I still don't like it. Choosing these two cups is completely "work demand", but it can make people like me feel delicious. This store is what I think is a role model for those "lack of breath" stores.
The PLAN B on the opposite side focuses on hand punching and insists on self-baking beans. Whether a store is willing to bake beans not only represents attitude, but also technology and quality.
Mr.Tom 32 yuan
It is fresh and refreshing.
28 yuan
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I have to say that I feel vitality in these two stores, Qingdao is more like a calm middle-aged person, and these two stores let me know that Qingdao can also have the vitality and creativity of passionate youth .
one of the most important functions of the community store,It is to train consumers. These two stores clearly show what a responsible community store should look like. You must answer your customers’ questions and exchange coffee knowledge with them patiently, so as to cultivate a stable customer base. Also willing to cultivate the market, there is "THE CASH CAFE".
The manager is very active in recommending different coffees. There are questions and answers for the details of their own products, and they will not be fooled by simple "home blending" and "sun drying". The first impression of such a coffee shop is very good, and it is undoubtedly friendly to the developing Qingdao coffee circle.
Featured blending 58 yuan
"Selected Blending" uses Costa Rica black honey and Kenya to balance the taste. The store manager has a good control of the refreshing taste and the fusion of taste, and the smooth entrance makes the whole person relax.
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span span6span is a novel experience for coffee.Under the combined action of Bingbok milk and coconut milk, the coffee will always float on the upper layer.
The coffee needs to pick up the stick on the cup and stir it evenly to give the coffee a citrus flavor. But because the sweetness of icebok and coconut milk is higher, it is actually reducing the sweetness, making the whole cup of coffee more gentle.
In the process of exploring the store, we kept a careful eye. After talking to many store managers, we decided the last La Finca store to go. .
Zhanqiao
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hand-punched Amedillaro 52 yuan
, as the "span shop" that is directly qualified to skip To the "little sweet water" in his mouth,Recommend to us a very challenging "Ami", that is, "Hand-to-hand Amidilallo".
This is the best hand punch I have ever had in Qingdao. It has a beautiful amber color, and the taste is very soft and smooth, like silk across the tip of the tongue.
At the same time, it has a tonal sour taste. From the tip of the tongue, the surface of the tongue, to the sides of the tongue, it is sour, but there are obviously three kinds of acid. At the same time, the aftertaste will have an umami taste, similar to the taste of pepper accompanied by thyme .
Peanut ice hockey 46 yuan
has been selling well in another store for many years. Its peanut ice cream balls, milk, and coffee blend very well. When you adjust the proportions yourself, you can always maintain a high degree of blending, which shows that you have put a certain amount of thought on it.
The feeling that this shop gives me is enjoyment, it is a complete enjoyment of coffee. It is also the reason why I finally laughed at myself for "worrying for nothing". Qingdao coffee is very good, Qingdao is also very good.
Although there is confusion in the main theme,But we have seen foreigners come to Qingdao, fall in love with Qingdao, and open coffee shops in Qingdao; we have also seen Qingdao people study abroad and return to Qingdao to open coffee shops with their love for their hometown.
Qingdao’s main coffee consumer has gradually changed from a Korean to a local. Although this market looks confused, the overall trend is upward in twists and turns.
Although the economy of Qingdao is still growing, the city is still growing, but the city is still growing like Qingdao. Complete. The newly-built Jiaodong International Airport is officially open to air traffic, and various international conferences are increasingly held in Qingdao.
Maybe Qingdao is just accumulating. Let us give it a little more time.
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