[Dubu Island] Ice drop Coffee of Changzhou people

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When it comes to Cheung Chau, everyone will think of all kinds of island delicacies, such as big fish eggs, mango glutinous rice curd, raw fruit ice, and potato chip sticks. although they are popular among the public, they are disgusted by many islanders, thinking that these snacks have no unique flavor of the island, just to cater to the tastes of tourists.

Post-90s youth Li Yonghao (Leo) is determined to take the first step for the island to reverse this trend.

Leo, a native of Cheung Chau, worked part-time in a chain coffee shop when he was in college. He once thought that coffee was just a money-making tool. "later, on a trip to Taiwan, I tasted a cup of delicious ice-drop coffee." He gradually became infatuated with coffee and began to study. "at that time, I was thinking, since I study business administration and love coffee, can I combine the two to start a business?" So in the university Year 3, I decided to bring ice drop coffee to Cheung Chau. "

So he rented a place, bought wooden tables and coffee utensils with only his savings, and began to sell iced coffee in the alleys. "it used to be in the form of street stalls, mainly in the form of takeout, and the guests bought it and left, or drank it standing up." The stall is placed outdoors, summer is hot and winter is cold, but it is not the taste. "but it is also a model that can bring you closer to the guests and close to the ground." For four years. At first, no one was interested, but gradually a lot of tourists came. What made him even happier was that he had saved a group of regular customers on the island. "they all really want to have a place to chill out where they can really enjoy a cup of coffee." This became the driving force for Leo to open a store.

In recent years, the number of local coffee shops has sprung up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, but many shops are nearly decorated, but this small shop is eye-catching, and it can be said to be the first in Hong Kong to focus on ice-drop coffee. Walking outside the door, six ice-dripping coffee filters hanging on the wall came into view. "then the guests will know what we are selling!" He said with a smile.

Decoration with gray color as the main tone, fewer seats, with a long bar for drinking, "in the past, when I was a takeout stall, I often chatted with guests, and the long bar could bring me closer to the guests and make them happier." Many large pieces of wood are placed on the ground as chairs, all of which are picked up and re-polished in person, so as to make use of the waste on the one hand, and add nature to the store on the other. Some fishing tools such as fishing net bags and fisherman's hats were placed on the ground. "I really want to bring Cheung Chau elements into the store to make the guests feel that the shop really belongs to the people of Cheung Chau." His feelings for the island were revealed in his speech.

Although the local boutique coffee market is booming, many people still confuse ice drip coffee with Vietnamese drip coffee. The former is cold, the latter is hot, and the taste is different. Ice drop coffee takes time to make, Leo said: "the top layer is ice, the middle layer is self-prepared coffee beans, ice water slowly drips on the coffee powder, the whole process takes about six to eight hours." And the dripping coffee needs to be refrigerated for at least two nights before it can be enjoyed, which will give the coffee an alcoholic flavor in the process.

After opening the shop, menu retained the sign "Cheung Chau Ice drop Coffee". What is the difference in taste when the ice drop coffee is preceded by the word "Cheung Chau"? Leo said jokingly, "it smells like salty fish!" Different from the ice drop coffee in the square, "Cheung Chau Ice drop Coffee" can be served with milk and syrup. Each cup can be cooked according to the guests' preference, the taste is more acceptable, and ice cubes will be added to keep the coffee cold. "the proportion of coffee will be adjusted to a stronger degree in advance. I'm not afraid of the weak taste."

However, this match has attracted criticism. "some guests have criticized that iced coffee should not add milk or ice, and that my method of making coffee is incorrect and not up to standard." Leo believes that there is no so-called standard for coffee. "in fact, people in Changzhou have a heavy taste and don't like coffee with sour fruit. I keep trying and learning, and I must make coffee that caters to their taste!" So he chose coffee beans with a deeper roasting degree to make the coffee taste rich but not sour. He added, "my purpose of opening a shop is to bring coffee culture to Cheung Chau. If they (Cheung Chau people) can't even accept my coffee from the beginning, how can I bring the coffee culture I know to them?"

In addition to the signboard, there are also a lot of beverage choices. The unique popularity of the "Coconut King Ice drop Coffee", the original fresh Coconut King Coffee came to the stage, selling very instagrammable, coconut water mixed with ice drop coffee, sweet to quench thirst; "Lemon Honey Ice drop Coffee" refreshed and refreshed the stomach. For those who are not addicted to coffee, you can try to add a new nitrogen series. On the day of the interview, there is "nitrogen Honey Earl Grey Tea", which uses a special machine to pour nitrogen into the beverage, which tastes like dark beer and fragrance of tea.

From relying on others, selling on the street for nearly four years, to now in the shop, bit by bit in mind. Leo specially hung a picture of ink on the wall near the door. "'years of time, immortal', ice drop coffee is the essence accumulated over a long time, I really want to continue the aroma of this coffee."

Fangliao Valor Cheung Chau

Address: G / F, 4 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau

Business hours: Monday to Sunday 10am-7pm

Interview: Zhang Kaicheng

Photography: Liang Hongtu

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Walking outside the door, six ice-drop coffee filters hanging on the wall, about one Michael, came into view. It was spectacular. Cheung Chau ice drop black coffee ($35), taste mellow, and can be made into white coffee with milk. Menu has more choices, and there are more nitrogen tea series.

"Coconut King Ice drop Coffee", the original fresh coconut emperor came on stage and sold very Instagrammable. Many neighbors come to enjoy coffee during the holiday. There are tourists coming.

Leo hopes to bring coffee culture to Cheung Chau step by step and believes that the most important thing is to make coffee that caters to the tastes of the islanders. There is a long bar station for standing drinks to shorten the distance with the guests and make you happier. A number of large pieces of wood are placed on the ground as chairs to add nature to the shop.

This ink treasure is hung in a conspicuous place in the store, which reads "years of time, immortal", and Leo wants to keep the aroma of iced coffee going on.