Coffee cups are carefully chosen.

Many people know that drinking Kungfu Tea's cup is fastidious, but they do not know that there is also knowledge in the coffee cup. The cup that drinks tea has a shallow bottom, a wide mouth and high light transmittance, so that people can appreciate the color of the tea soup, and the aroma of tea can spread, while the mouth of the coffee cup is narrower, the material is thicker, and the light transmittance is low, it is better to keep the coffee hot for a long time, and it is usually white inside, so that people can clearly distinguish the grease of the coffee itself and the layer of milk foam. If you take a closer look at what kind of cups are used in frequent coffee shops, you can not escape the two materials of pottery and porcelain. Pottery cups are more suitable for deep-roasted, rich coffee, while porcelain cups are suitable for light-tasting types. The shape of the coffee cup is also important. Espresso and macchiato usually drink in small cups of less than 100 milliliters, while coffee with high milk and cocoa content, such as lattes and mochas, can use mugs without cup holders.

Lao Mai, a veteran coffee expert, runs a retro-style coffee shop and grocery store, and helps his friends do some interior design in his spare time. In the past, Lao Mai used to make coffee at home, and the small bar was decorated by him as a mini family cafe, which did not cost much money, but made the countertops, walls and lights very warm. He shared with us the practical experience of building a family coffee bar.

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Q1. What's the best size of a family coffee bar? What kind of material is suitable for the counter of the bar?

A: I don't think the coffee bar needs to be too big. Like mine, the coffee shop is quite small. It is not big enough to have a dining room at home, but it is precisely because it is small that it makes people feel warm. Find an old board with peeling paint and mottled scratches on it, grind it with sandpaper and prop it against the wall as a coffee bar.

Q2. How to decorate around the bar to create a warm atmosphere?

A: for ordinary families, the best decorations are travel souvenirs, self-taken photos and children's graffiti. If you can buy European-style wooden frames, it would be interesting to frame them up and hang them on the wall. If an old house is being demolished near your home, you might as well take the time to take a look around, find out if any stairboards have been discarded in the corner, pick them up and repaint them, and flatten the grocery shelves nailed to the wall to make teeth. It is very retro and environmentally friendly.

Q3. What kind of lamps are suitable for decorating family coffee?

A: I prefer to use old-fashioned street lamps to create a dim atmosphere. The environment for drinking coffee should be warm and warm. With a few light bulbs with low wattage, warmer color temperature or neutral warmth, you can feel leisurely and undisturbed. If you need enough brightness to operate on the bar, it is enough to install a spotlight on the ceiling.