Pu’er Coffee

 Most of my long posts in February were dedicated to café hopping in Australia. During the month I spent there, I once again found myself marveling at the incredible richness—and rarity—of the green coffee resources available in Australia. If you are a coffee enthusiast who truly values the terroir and regional character of coffee, I strongly recommend putting Australia on your travel list. Among the many cafés I visited, Veneziano Coffee left a particularly deep impression on me. They are the kind of roaster that seems to “hunt” for beans from highly specific micro-regions. In their shop, you’ll find several house espresso blends as well as multiple SOEs permanently on the menu, and each one has its own distinctive flavor profile and memorable character. It’s no surprise that they’ve been listed among the World’s Top 100 Coffee Shops . At the time, I bought a bag of beans that could be used both for pour-over and as an SOE. The beans come from the ARGCAFEE cooperative in Cauca,...

  Do you remember the café-hopping trip I shared a while ago in Brisbane, Australia? Among those stops, one that I introduced with particular enthusiasm was the Australian roaster Elixir Coffee Roasters , a long-established brand founded in 2007. I even bought three bags of their coffee beans right in the shop—haha. In many Australian cafés, roasted coffee beans are displayed in glass cabinets almost like roasted snacks. You can browse and pick your favorite beans the way you might choose nuts or trail mix. It’s actually quite a unique shopping experience. Not only do you get exactly what you see, but once you place your order, the staff will pack the beans fresh for you on the spot, ensuring they’re within the optimal tasting window. You can basically take them home and start brewing immediately. While I was in the shop, I quickly became intrigued by their signature house espresso blend, Fratelli Blend , which has been a staple there for years. Fratelli means “brothers” in Itali...

 Even as I’m writing this piece, the afterglow from today’s visit is still very much alive. This is one of those cafés I’d gladly go out of my way for—no matter the distance. In China, Elixir Coffee Roasters is already a well-known Australian roaster among specialty coffee lovers, and on my personal café hit list, it’s been highlighted in red for a long time. Elixir Coffee Roasters is located at 10/12 Hayward St, Stafford QLD 4053, Australia —and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype. Founded in 2007, Elixir Coffee is undoubtedly one of Australia’s long-established specialty roasters, and one of the few privately owned specialty coffee roasters in Queensland. Over the years, Elixir has built an award-winning reputation both locally and internationally. Among Chinese coffee enthusiasts who closely follow overseas roasters, Elixir consistently scores high on recognition and respect. Their four flagship espresso blends—true pillars of the brand—have won multiple awards at the Golde...

 Today, I’m continuing our coffee crawl around Brisbane ☕️ And I have to say—I love Brisbane’s weather. It’s a sunny city where it doesn’t rain much, yet it has an incredibly long coastline that works like a natural humidity balancer. The result? A climate that’s gentle, mild, and never sticky. Honestly, it feels like a livability paradise. The café I’m sharing today is located very close to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. It’s the perfect plan: start with brunch and a great coffee here, then take a relaxed walk through the gardens afterward. Tell me this isn’t a well-thought-out itinerary 😄 The place is Double Maker Coffee , located at 126 Margaret St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 . It’s a well-known local neighborhood café-restaurant, and during peak dining hours, there’s often a short line—clearly a popular spot. Brunch + Coffee, the Australian Way I came here for brunch and coffee, which is pretty much how most cafés in Australia operate—they’re usually café-restaurants rather th...