Pu’er Coffee

 As I’ve always believed, the best way to understand a city is to start at its city hall — and in Adelaide, that’s exactly where my journey began. When you mention Adelaide, you inevitably think of its namesake. The city was named after Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom. Inside Adelaide Town Hall stands a marble statue of Queen Adelaide, sculpted by British artist Francis William Woodington. Originally installed in 1864 beside the main staircase, the statue commemorates the woman for whom the city was named. After joining a guided tour and learning more about Adelaide’s history, I found myself reflecting on how remarkably forward-thinking its urban planning was. The city center follows a precise grid layout, with east–west and north–south streets intersecting at perfect right angles. It feels logical, intuitive, and incredibly easy to navigate. With a metro card in hand, setting off on a spontaneous city walk feels effortlessly enjoyable. Today’s caf...

 Today, I’m continuing my Brisbane café-hopping series. Every stop on this coffee-scented journey feels like a small harbor for the soul. Music knows no borders—and neither does coffee. If you want to quickly connect with a city and truly blend in, there’s no better place than a local café. Step inside, order a cup, chat with the owner or barista, and just like that—you’re in local mode. This time, I’m sharing One in a Million Coffee , located at Unit 16/25 Figtree St, Yeerongpilly QLD 4105 . They also operate a roasting facility called Blue Sky , at 9/25 Lerna St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia . Before visiting One in a Million, I actually went to the Blue Sky roastery the day before. It used to be a café with the roastery at the back—but I ran straight into a closed door. So when I finally ordered at One in a Million, I couldn’t help but “complain” a little. The barista explained that Blue Sky is no longer open to the public. I mentioned that their website still showed Satu...