Pu’er Coffee

  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...