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7 specialty coffee shops from around the world in Korea

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Coffee of superior grade that received a standard score of 80 points or higher after evaluation by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCAA) Terde: France April: Denmark Durban Berlin: Germany Bonanza Coffee: Germany Arabica (%): Japan Birch Coffee: USA Blue Bottle: USA

Terres de Cafe Yangjae

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The lush Yangjaecheon Cafe Street welcomes the smooth landing of the blue façade Terre de Cafe. Terre de Cafe, which operates 7 branches in Paris, has opened its first branch in Korea. Founded by Christophe Servell, who pioneered and established the French specialty coffee market, the brand dyes Yangjae with European sensibility. The fresh exterior and the gentle interior tinged with pink, and the Terre de Cafe's monkey logo announce the brand's presence with witty and neatly arranged coffee beans and furniture. Here, where the coffee beans change daily, you can taste 'Grand Cru' version coffee, which has received a score of 88, and experience nanolot, personal sourcing, and Geisha with an additional fee. (Specialty coffee: 80 points or above)

April Coffee

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The Korean Landing of the Danish Copenhagen Brand, Hannam-dong Roastery Showroom 'April Coffee'. The first overseas store of Sweden-born barista Patrik Rolf Karlsson was in South Korea. April welcomes guests with a homey atmosphere, based on white tones, and focused on wooden interiors. The combination of Fyn furniture, coffee beans, related equipment, and a G-shaped coffee bar with a hemp cloth and a step creates an exotic yet Korean look. With a concise menu featuring espresso variations and filter coffee, the prices are somewhat high. However, the quality of the coffee justifies the cost, offering comfort and solace with every sip in a tidy and stable mood.

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The specialty coffee brand from Berlin, The Barn, has landed in Seongsu, Seoul, known as the epitome of hip. Housed in a renovated residential space tucked away in an alley, it welcomes customers with a clean white base mixed with moderately exposed concrete for texture, and beige-toned wooden furniture for a cozy atmosphere. Conveniently, there is a dumbwaiter for transporting food, so there is no need to carry your menu upstairs or bring it down for returns. Committed to uncompromising quality, The Barn, along with Bonanza and District, is considered one of the top three coffee brands in Germany, dealing only with single-origin raw beans whose producers and places of origin are clearly known. The coffee brewed from each bean, such as Ethiopia and Brazil, is notable for its vivid original taste, allowing you to experience sourness like peach, cherry jam, and a smooth aftertaste.

Bonanza Coffee Gunja Cafe & Roastery

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German Bonanza landing in Korea, 'Bonanza Coffee Gunja Branch'
Bonanza Coffee, which opened near Seoul Children's Grand Park and Sejong University, has a reputation as one of Europe's top 10 cafes and Berlin's top 3 roasteries.
The representative of Bonanza's partner is mtl, but this time, the main body appeared. This is the official Korean launch.
Gunja store, which matches the height and color texture with coffee and harmonious wooden furniture, has the coolness of the windows and a sense of stability and stylishness that extends up to the second floor.

Bonanja, which accommodates a large number of seats due to its large number of seats
Seven coffees that change to espresso, 'Frap' in the form of slushies, and Ethiopia, Colombia, Honduras, and Mexico were prepared for filter coffee. The smoked salmon and jambong egg custard open sandwich is one of the menu items that goes well with coffee.

• 239-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• Daily 09:00 - 22:00

% Arabica Seoul Starfield Library

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The arrival of the third-generation specialty coffee brand known for its coffee, Arabica Coffee : % ΔRΔBICΔ, at Seoul's COEX. Arabica, which can be entered from outside and from the Byeolmadang Library, launched as the 125th store worldwide and the 80th in Asia, marking its first location in Korea in 2013. The logo inspired by coffee fruits on branches, the world map objet that represents Arabica's reality and grand dream, and the simple and clean white interior combine to give the feeling of traveling abroad within the country. The excellent taste of specialty coffee added with high-end equipment making its first appearance in the country, and the friendly service of skilled baristas are also worth noting. Well-known as a latte hotspot, it notably offers cafe latte, 'Kyoto Latte' with condensed milk, 'Spanish Latte' with double condensed milk, Chemex drip coffee, matcha latte, and homemade lemonade made by squeezing juice daily, ensuring satisfaction and happiness on every visit. * Official opening on September 11th • Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Yeongdong-daero 513, 1F Starfield COEX Mall • 10:30 - 22:00

Birch Coffee

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Birch Coffee's arrival in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, a New York local coffee brand. With 13 stores in Manhattan, Birch Coffee is now tasted in Seoul. Featuring mild industrial interior feels with a clean and well-lit interior contrasting with the black-painted exterior. The graffiti unique to Birch represents freedom while maintaining an organized atmosphere. A fun community venue and striving for the right coffee balance is Birch's goal, naturally integrating into the neighborhood. Offering basic yet faithful coffee is a given, with coffee brewed by a barista who has been a local member in New York for 12 years, recommending smooth and delicious menus like cortado and latte.
• 27, Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Daily 10:30 - 22:00 (Closed on Mondays)
• Free option of organic Sangha milk or oat milk

Blue Bottle Coffee Yeouido Cafe

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On the first day of provisional opening, the 7th Blue Bottle store <Blue Bottle Yeouido> is located on the 5th floor of 'The Hyundai Seoul'. Drinking coffee from Blue Bottle inside the 'Sounds Forest', an indoor park full of natural light, comes to you in a different way. It features semicircular seating and an open space with a warm atmosphere.