Walking through the quiet residential estate of Taikoo, an illuminated hexagonal emblem beams from a column, proudly proclaiming the arrival of The Coffee Academïcs‘ seventh cafe in Hong Kong and its largest premises yet. This branch further bolsters the precinct’s status as a lifestyle hub in Island East and fleshes out TCA’s ambitions to be a purveyor of a way of life that revolves around artisanal coffee.
Spanning 2,000-sq-ft, the outlet’s interior spans a range of influences, from industrial chic to Parisian salon style. A merchandise area takes pride of place at the main entrance, greeting customers as they enter with a range of brewing paraphernalia and globally-sourced coffee beans.
Until March, the Taikoo outlet will also be serving coffee made from the Esmerelda Geisha 601 coffee bean, which became the world’s most expensive coffee when it sold at an auction for a staggering $601 USD per pound. Only five cups will be brewed every day, for $400 HKD per cup.
G505 & G508, Ning On Mansion
28 Taikoo Shing Rd, Quarry Bay
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