Yili's Shop - Qingzhong Street Store Introduction
"Hand-brewed coffee is not like espresso made with a machine; hand-brewed coffee is more personalized." He takes great pride in this after 30 years of coffee experience. Due to his insistence on handmade methods, one may have to wait a while to enjoy coffee at Yili, prolonging the anticipation for that cup. "Pour-over coffee is softer; it doesn't hit with the strong flavor of espresso right away. The key is in its aftertaste, like a lingering aroma," Mr. Peng talks about coffee as if reciting a poem! Besides coffee, online users have shared that Yili’s ambiance is a must-see. Yili is named after the owner's daughter, and the cafe is a small, cozy spot that is easily overlooked if one just happens to pass by, but its old-fashioned wooden facade has a lot of character.
