Eli's Store Qingzhong Street Branch Introduction
"Hand-brewed coffee is not like espresso made with a machine; hand-brewed coffee is more personalized." He takes great pride in this, having been involved with coffee for 30 years. Due to the insistence on handcrafting, you might have to wait a while to enjoy coffee at Illy, extending the anticipation for the drink. "Pour-over coffee is softer; unlike espresso, which hits you with strong aroma, the key lies in its aftertaste, like a floating fragrance," Mr. Peng speaks about coffee as if reciting a poem! Besides coffee, there is an ambiance in Illy that netizens claim you "must check out." Illy is named after the boss's daughter, and it is a small and cozy coffee shop that easily goes unnoticed if you just casually walk by. However, its rustic wooden facade has a unique charm.
