Infusion Cake and Tea Shop Introduction
For the shop manager Zhang Jiahong of Infusion Cake and Tea Specialty Store, the biggest challenge is pointing out the most recommended dish in the store. After seven years of experiences in other counties and cities, Jiahong returned to Chiayi City in 2016 and co-founded Infusion Cake and Tea Specialty Store with his friend, pastry chef Lai Yihan, on a small street known for its beautiful scenery in Chiayi City. The storefront features a large glass window, intertwined with white window frames, creating a picturesque view of the interior that resembles warm and tranquil artworks. Stepping into this artistic world, the comfortable atmosphere and music gently float through the space, naturally blending each guest into an indispensable part of the artwork. Every French pastry displayed in the dessert cabinet at the bar is a culmination of Yihan's experiences studying in France and various inspiring stories from her life, developed and created over a period of one to two months. Yihan pours the same tenacity and spirit she had in learning music into her dessert creations, resulting in pastries that possess rich and diverse levels of aesthetic appeal. To complement the different desserts, Jiahong recommends various tea selections at the bar. Every step, from selecting the tea leaves to brewing and serving to guests, is meticulously overseen by Jiahong, as he is committed to presenting the best dishes to his customers without settling for mediocrity. This may be why Jiahong can never single out the store's most recommended dish; he believes every item he presents meets the highest standards in his heart. The store regularly updates its wall exhibits with artworks, including photographs, oil paintings, and sketches, which quietly tell their stories when customers inadvertently glance up, just like the inherent artistic beauty of Infusion Cake and Tea Specialty Store itself, patiently standing on Chengren Street, waiting for passersby to step in and listen to its stories. Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Smoked Earl Grey Tea.
