CouCou Cafe Pâtisserie Introduction
CouCou, the French dessert shop by the railway, has a name that sounds like the call of a cuckoo and serves as a friendly greeting in French. Just like "Cuckoo Dessert Coffee," it aims to provide a sense of familiarity, closeness, and ease. The owners, Zhu Kai-an and Lin Cheng-an, have dreamed of opening a shop since childhood, waiting for the day to make it happen. Zhu Kai-an was a second officer at Evergreen Marine for three years, and through the coffee brewed by the chief mate on board, he became curious about coffee. During the monotonous life at sea, coffee became his only comfort, prompting him to give up his high-paying, stable job and enter the coffee business, where he met Lin Cheng-an by chance. Lin Cheng-an's interest in making desserts sprouted during her university years. As a visual communication design major, self-learning dessert-making was her way of relieving stress, which led her to the idea of studying in France. She actively planned her journey: taking French classes, apprenticing in a dessert kitchen, and preparing for English proficiency tests. After five years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream. With a love for food and travel, Lin Cheng-an traveled throughout Europe during her studies in France, and the flavors she experienced during her travels now inspire her dessert designs, making every item in the shop a highly praised treat. "For example, ‘Lemon Crescent’ is made to look like a crescent moon using lemon bubbles. I imagined the changes in customers' expressions due to the acidity of the lemon when they enjoy it," Cheng-an playfully shared. Another dessert, "Dancing Banana," showcases her childlike spirit: it combines the multi-textured sensation of popping candy with dessert, making each bite feel like it's dancing. With exceptional desserts, excellent coffee pairing is also essential. The coffee beans in the shop are carefully selected and roasted by Kai-an, with one of the specialties, "Rocking Yirgacheffe," being his creative fusion of sparkling water and exclusive recipes combined with Yirgacheffe beans, creating a refreshing new taste and becoming one of the bestsellers. Are you still looking for professional French desserts and coffee? Come here for a double delight! "Cuckoo Dessert Coffee" also plans to collaborate with agricultural products from Chiayi and connect with the local community so that both local residents and tourists can taste the unique flavors that belong to "Chiayi"! Recommended dishes: Lemon Crescent, Rocking Yirgacheffe.
