CouCou Cafe Pâtisserie Introduction
CouCou, a French dessert shop by the railway, sounds like the call of a cuckoo and is a friendly greeting in French. Just like "Cuckoo Dessert Coffee," the feeling it aims to convey is neighborly, close, and without distance. The owners of "Cuckoo Dessert Coffee," Zhu Kai-An and Lin Cheng-An, have dreamt of opening a shop since childhood, waiting for the day to realize that dream. Zhu Kai-An previously worked for three years as a second mate at Evergreen Marine, where his curiosity about coffee was sparked by the chief mate's hand-brewed coffee. In his monotonous life at sea, coffee became his only comfort, prompting him to leave his high-paying, stable job and fully commit to the coffee business, where he met Lin Cheng-An by chance. Lin Cheng-An's interest in making desserts originated in her university days. As a visual communication design major, she learned dessert-making as a way to relieve stress, which led her to the idea of studying in France. Thus, she began to actively plan and prepare: taking French classes, working as an apprentice in a dessert kitchen, and passing English proficiency tests. After five years of effort, she finally achieved her dream. A food and travel enthusiast, Lin Cheng-An traveled throughout Europe during her studies in France, and the taste experiences she encountered have now become her source of inspiration for designing desserts, all of which are highly praised. "For example, the 'Lemon Crescent' is shaped like a crescent moon made from lemon bubbles; I imagined how the sourness of lemon would change the guests' expressions," Cheng-An playfully shares. Another dessert, "Dancing Banana," showcases her childlike spirit: utilizing multi-layered textures to combine popping candy with the dessert, creating a dancing feeling with each bite. Of course, outstanding desserts go hand in hand with excellent coffee. The coffee beans in the shop are all selected and roasted by Kai-An, with one notable creation being "Rocking Yirgacheffe," which fuses sparkling water with an exclusive recipe and Yirgacheffe beans, producing a refreshing new flavor and becoming one of the shop's best-selling items. Are you still looking for professional French desserts and coffee? Come here and enjoy a double delight! "Cuckoo Dessert Coffee" is also planning collaborations with Chiayi agricultural products and local connections, allowing both local residents and tourists to savor the unique flavors of "Chiayi"! Recommended dishes: Lemon Crescent, Rocking Yirgacheffe.
