CouCou Cafe Pâtisserie Introduction
CouCou, a French dessert shop located by the railway, sounds like the call of a cuckoo and is a friendly greeting in French. Just like "Cuckoo Dessert Café," it aims to create a sense of neighborhood closeness and approachability. The owners, Zhu Kai-an and Lin Cheng-an, have harbored a dream of opening a shop since childhood, waiting for the day it would come true. Zhu Kai-an served as a second officer for Evergreen Marine for three years, where his curiosity for coffee was sparked by the hand-brewed coffee of the chief officer on board. In the monotonous life at sea, coffee became his only solace, so he gave up his high-paying stable job, left the ocean, and resolutely entered the coffee business, where he met Lin Cheng-an. Lin Cheng-an's interest in making desserts began in her university years. As a visual communication design student, she self-taught dessert-making as a way to relieve stress, which inspired her to study in France. She actively prepared for this goal: taking French classes, apprenticing in dessert kitchens, and taking English proficiency tests. After five years of effort, she finally achieved her dream. A food and travel enthusiast, Lin traveled across Europe during her studies in France, and the flavor experiences gained during her travels now serve as inspiration for her dessert designs, with each item in the shop being highly praised. "For example, 'Lemon Curve' is shaped like a crescent moon using lemon bubbles, as I imagined the changes in customers' eyebrows due to the acidity of the lemon," Cheng-an playfully shared. Another creation, "Dancing Banana," shows her childlike spirit: it combines multi-layered textures with popping candy, giving the sensation of dancing with every bite. Of course, excellent desserts are complemented by outstanding coffee; all the coffee beans in the shop are selected and roasted by Kai-an. One of their popular blends, "Rockin' Yirgacheffe," is his creation that combines sparkling water with a unique recipe and Yirgacheffe beans to offer a refreshing new taste. Still searching for professional French desserts and coffee? Come here for a delightful double experience! "Cuckoo Dessert Café" also plans to incorporate local Chiayi agricultural products and connect with the community, so that both local residents and visitors can savor the unique flavors of "Chiayi"! Recommended dishes: Lemon Curve, Rockin' Yirgacheffe.
