旅行 TRAVEL 專題香港 HONG KONG 咖啡飄香 BEAN COUNTERS 香港的小咖啡店湧現, 為客人提供各式精品咖啡, 反映本地咖啡文化漸趨成熟 Explore Hong Kong s increasingly sophisticated coffee culture at small cafés offering expertise and exotic tastes 文 /Text Rachel Read and Kate Farr 香港咖啡文化的發展日見成熟, 城中懂得品鑑咖啡的人愈來愈多, 專業的咖啡調製員及咖啡師比比皆是, 隨時準備為你炮製一杯香濃美味的咖啡 以下介紹的咖啡店大多為獨立經營的小店, 可為客人提供各式精品咖啡, 有些還會舉辦試飲會等活動以饗同好 Hong Kong is fast becoming a fully fledged coffee connoisseur s city, crammed with expert brewers and baristas ready to rustle up your ideal cup. Check out these cafés mostly independent small businesses offering speciality coffees, tasting sessions and much more. THE CUPPING ROOM 這間裝潢簡約的咖啡店位於上環, 由獲獎咖啡師趙 家寶主理 他於今年在意大利舉行的世界咖啡大師賽中, 與來自全球各地的參賽者一較高下, 最終榮獲亞軍 店內提供以意式特濃咖啡及滴濾咖啡沖調而成的精品咖啡, 當中包括與美國咖啡豆烘焙坊 Sweet Bloom Coffee Rosters 合作的多款獨家調配咖啡 店內還會定期舉辦大型試飲會 www.facebook.com/cuppingroomhk THE COFFEE ACADEMICS The Coffee Academics 的旗艦店位於銅鑼灣, 以挑高天花 裸露磚牆及戶外半開放式座位, 予人置身貨倉的感覺, 營造出輕鬆悠閒的氛圍 店內設有專用烘培室, 並舉行咖啡豆烘焙工作坊, 還會在毗鄰的 Coffee Academics Studio 定期舉辦試飲活動及咖啡調製課程 另外, 客人可以自選喜愛的咖啡豆, 隨自己口味調 THE CUPPING ROOM This minimalist café in Sheung Wan district is helmed by Derek Chiu, who claimed second-place at this year s World Barista Championship in Italy, so it s guaranteed that this expert team knows its stuff. Its speciality espresso-based and drip coffees include exclusive blends created in partnership with American roaster Sweet Bloom. The café regularly hosts extensive tasting sessions. www.facebook.com/cuppingroomhk THE COFFEE ACADEMICS High ceilings, exposed brick walls and a patio-style terrace give The Coffee Academics flagship Causeway Bay shop a laid-back warehouse atmosphere. It offers roasting workshops in the in-store roasting room, and regular tasting sessions and brewing 18 Grams ( 中圖 ) 供應自家調配的 Black Sheep 意式特濃咖啡豆 ( 左上圖起順時針方向 ) 喜愛品嚐優質咖啡的客人可光顧 18Grams Amical Coco Espresso Hazel & Hersey 及 The Coffee Academics 等咖啡室 18 Grams (centre) offers an in-house blend of Black Sheep espresso beans (Clockwise from top left) Caffeine connoisseurs looking for a premium brew should head to 18 Grams, Amical, Coco Espresso, Hazel & Hersey and The Coffee Academics IMAGES. Amical and dessert (following pages): HarMony PhotoGraphy 32 Horizon December 2014
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旅行 TRAVEL 專題香港 HONG KONG 18 Grams ( 右圖 ) 及齋啡 ( 最右圖 ) 供應多款不同口味的咖啡,Coco Espresso ( 最右中圖 ) 店內的獲獎咖啡師以多種方式為客人沖調咖啡 18 Grams (right) and Zai Fé (far right) offer a variety of coffees as does Coco Espresso (far right, centre), whose award-winning baristas prepare drinks using a variety of methods 配出一杯別具特色的咖啡 The Coffee Academics 於灣仔及尖沙咀設有分店 www.the-academics.com UNAR COFFEE COMPANY 在尖沙咀天星碼頭搭乘渡輪時, 若想買杯咖啡於 船上享用, 這家位於一樓往中環航線入口處的迷你 咖啡店是絕佳之選 跟位於大坑的姊妹店一樣, 這 裡以意式濃縮咖啡為基調的飲品水準不俗, 除了一 般常見的咖啡口味, 也有以青瓜糖漿調配的凍咖啡 iced cucumber latte 等極受歡迎的獨特口味 www.facebook.com/unarcoffeecompany.shop2 18 GRAMS 現時擁有數家分店的 18 Grams, 可說是最早在 城中推廣咖啡文化的咖啡店之一, 其位於銅鑼灣 景隆街的首家分店更稱得上是先鋒 這間雅致小店雖 然位處鬧市, 氣氛卻悠閒寫意, 自家調配的招牌咖啡 Black Sheep, 混合產自墨西哥 印度 哥倫比亞及哥斯達黎加的咖啡豆製成, 並於香港烘培 www.18grams.com 齋啡在廣東俗語中, 齋啡 就是黑咖啡, 顧名思義, 指的 就是該店的招牌咖啡 這家別具格調的咖啡店位於鰂 魚涌, 店內採用的咖啡豆全部都是自家烘培, 為顧客 提供多款調配咖啡, 味道創新的香辣口味咖啡便很 值得一試 www.zai-fe.com Amical 在意式甜品 affogato ( 右圖 ) 上面淋上咖啡 在位於銅鑼灣的 The Coffee Academics 旗艦店內輕鬆享用咖啡 ( 最右圖 ) Amical s affogato dessert (right) offers a sweet treat drizzled with coffee Kick back in The Coffee Academics Causeway Bay flagship branch (far right) AMICAL 位於灣仔日街的特色咖啡店, 以綠意盎然的戶外露台, 以及心形 小貓及泰迪熊等創意十足的拉花藝術招徠一眾咖啡迷 東主直接與喀麥隆的咖啡農合作, 入口單一產地咖啡豆, 顧客除了可在於店內品嚐, 還可購買咖啡豆回家自行沖調 amicalcoffee.intimex.hk 34 Horizon December 2014
classes take place at the nearby Coffee Academics Studio. You can even make a bespoke blend by choosing your own bean combination. Branches can also be found in Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. the-coffeeacademics.com UNAR COFFEE COMPANY This quirky little Tsim Sha Tsui café is the obvious choice for a grab-and-go coffee before a ride on the Star Ferry: the kiosk is located at the pier, before the entrance to the upper deck of the Star Ferry to Central. Like its sister branch in Tai Hang district, Unar excels at espresso-based drinks; you ll find all the standards plus a few unusual extras the iced cucumber latte is a cult favourite. www.facebook.com/unarcoffeecompany.shop2 18 GRAMS One of the first cafés to popularise coffee culture in Hong Kong, 18 Grams now has several locations throughout the city, but its Cannon Street branch in Causeway Bay district was the one that started it all. The small inviting haven in the hectic area offers an in-house Black Sheep espresso blend comprising Mexican, Indian, Colombian and Costa Rican beans that have been locally roasted. www.18grams.com ZAI FÉ Zai Fé means black coffee in colloquial Cantonese so it s no surprise that the shop s signature is a quick, strong shot. This stylish espresso bar located in Quarry Bay district roasts all its own beans and makes a number of different blends look out for innovative flavours such as spicy chilli. www.zai-fe.com AMICAL From its leafy outdoor terrace to its signature latte art of hearts, cats and teddy-bear pictures made with frothed milk, this Sun Street café in Wan Chai has charm to spare. Amical works directly with farmers in Cameroon to import single-origin coffee beans, which can also be bought in-store to brew at home. amicalcoffee.intimex.hk December 2014 Horizon 35
旅行 TRAVEL 專題香港 HONG KONG COCO ESPRESSO 這間咖啡店的最大特色在於發掘咖啡的不同 層面來創造口味迷人的咖啡 店內的得獎咖啡師擅用不同方式調配咖啡, 採用的新鮮咖啡豆則定期由全球多個產地運來 位於中環及灣仔的分店氣氛溫馨, 提供各式各樣的精品咖啡任君選擇 www.cocobarista.com HAZEL & HERSHEY 除了售賣咖啡之外, 店內還有種類齊全的頂 級咖啡用具出售, 包括磨豆機 咖啡機 滴濾壼及溫度計等 店面的設計饒富玩味, 包括天花上的超現實風格的滴漏時鐘, 再加上多款單一產地及自家調配的咖啡, 對於中環蘇豪區的咖啡迷來說, 在這裡恍若置身於天堂 www.hershey.hk COCO ESPRESSO Coco Espresso is all about exploring the different dimensions of coffee to produce intriguingly different tastes. Fresh beans arrive regularly from renowned growing regions around the world and the varied drinks are prepared by award-winning baristas. You ll have plenty to choose from at its cosy shops in Central and Wan Chai. www.cocobarista.com HAZEL & HERSHEY As well as selling coffee, Hazel & Hershey also stocks one of the city s largest selections of top-of-the-range coffee gear, including grinders, coffee machines, brewing cups and thermometers. With playful décor that includes surrealist dripping clocks on the ceiling and a variety of single-origin and house-blend coffees, this is a haven for java lovers in trendy Soho. www.hershey.hk 如何挑選? WHAT TO ORDER? 按圖索驥找出最適合你的一杯咖啡 Go with the flow to pick out your perfect cup of coffee 意式特濃咖啡這是調製下列各款咖啡的基底 其製作方式是先將咖啡豆研磨成粉, 再利用熱水高壓沖泡, 濃縮咖啡表面會浮現一層薄薄的泡沫, 稱為咖啡油 這款咖啡驟眼看似小小一杯, 卻以味道濃烈及咖啡因含量高見稱 Espresso The foundation of all the coffee drinks listed here, espresso is created when hot water is forced through finely ground beans at high pressure, creating a shot of concentrated coffee with a thin frothy layer called a crema on top. It might look small but it packs a punch, both in terms of flavour and caffeine. 美式咖啡由一份意式特濃咖啡加熱水沖淡製成 如果你覺得只有一小杯的意式特濃咖啡不耐喝, 不妨選擇份量較大的美式咖啡慢慢享用 Americano An espresso shot diluted with hot water, an Americano is perfect for when you want a longer-lasting drink than an espresso. 意式奶泡特濃咖啡由意式特濃咖啡加上一點奶泡製成, 一方面可中和意式 特濃咖啡的濃烈味道, 另一方面能提升咖啡的香滑及甜度 Macchiato An espresso stained with a splash of foamed milk, which takes the edge off the strong taste, adding a touch more body and sweetness. 意式泡沫咖啡加入熱牛奶及奶泡, 做出豐厚細滑的質感, 方法是將熱空氣打入牛奶中, 再與一份意式特濃咖啡混和, 入口令人倍感舒心溫暖 Cappuccino The cappuccino s sweet taste and dense texture comes from adding hot milk foam made by mixing hot air into milk to a shot of espresso, to reate a warm, comforting mouthfeel. 意式鮮奶咖啡與意式泡沫咖啡極為相似, 但牛奶相對奶泡的比例較高 由於散發著牛奶的天然甜味, 較易入口, 一直深受歡迎 Latte Similar to a cappuccino, but with a higher milk-to-foam ratio. The latte has earned its place as an easy-todrink favourite because of the natural sweetness of milk. 36 Horizon December 2014