The "Magic City" Guide to Morning C and Night A that can be used in the morning and evening. I can control both caffeine and alcohol!

The fireworks and charm of "Magic City" are returning! Life is gradually returning to normal, which means that migrant workers have to start morning and evening meals again. They rely on C (coffee, coffee) during the day to stay awake, and use A (alcohol, alcohol) to decompress and "sleep" at night!

If you ask about the birthplace of breakfast, C and night A in China, it is undoubtedly the "Magic City" Shanghai - the first coffee shop in China was born here, as sung in "Night Shanghai" more than half a century ago. The feasting and feasting have never disappeared in this city. Today, let’s go with the editor into the world of breakfast, C and night in Shanghai and see our exclusive recommendations for wine and coffee!

# Morning C Night A#

The charm of Shanghai lies in its unique lifestyle derived from the influence of imported culture since its opening as a port. It can be specific to the elderly jazz band in the Peace Hotel, brunch on Wukang Road, afternoon tea on the Bund viewing balcony, the aroma of coffee wafting from the street shops, the swaying women carrying shopping bags on Huaihai Middle Road, the cocktails on the bar A glass of cocktail... When you are in Shanghai, you might as well get involved in it, relax your mood and rhythm, and after a few days of morning C and late night, you will probably understand the magic of the Shanghai city.

1. The 3-minute evolution history of coffee in Shanghai

Coffee is not a new cultural phenomenon in Shanghai. It is not surprising that every Shanghainese grew up drinking coffee. However, young people talk about brewing, cold brewing, dark roasting, light roasting, American style, and Italian style in a clear and logical manner. The old Koehlers also have decades of experience and have a full accent. Since its opening as a port, the city has planted the seeds of coffee culture.

According to legend, coffee was first brought to Shanghai by British pharmacist J. Lewellyn. He opened a Lao Deji drugstore on what is now Nanjing East Road, which also sold coffee. The "strange" taste coupled with the drugstore environment , making Shanghai people’s initial impression of coffee equivalent to “cough drops”.

In 1886, the first independently operated cafe, Hongkou Cafe, appeared in the then public concession, mainly for sailing personnel. In the 1920s, famous coffee shops such as Gong Coffee House, Carlton Coffee, Royal Coffee, and Tkachenko Brothers Cafe appeared in the area of ??Huaihai Middle Road and Sichuan North Road. Most of them were operated by French, Russian, Italian, and Japanese expatriates. business.

Drinking coffee at that time was a life pleasure of the upper class and intellectuals. Some coffeehouses were also the brewing ground for revolution. For example, the Gongcai Café was the base of activities for Lu Xun and the Leftist League.

After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the number of cafes in Shanghai increased dramatically. There were more than 30 cafes on the road from the Bund to Nanjing alone. By 1946, cafes had become quite popular. Desheng Coffee Shop, founded in 1935, imports green coffee beans from abroad, roasts them, processes them, and sells them to Western restaurants, hotels and cafes in Shanghai under the registered trademark "C.P.C."

In 1958, "C.P.C" was changed to the "Shanghai Brand" trademark. The following year, Desheng Coffee Company was renamed Shanghai Coffee Factory, becoming the only enterprise in the country named after coffee. From the 1960s to the 1980s, almost all the coffee drank by people across the country came from the "Shanghai brand". When the economy was at its most difficult, the Shanghai Coffee Factory also invented "coffee tea" (the worst coffee beans ground together with powdered sugar and pressed into small cubes) to satisfy the greed of Shanghai residents.

The Shanghai Cafe opened in the Shanghai Coffee Factory sales department at the Tongren intersection of Nanjing West Road was once a respectable place in Shanghai, and both Lao Koehler and Xin Xiaokai were willing to "incubate" in it.

Also on Nanjing Road, Mars Cafe was opened by Jews during the war. After the war, the owner returned to China, and the cafe was first converted into a restaurant, and then in 1988, it was changed into "Donghai Cafe". They chose Coffee beans from Hainan Island and Yunnan are freshly ground and brewed. At that time, a cup of clear coffee cost 10.8 cents, a cup of milk coffee costed 20.3 cents, and ice cream coffee only cost 50.1 cents. Until 2007, coffee only sold for 10 yuan a cup. Due to its low price, the working class in Shanghai was also brought in. Joining the ranks of coffee drinkers, this shop is still there today.

At the beginning of this century, as Starbucks, Costa and other chain coffee stores opened stores in Shanghai, people knew that besides instant coffee, there were also higher-end products. In the past ten years, independent coffee shops that focus on the origin, variety, roasting process and barista skills of coffee beans have penetrated into the young people.

Those shops, which seem to be only about ten square meters and can't even accommodate more than 5 customers, produce unique "specialty coffee".

According to statistics, there are 7,857 cafes in Shanghai in 2022, ranking first in China and even the world. Among them, independent cafes account for more than 60%, surpassing large chain cafes. It can be said that Shanghai’s independent cafes Cafes have gone from being a niche in the market to becoming mainstream.

In a city that loves and knows how to drink coffee, chain stores have never slackened off. Starbucks has opened a wine shop, a container concept store, and the world's largest immersive experience store. Peet’s Coffee, which launched the “coffee revolution” in California in 1966, is known as the “Grandfather of Coffee.” In 2017, its first overseas flagship store was located on Donghu Road in Shanghai. It now has multiple branches in Shanghai.

%Arabica, which is famous all over the world from Kyoto, uses Arabica beans and is a cafe that only sells coffee. In 2020, the first Asian flagship store of the century-old Italian brand LAVAZZA will also be located in Shanghai.

2. The best place to experience coffee

1. Moon Coffee

2F, No. 1, Lane 64, Fenyang Road.

The Moon Cafe, which used to have only two tables on Anfu Road, moved into this old apartment at the intersection of Fenyang Road and Fuxing Middle Road. The location is very secluded, but there is a unique cave inside, and there is an attic and a balcony. Drinking coffee returns to the essence of enjoying it quietly.

The Moon is well-known in the Shanghai coffee circle and has trained many excellent baristas here. The menu of hand-brewed beans is very rich and will be changed every two months on average. Little Moon Latte and three Ethiopian whites are the winning formula.

2. Blacksheep Espresso

No. 169-4, Jianguo Middle Road.

This store is the S.O.E enlightenment for many people. The self-created baking brand "Qi Cheng Tuozhi" is used by many cafes. Only three fixed Italian beans have been used in the past few years since its opening. It is this seemingly conservative but steady approach, coupled with the accumulation of time, that makes the flavor of the coffee more and more stable and clear.

The flavors of the three types of beans are strong and mellow, tropical fruit, and bright acidity. Simply speaking, they correspond to the three tastes of dark chocolate, cream raisin, and cherry tomatoes. You can order according to your preference. You can find the perfect cup for you.

3. O.P.S.

No. 1, Lane 177, Taiyuan Road.

It is a very small coffee shop. Jian Zou Pi Feng only makes special coffee, but it is not just a simple stack of ingredients. The barista’s unbridled creativity is supported by good techniques. After each cup of coffee is made, the barista will explain the creation inspiration and flavor to the guests, which is a great experience.

We can’t recommend a specific coffee to you, so why not tell the barista your taste preferences directly. Many people have changed their minds about special tunes because of O.P.S and have completely fallen into it.

4. It’s great to be big.

Building 1, No. 139, Fanghua Road.

You can find the latest, fastest and most cutting-edge beans in the world here. The frequency of the bean order changes is one of the best in Shanghai. At least hundreds of beans are supplied a year. If you want to try something new, this is the right place.

Even though the bean list is so rich, the barista is still very familiar with it and ensures stable production. Today, Yourong Naida has transformed from a delicious coffee shop into a well-known roasting brand. There are cafes across the country that use its roasted coffee beans.

5. Rumors Coffee

No. 1, Lane 372, Xingguo Road.

Japanese roasted hand-brewed coffee was established in 2011. It is one of the earliest boutique coffee shops in Shanghai. The product is very stable and the business is always good.

The Japanese owner has studied with Japanese coffee roasting masters for many years and has his own insights into the quality and taste of coffee. He insists on roasting coffee beans himself every day and is happy to recommend suitable coffee to customers. There is no milk coffee here, they specialize in single-origin coffee. The most popular is the Mandheling, and the handmade cheesecake is highly recommended.

6. YEAST

No. 25, Yanqing Road.

The menu is very simple, with three Italian styles (American, Latte, Dirty), two single-origin coffees, and one creative special blend (Prickly Pear), each of which is very good. Latte art is a must-have champion latte artist here! The fruity craft beer is equally amazing, and the light meals are also well received.

3. The Sultry Night

This city has long passed the stage of clinking glasses and drinking heavily, and the products of all kinds of wine are excellent. Xintiandi, 158 Square, and Jishe are the gathering places for bar parties; obvious or hidden pubs can be found behind the plane trees in the Hengfu Scenic Area; bars with terraces on the Bund and Lujiazui allow you to toast with the night view of the Pujiang River; on Changle Road The roadside bar makes drinking simple and down-to-earth...

Nowadays, industrial beer may only be found at late-night snack stalls. The old German beer brand Boragna was the first to teach Shanghainese how to be white. The difference between beer and dark beer. Beer Auntie, who started out as a convenience store, has used more than 3,000 bottles to let Shanghainese taste craft beers of various countries and flavors. When Shanghainese understand Ale and Lager, (Lager) Two fermentation methods have shifted from bottle beer to the pursuit of taps.

Cocktail bars in Shanghai are basically divided into American and Japanese styles. You can generally drink classic cocktails (such as Dry Martini) and modified cocktails. Some bars can also offer more avant-garde and cool ideas, and you can even experience barrel wine (pre-mixed finished cocktails are aged in oak barrels), molecular cocktails (mixing methods derived from molecular gastronomy) , using physical and chemical methods) such nouns.

In addition to these mainstream bars, you can also experience the Speakeasy-style bar with a hard-to-find entrance. Join the business men in suits for a whiskey bar. Those who are nostalgic can go to the jazz bar near the Bund. Dreaming back to "Shanghai at Night" in the lazy and retro atmosphere.

4. The best alcohol supply place

1. E.P.I.C

No. 17, Gaoyou Road.

This bar won the Most Potential Award on Asia's 50 Best Bars list in 2021, and its reputation has continued for many years. Champion bartenders are their magic weapon, so it’s best to sit at the bar where you can admire the bartender’s craftsmanship and take the opportunity to secretly learn cocktail knowledge. They are also happy to interact with customers.

Fuji Mountain and Brave Heart are the items with the highest order rate, and they won’t step on the blind spots. You can also open up your mind, tell the taste you want, and wait for the bartender to improvise.

2. REVEL

No. 222, Xiangyang South Road.

The designer of this cave bar must be a fan of Gaudi. There is almost no sharp corner or straight line here. It draws on the irregular concept of caves, but the space is not really as cramped as a cave. No wonder it won the "Red Cotton China Design Award·2020 Interior Design Award".

The cocktails have great taste and appearance. We really like the special cocktail "Frustration Silk" that brings out its own fairy spirit. The wine-based "Flamingo Encounter" is more suitable for those who are not good with alcohol. Miss. The food is Spanish style.

3. SUZU BAR

Floor 1, MORE Huashan, No. 301 Huashan Road.

Recognized by "alcoholics" as the best Japanese bar in Shanghai, Japan's top bartenders are here. The signature martini is known as the most outstanding one in Shanghai. The whiskey sour is also very delicate, with the peat flavor relatively suppressed, highlighting the floral and fruity aromas. MORI, which is based on gin, has a soft and pure taste, while Dial, with a hint of jasmine, is an elegant fusion of rum and sherry.

As a Japanese bar, the side dishes such as oden and cold noodles also live up to expectations.

5. Speakeasy Bar

In 1920, the United States promulgated Prohibition, making it illegal to manufacture, sell or even transport drinks with an alcohol content exceeding 0.5%. During this period, many mysterious "underground" bars appeared in the United States - usually hidden in alleys, with secret doors or mysterious passages, and the gatekeepers had to have sharp eyes that could identify prohibition agents.

Although Prohibition has long since been lifted, this mysterious and sneaky form of drinking has survived. Shanghai is the first city in China where Speakeasy bars became popular. The trend of searching for the entrance to the bar (sometimes it is a freezer, sometimes it is a bookcase...) has passed. Being able to maintain a consistently good reputation ultimately depends on the quality of the wine itself.

1. HATS&; CAPS

No. 51, Fenyang Road.

The window display on the first floor looks like a hat shop, and there is also a late-night barber shop inside. The serious business of drinking is well hidden. The bar has two floors, one for cocktails and one for whiskey.

The wine is delicious and the snacks are delicious.

2. BARBER SHOP

No. 615, Yongjia Road.

The entry-level shampoo chairs and shampoo products are indeed disguised as what they are, but if you have a sharp eye, I believe you will be able to find the wine bottle that represents the switch. The decoration in the bar also caters to the Prohibition era - red brick walls, waiters in suits and vests, jazz music from the 1920s...

3. Beer Aunt

Yan'an No. 1686 West Road.

Aunt Beer herself is a magical legend. The huge store is both a beer supermarket and a bar. Walking into the store, you can see craft beers everywhere. There are more than 3,000 kinds of beer, more than a hundred bottles of which are unique to this brand, and there are more than a dozen kinds of freshly brewed beer, with prices ranging from ten yuan to thousands of yuan.

If you are a serious beer lover, you must make a pilgrimage here to see how many types of beer you know and drink.

1F, Shamei Building, 190 Beijing East Road.

The neo-Renaissance-style Shamei Building is a new "Internet celebrity" in Shanghai. It was completed in 1921. It was originally named the Shamei Bank Building and was later used as a residence and office. The building was closed for repairs in 2014 and was reopened last year to usher in new life.

A number of restaurants, hotels, galleries and bars with unique designs have been opened in the building, all of which are remarkable. The Deck on the first floor is a cafe/bar with breakfast and dinner. The industrial style design combines the classicism and magnificence of the Samed Building, which is very photogenic.

This is a place to drink coffee during the day. After turning into a bar at night, you can drink products from craft breweries from all over the world, and the wine list changes from time to time.

The editor has some random thoughts: Moderate drinking is good for your health, but excessive drinking is harmful to your health.