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The most distinctive feature of this restaurant is "Coffee on Tap," the world's first self-serve system in which coffee is poured directly from a tap. This "new type of café where coffee comes out of the tap" has been the talk of the town since its opening.
. Australia is a country where espresso is the norm. . It can be served in less than two minutes per cup, so the turnover in the store is very fast. However, drip coffee, which the Japanese prefer, takes five minutes to serve. When we thought about how to process it quickly, we came up with the "coffee-on-tap" system. It is similar to a beer server, where several kinds of coffee are brewed in batches and set in a keg that can be kept cold or warm. Customers can enjoy choosing from a variety of coffees, and the advantage is that they can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee right away.
On the other hand, freshness is a concern. "I try to replace the hot coffee every hour," says Yamamoto. Iced coffee lasts somewhat longer because it degrades more slowly, but it's still difficult to control the amount..."
On tap are a selection of blended coffees that can be enjoyed year-round, and single origin coffees, which is where "Single O" comes from and is changed regularly. The green bean buyers at the Sydney headquarters buy what they think are really good beans from around the world, and like rice, they say that since there is only one harvest a year, they offer the best they can produce at that time.
The attention to detail is also in the interior design.
. uses recycled materials for many of its materials. Tables and chairs are not made of a single piece of wood , but plywood, which has a low environmental impact. . The wall in front of the counter is cork wood that can be reused. Many Australians are sensitive to environmental issues, and this reflects our national character. We also used a splash of orange, our brand color, to create a modern space where the concept of "sustainable" is not at the forefront.
The wall art in the back of the room is from the "Art Bag Project," in which art is painted on coffee bags,Tomoko WashioWe are very interested in art, and it is possible that a casual coffee drinker will be interested in our work, and vice versa. We place great importance on art, and it is possible that a casual coffee drinker will become interested in the artwork, and vice versa. We are aiming for such a synergistic effect. The paintings have a strong impact, so when people see them at night, they sometimes get a bit spooked (laughs).
