e both gave us this idea of imagining the future from a past perspective”. The venue is designed to promote mingling, with most of the seating set in communal arrangements. It targets younger customers as well as nearby office workers. “Specialty coffee has become more popular in Korea, and companies are taking coffee extraction and roasting very seriously,” said Lee. “But we want to take this further and focus on engaging with people … If we can eventually turn this into a spot where meaningful relationships are created over a cup of coffee, I couldn’t ask for more.”