US cafe chain Blue Bottle lifting off in Hong Kong
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After months of speculation, US coffee chain Blue Bottle has launched in Hong Kong.
The modern coffee roaster is currently serving only takeaway coffee from its location in Lyndhurst Terrace due to restrictions on restaurant trading during the coronavirus pandemic.
The store, expected to open for dine-in services when social-distancing restrictions are eased, features “an industrial medley of timber work surfaces [and] exposed support beams” design, according to LifestyleAsia.
The store is Blue Bottle’s 22nd venue in Asia. It currently has more than 50 cafes in the US, and recently debuted in Japan and South Korea.
The brand is known for its single-origin beans and cold-brew coffee which prompted consumer-goods giant Nestle to acquire a 68-per-cent stake for US$425 million back in 2017.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Blue Bottle only serving takeaway coffee from its new Hong Kong location?
Why is Blue Bottle only serving takeaway coffee from its new Hong Kong location?
The cafe is currently operating as takeaway-only due to restrictions on restaurant trading in Hong Kong during the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to open for dine-in services once social-distancing measures are eased.
Q.How many venues does Blue Bottle now have in Asia?
How many venues does Blue Bottle now have in Asia?
The new Hong Kong store is Blue Bottle’s 22nd venue in Asia. The company has also recently debuted in Japan and South Korea, adding to its regional presence.
Q.What is Blue Bottle Coffee known for?
What is Blue Bottle Coffee known for?
Blue Bottle Coffee is known for its single-origin beans and its cold-brew coffee. These offerings helped prompt consumer-goods giant Nestle to acquire a significant stake in the company several years ago.
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