Wen | Zhao Ting'an, Feng Wenjing
In urban and rural areas of Yunfu, Xingyan Ancient Cave has spawned cafes, abandoned pig pens have been transformed into coffee houses, camping tables and chairs have been erected in cliff mines, the sound of grinding beans is heard in old auditoriums, and retro phoenix bicycles have been transformed into coffee tables. A cup of coffee, connected to the vitality of rural revitalization on one end, and the warmth of neighbors in urban communities on the other end. This differentiated coffee space development pattern is quietly blossoming on the earth.
Old Things Reborn: Phoenix Inherits the Foundation of Struggle
In the early morning, passing by the entrance of Sanhe Zhou Garden in Yuncheng District, under the green trees, a bicycle with the words and patterns of "Phoenix" is particularly eye-catching. The orange and white body of the car is matched with a handmade wooden workbench, and there are folding tables and chairs, two or three books next to the frame. The aroma of coffee beans permeates the street.
The reporter saw on site that in just two hours, different life scenes were staged around the Phoenix Car coffee table: office workers pouring out their work pressure, elderly people sharing their daily retirement experiences, young parents exchanging parenting tips
Phoenix bicycles are a collective memory of several generations, and have witnessed the difficulties and achievements of Yunfu City over the past thirty years. After the renovation of this old time symbol, it has been given a new meaning to coffee by Deng Xiaojing, the manager of Phoenix Car Coffee Station, and has become a low-cost and lightweight neighborhood communication station in urban streets and alleys.
Vintage old objects have their own calming power, and when passersby see them from afar, they instinctively slow down their pace, "Deng Xiaojing shared with reporters." Coffee is just a medium, and I hope everyone can sit down and chat about work troubles and household chores. Strangers gradually become familiar neighbors
Deng Xiaojing told reporters, "A few days ago, it rained heavily, and I didn't expect some customers to come specifically to buy coffee. I was particularly emotional at that time, and at that moment, I suddenly realized that there are actually more beautiful things in life, and the key is to see one's own mentality
Everything has its own unique flavor and feeling, and I hope to fully convey these to customers. In the hot summer, this Phoenix bicycle coffee stand only sells hot coffee. The taste extracted from iced coffee is lighter than that of hot coffee. Personally, I insist on using hot coffee, which has different flavors at different temperatures. When talking about coffee with people, this cup of coffee happens to taste various flavors of life
Urban and rural areas sharing the same frequency, jointly drawing the map of slow life
The Phoenix bicycle coffee table amidst the crowds on the streets is not the only coffee scenery in Yunfu. In Xiabai Village, Antang Street, Yuncheng District, the abandoned pigsty has been transformed into the "Xiaxiaobai Coffee House", which revitalizes the old and retains the charm of the village. In Gao'er Village, Fulin Town, Yun'an District, the old auditorium has been transformed into a "Rice Sound Restaurant", with a slight renovation preserving the historical imprint of the countryside. In Fanqing Valley, Chegang Town, Xinxing County, relying on abandoned mines to create "Cliff Coffee", connecting ancient villages in the mountains and forests to create a cultural and tourism route. In addition, Jiuxingyan's "Shansi Coffee" is hidden in the mountains and forests, while Xiangwo Mountain's "Little Elephant Coffee" embraces the countryside.
Rural coffee focuses on revitalizing idle resources and integrating rural culture and tourism, driving employment opportunities for villagers and sales of agricultural and sideline products. Urban bicycle coffee links community neighborhood relationships, using lightweight formats to accommodate the emotions and leisure of ordinary people. The two have different scenarios and positioning, but they share the same core: providing space for anyone willing to slow down in the fast-paced wave.
The two-way coordination of one township and one city breaks the boundaries of urban and rural leisure scenes, allowing "slow life" to no longer be limited to suburban scenic spots, but to penetrate into daily commuting, walking and strolling urban daily life.
Using coffee as a medium, shaping Yunfu's inclusive temperament
Whether it's a rural caf é or a street bike caf é, a cup of coffee carries not only beverage consumption, but also diverse social values.
I use the Phoenix Bike Coffee Stand to experience the emotions of different people and share my feelings. This is a warm connection between people, "Deng Xiaojing's insight reveals the core of Yunfu Coffee's new business model.
The reporter learned from her communication with Deng Xiaojing that after graduating in 2006, she explored entrepreneurship and opened a clothing store two years later. Three years later, she closed the store to take care of her children at home. It wasn't until 2020 that I started my second skincare store entrepreneurial experience, but it lasted for six months before closing down. In the following years, I have been engaged in community service work.
Now gather the courage to step out and make coffee that you have loved for many years. It is a sincere love to communicate and establish connections with different people. Secondly, promote coffee culture, let more people know that coffee is not only bitter in taste, but also has softer tasting categories. Here, old friends who have married overseas reunite, entrepreneurial merchants share difficulties, and elderly people living alone receive companionship.
【 Editor 】 Peng Yujing is proud of Maiyue Yong District's Yunbo
[Proofreading] Li Manying
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