Anthracite Coffee Seogyo
Type: Cafe
Location: Seoul, South Korea (Hong Dae)
Address: 11 World Cup-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Must Try Items: Coffee
Cost: 7,000 KRW per coffee on site + 14,000 KRW for a small bag of coffee beans to take home
Comments:
Our first visit to an Anthracite coffee shop was at their Tsupo location, discovered by Jeremy via Google Maps, notable for its striking aesthetic blend of a zen garden set against modern concrete architecture.
The interior presented a stark minimalism, a deliberate contrast to the lush greenery outside, emphasizing a no-frills yet masterful approach to coffee craftsmanship.
Anthracite's passion for coffee was evident in their meticulous selection, offering everything from single-origin beans to unique house blends.
The experience included observing the precision of their brewing processes, adding a dynamic aspect to our visit.
A modest but curated selection of desserts was available, including melon and cakes from a partner bakery, complementing the coffee experience.
We sampled their pre-blended coffee, available in convenient single-serve instant filter packets, contemplating the purchase of a 12-pack or a 6-pack priced at ~$12.
Ultimately, we opted for a bag of their coffee, enticed by the offer of a complimentary coffee with purchase, affirming the quality and ambiance of Anthracite.
The positive experience at Anthracite in Seogyo led us to seek out another of their locations (i.e. Itaewon), reinforcing our trust in their consistent quality and atmosphere.