source： editor：zhang wenni
a new coffee shop was just added to our "featured coffee shop list in xi'an".
inside the daming palace national heritage park, a distinctive coffee shop brings out all the charm of this legendary palace. here, you will encounter various tang-style coffees with historical stories behind them. follow us to understand those "behind-the-scenes" stories~
danfeng americano
danfeng americano is named after the danfeng gate of daming palace. the coffee is thus endowed with a poetic and dreamy vibe, slightly bitter and sweet, with an intense and mellow texture. take a sip, you may travel through time and space, standing in front of the ancient danfeng gate and feeling the unique charm of history.
daming palace latte
the coffee is served in a chinese-style teacup, well integrating historical essence and modern elements, just like what daming palace showcases nowadays.
chang'an day and night
in ancient times, when chang'an was the capital of the tang dynasty, curfew was implemented in the city. however, around the shangyuan festival, the curfew was usually loosened up. both the royal family and common folks went out to enjoy the lantern show at night on the street.
this featured coffee with black and white sharply contrasted, vividly illustrating the hustle of chang'an city during the day and the liveliness of the night market. while tasting the blending of coconut milk and espresso, you might travel back to that splendid night.
osmanthus wine coffee
daming palace in autumn is filled with the aroma of osmanthus, which lights up the entire palace like golden stars.
the rich aroma of osmanthus and a faint bouquet of jiuniang (fermented rice wine) complete each other in the coffee.
lychee soda
a thousand years ago, emperor tang xuanzong ordered relay horses to transport fresh lychees into the palace to please concubine yang guifei.
with the intertwined aroma of roses and lychee, you can taste the special sweetness of the season.
while you visit the daming palace next time, come to enjoy the featured tang-style coffee here and the charming history behind it.