Chapter 1: Once upon a time at grandma’s house

It’s all started from an alley in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam, where Mr. Trung Phan, a young Vietnamese eagering to define self-existence, has decided to make a move in his life: Switching to Barista career to fulfill his deepest dream, despite five years in tourism.

I worked so that I could follow my own path and to see if I could reach my own dream of being a Barista.My dream of opening “The Espresso Station” gave me the strength to work and make my dream come true, to bring my baby to the world.

With thriving heart, “The Espresso Station” soon started to be formed. On July 25th 2015, Mr. Trung rent his grandmother’s house, hidden in one of Ancient Hoi An’s alleys. The traditional house reflects its long history, with rusty yellow walls, blue stained doors and an old kind lady that you may see wandering around.

The ancient place then turned into Trung’s “little station”. With family-like atmosphere and the awakening scent of raw coffee beans, the station attracted dozens of tourists. It’s menu is full of in-house exotic recipes, from charcoal espresso to colorful latte. People started to notice the young owner, who cares about ultimate quality, aesthetics and creativeness every single coffee cup.

Good thing come to those who hustle. The Espresso Station is going fast with continuously revived menu, passionate staffs and inspiring atmosphere. It’s might not a place for lingering, but it’s a warm house that welcome young dreams flow in to chill and be nourished.