Capital Caff: Seesaw Turns Ten, Wagyukami Drops Coffee and Sando Sets, A Few Coffee Recommendations

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Seesaw Coffee Celebrates Ten Years

It’s been ten years since Seesaw first opened it’s doors in Shanghai in 2012. The China-based brand first opened up shop in the capital in 2018, and while it’s only been four years since the Beijing opening, it’s good to give a bit of love to this import from down south.

To mark the anniversary, Seesaw has dropped a few special treats, namely 500g bags of Zebra, their signature blend. In the coffee department, the brand is also offering sets of instant espresso (in nifty little packs) as well as sets filled with bean samples and drip coffee. They’ve also got a bit of merch too, to espresso cups and thermoses to bags and the like, all with the 10th anniversary theme.

If you’re a fan of Seesaw, now’s the time to act and grab these beans and deals while they last.

Wagyukami Drops Coffee and Sando Sets

As if they heard us dissing on them the other day, Wagyukami recently debuted what it calls “breakfast coffee” and some new, more reasonably priced sandwich options for takeout and delivery.

While you won’t be able to partake in the full blown katsu sando, they’ve got options like Stewed Wagyu Beef, Miso Grilled Cheese, and even a guabao-inspired sandwich. Sandwiches come on thier own or with coffee for a little more.

Coffee for Delivery

With most shops still closed, there are a great many coffee shops offering up delivery and takeout in most areas. Previously covered shops including M Stand, Mini Mily, Catch Bagel and many others are also available.

Personal recommendations include the Italian coffees of Buona Bocca (who just opened up shop on Meituan), and, a bit of an oddball, the many SOE Americano varieties at a place called Cafe with Only Americano (一家只有美式咖啡店 yījiā zhǐ yǒu měishì kāfēi diàn). All they do is Americanos, but they are good Americanos.

Of course, should you choose to brew your own coffee at home, there are many local options available (find them via the link below).

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Images: Vincent R. Vinci, Dianping