Only seniors serve customers at Taiwan’s ‘oldest’ cafe
Only seniors serve customers at Taiwan’s ‘oldest’ cafe
2025-04-04
The coffee shop with the oldest staff in all of Taiwan is in the Yuanfu community of Kaohsiung’s Qishan District. The baristas are all seniors who learned how to make coffee from classes taught in their community. One of them is the original owner, still serving customers at almost 90 years old. They don’t let age have the last word, instead honing a new skill to bring color to their retirement.
A barista tilts fresh grounds into a filter, then gently pours hot water over it in circles. The enticing smell of coffee immediately hits the nostrils.
On closer look, it turns out that these baristas are all seniors. Located in the Yuanfu community of Kaohsiung’s Qishan District, this is Taiwan’s “oldest” café, with the baristas’ average age at around 80.
Cheng Chiu-hua
Barista
We’re happy to be able to serve our customers. They’re curious how old grandmas like us can make coffee. It also makes them happy.
Chang Chu-chih
Barista
It’s boring staying at home. Your mind goes crazy. It’s nicer here. We can make coffee for people to try and check out our handiwork.
They’ll also come out from behind the counter and serve customers at the tables.
This barista is one of the originals. She’s already pushing 90.
Wu Kuei-chen
Barista
I make it and bring it over, but they say they’ve got it. No need. Many people want to chat with me and take pictures.
Chiu Yueh-chin
Barista
I feel great when I’m here. Spending every day with them, volunteering. It’s great. Otherwise I’d just be at home, watching TV or looking at my phone or sleeping.
Chen Tsung-ching
Yuanfu community manager
I’ve found that they forget their age. This cafe gets a lot of customers. The seniors here—actually many older people are afraid of being lonely. When they come here, a lot of people find it lively and it makes them happy.
Most of these seniors had other jobs before, but are exploring a career change in their golden years. By making coffee and interacting with customers, they can keep living life to the fullest.
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全台最老咖啡館在這裡 咖啡師全都阿嬤級
2025-04-04
高雄旗山圓富社區裡，有一間全台最老的咖啡館，裡面的咖啡師通通都是阿嬤等級的，他們透過社區課程學習到沖泡咖啡的技術，服務客人，其中一位第一代的咖啡阿嬤，更是即將邁入90歲，他們不被年齡限制，發展第二專長，讓退休生活依然多采多姿。
將咖啡粉倒進濾紙，接著加熱水再輕輕轉圈，咖啡香氣瞬間撲鼻而來。
仔細看看，這些咖啡師一個個都是阿嬤等級，位在高雄旗山的圓富社區，這一間堪稱全台最老咖啡館，店員平均年齡約80歲。
[[咖啡阿嬤 鄭秋花]]
"我們能為客人服務，我們會感到很高興啊，他們就是很好奇，阿嬤怎麼還能泡咖啡，他們也是很高興"
[[咖啡阿嬤 張菊枝]]
"在家很無聊啊，想東想西啊，在這邊比較快樂，就請他們試試看啊，看我們的手藝啊"
除了在櫃台，阿嬤們有時還會來個桌邊服務。
這位咖啡師，是第一代的咖啡阿嬤，現在已經將近90歲。
[[咖啡阿嬤 吳貴珍]]
"泡好拿給他們吃，他們說我自己來我自己來，你不要拿，好多人要跟我聊天、照相"
[[咖啡阿嬤 邱月勤]]
"來這邊心情很好，每天跟這個長輩、志工，很好，不然你在家，有時候看電視、看手機、睡覺"
[[圓富社區執行長 陳宗卿]]
"我發現到就是他們忘記老了，因為這個咖啡館會有很多客人過來，然後阿嬤他們，其實老人家都怕孤單，很多人來之後，他們就會覺得熱鬧，就很開心"
這些阿嬤們曾經從事過不同工作，如今發展第二專長，透過沖煮咖啡、與客人互動聊天，持續活出精采人生。
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