moroccan-inspired coffee brand launches second space in the heart of Seoul
bacha Coffee, a global leader in the premium coffee market, has opened its second store in Seoul. The new location is located on the third floor of Lotte Department Store’s main storeand is a multi-conceptstore that combinesa coffee boutique, coffee bar, and take-out zone for a more unique experience.
what is Basha Coffee, a coffee brand that resemblesa palace?
basha Coffee is a brand inspired by the coffee salon of Dar El Bacha, an ancient palace in Marrakech, Morocco. since opening its first store in Singapore in 2019, the brand has been called the “Hermès of coffee” and is now present in more than 60 countries around the world, mainly in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
with colorful interiors and classic touches, Basha Coffee’s signature spaces are more than just a place to sell coffee; they are a cultural destination where you can experience the brand’s philosophy and historical depth.
basha Coffee ‘s second location – at Lotte Department Store in the heart of Seoul
aftermaking its debut in Korea with its flagship store in Cheongdam-dong in August 2023, Basha Coffee opened itssecondstore onApril 10, 2024,on the 3rd floorof Lotte Department Store Main Branch in Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul.
the store is characterizedby a newly introduced ‘coffee bar’ concept.customers can sit at a luxurious 15-seat bar and experience the unique aroma and flavor of coffee while being guided by a professional coffee master.
over 200 varieties of beans & pastries, plus ‘takeaway’
basha Coffee has over 200 single origin and blendedcoffeesimported from over 35 countries around the world .
if you’re not sure what to choose, the resident coffee master atthe bar can make recommendations based on your personal preferences. in addition to coffee, thereare alsotake-out trays with Chantilly cream and crystal sugar sticks fora visual treat.
limited dessert lineup – only at Korean stores
to celebrate the opening of the Lotte Department Store’s main store, Basha Coffee also introduced a new lineup ofspecialty desserts.
hallabong Croissant: A Korean exclusive utilizing Hallabong from Jeju Island
black Pearl Opera Cake: A cake that maximizes the luxurious coffee flavor of Basha Coffee
the croissants are delicious on their own, but the accompanying French Chantillycream adds an extra layer of flavor.
information on Basha Coffee atLotte Department Store
address: 3F, Lotte Department Store Main Branch, 1, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
what it consists of: coffee boutique, coffee bar, takeaway zone
hours: Depends on department store hours
key features: Korea’s first ‘coffee bar’ concept / 200+ varieties of beans / limited dessert lineup
verdict: A space that has become a culture beyond coffee
by offering a coffeeexperience as a cultural objectrather than just a beverage , Basha Coffee has carved out a unique position in the Korean coffee market. experience it at Lotte Department Store Headquarters, apremium coffee bar in the heart of the citywith a different charm from the luxury of Cheongdam .
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