Moscent (Yongsan store)
Lately, café-hopping has become a small but meaningful part of my daily life, especially those places that look like they could be good. I love revisiting my go-to spots, but there’s a certain thrill in chasing something new, something that might become a new favorite.
This time, after having lunch in Yongsan (Seoul), we decided to wander a bit farther than usual and ended up at a café tucked away in Yongridan-gil.
Moscent Yongsan
A cozy café offering filter coffee, espresso drinks, and a lovely variety of desserts. It looked like a two-story house that had been converted, with multiple rooms and seating options throughout.
They offered beans from Nicaragua, Colombia, and Ethiopia. My friend chose the Ethiopian Limmu Kossa, while I went with my current go-to Nicaraguan beans, this time as an iced filter coffee.
Since my friend wasn’t too familiar with specialty or filter coffee and preferred something less acidic, I made the bold decision for them, hoping he could experience the natural sweetness and fruity notes of Ethiopian beans.
Ethiopian beans are usually a safe bet, but lately I’ve really been enjoying Nicaraguan beans, so even with the “Geisha” label, I thought I’d give it a go.
They also had a nice selection of teas and quite a few signature drinks on the menu. There were plenty of finger foods too, like madeleines and cookies.
At Moscent, the beans used in their filter coffees are also available for purchase.
Personally, I preferred the Ethiopian Chelbesa over the Geisha. They had some sample beans available for sniffing, but since the jars were open, most of the aroma had faded, which was a bit of a shame.
I paired it with a perfectly sized chocolate almond cookie and my cup of Nicaraguan Finca Libre Geisha.
The Finca Libre Geisha comes from the Nicaraguan farm run by Korea’s renowned coffee brand, Coffee Libre. Knowing that Coffee Libre itself operate the farm and that it produces Geisha beans makes me feel oddly proud, as if I had something to do with it.
The Nicaraguan filter coffee looked beautifully clear, with minimal foam on top.
Its color was quite bright, suggesting a light roast. I still don’t quite “get” Geisha coffee. It’s nice, sure, but despite trying it many times, I’m starting to think maybe it’s just not my thing.
Honestly, I think the Ethiopian Limmu Kossa Natural that my friend ordered suited my palate even better.
Despite the gloomy weather, the natural light pouring into the space, the warm service, and the flavorful coffee all left a lasting impression on Café Moscent.
As more people began to stream in after lunchtime, we knew it was time to head out.
We left feeling satisfied and well-rested, thanks to our peaceful visit to Moscent, the filter coffee haven in Yongridan-gil.
Address : 25-14 Hangang-daero 52-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Phone : +82-507-1352-2601
Operation Hours : Mon-Fri : 10:00 - 22:00, Sat-Sun : 11:00 - 22:00
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Writer : dongll
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