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Takahama Shrine・Otemae University Cafe Serendip | The Meaning Behind Cafe Serendip

Takahama Shrine・Otemae University Cafe Serendip | The Meaning Behind Cafe Serendip

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We, 'Cafe Serendip', named ourselves after the word 'serendipity', which means 'the good fortune brought about by unexpected coincidences.'

The origin of this café lies in Melbourne, Australia, where I was studying abroad. I was moved by the sight of people connecting with each other over a casual conversation like 'It's a nice day again today' while holding a morning coffee.

After returning to Japan, I wanted to create a place that would generate such 'coincidental connections' here as well, so I opened this café.

A world of coffee that is not just bitter, but fruity and richly aromatic.
While conveying its depth, I want it to be a place that makes people want to chat a little and where new encounters are born.

With that sentiment, we carefully brew each cup.
We look forward to the moment your 'serendipity' is created in the city of Suita.

Activity Introduction

Our circle consists of 15 members, and we mainly focus on setting up booths at events. At a free tasting session held on campus, we were able to broaden horizons through coffee.
Starting with this year's school festival, we began a new challenge of roasting the beans ourselves.
Moreover, because our leader studies theater, we add stories to each coffee, making it more approachable and exciting.

Greetings to Readers and Enthusiasm for the Event

Our preference is light-roasted, fruity coffee.
Because of the image that 'coffee equals bitter,' some people may avoid it, but in fact most of coffee's bitterness comes from the charring during roasting.
Our coffee is roasted for a short time, so it has little char, is sweet and fruit-like, and you can also enjoy a tea-like aroma.
We aim to deliver an exciting cup that can serve as an entry point for those who are not fond of coffee.

Location

Suita Omiya Takahama Shrine | Mawarimichi - Osaka Prefecture
Shrine / regional cultural hub. Located beyond the Asahi-dori shopping street, Suita's Omiya Takahama Shrine. Records show it already existed in Tenpyō 7 (735), making it a historic local shrine. Known as a deity of protection from illness and disaster, and of learning and wisdom, it has deep ties with local merchants, and many traders visit to pray each year during the Tenka Ebisu festival. Also, since 2018, it has been part of the shopping street's sponsored **Asahi Kos