In Between Vinyl Records and Coffee, Losing Track of Time — Slow Soul Coffee
Auto-TranslationApart from goose meat, haunted houses, and meat buns, Li Jia-Jin, the owner of Slow Soul, captures the essence of Minxiong Township through coffee, vinyl records, and vintage treasures. The scent of coffee infused with jazz has become a daily ritual for locals and a homecoming tradition for those returning to their roots. It attracts audio enthusiasts and jazz aficionados who are willing to travel long distances for a special visit.
At a nondescript shop on the corner of Minxiong, the iron door slowly creaks open, and the fluid, expressive piano melodies of jazz musician Keith Jarrett begin to play. Regulars stream inside, instinctively finding their favorite spots as they anticipate the aroma of freshly brewed coffee to kickstart the day in the small town.
"Slow Soul" refers to a rhythmic style in guitar playing, and the name reveals the preferences of owner Li Jia-Jin, who enjoys playing the guitar and embraces a slow-paced lifestyle. Coffee is also one of his passions. To learn coffee-related skills, he willingly followed a Tainan master who repairs coffee machines, spending four years as an unpaid apprentice. He made a living through nighttime guitar teaching and performances, honing his skills and eventually giving rise to Slow Soul in 2017.
"Slow Soul" refers to a rhythmic style in guitar playing, and the name reveals the preferences of owner Li Jia-Jin, who enjoys playing the guitar and embraces a slow-paced lifestyle. Coffee is also one of his passions. To learn coffee-related skills, he willingly followed a Tainan master who repairs coffee machines, spending four years as an unpaid apprentice. He made a living through nighttime guitar teaching and performances, honing his skills and eventually giving rise to Slow Soul in 2017.
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