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Why are some coffees darker than others, and how does this affect the flavor of your beans? These are good questions — and we’ll share some interesting answers at the next VOLCÁN Coffee Club! We’ll also be serving a few cups of coffee to let you taste the differences. Seating is highly limited, so please … Read More >

Premium Italian ice cream with our award-winning Espresso? Yes, please! Café del Volcán’s Affogato is here. The Shanghai summer can come!

Our coffee boutique is a busy place these days, so we’re looking for a talented and friendly barista to help us on weekedays in the morning or afternoon. If you know someone or if you are an experienced barista yourself, please get in touch! We focus on high-end coffee — not just espresso-based beverages, but … Read More >

We love coffee, so we naturally start each and every day asking ourselves, “What else can we do with this amazing natural treasure?”. A few weeks ago, we found a new answer to our question — cookies! So, please welcome the latest addition to every caffeine connoisseurs diet: Cookie del Volcán! This is how it’s … Read More >

Thanks to the amazing support of our customers and fans, Café del Volcán has been voted the “Best Coffee in Shanghai” — we’re thrilled! The verdict: “Yongkang Lu’s Café del Volcán emerged as a clear winner in the end. With plenty of different beans from around the world on offer and professional service, there are … Read More >

Did you know that Germans are some of the most dedicated coffee drinkers in the world? Only people in Finland, Norway and Denmark drink more coffee than Krauts! In Germany, coffee is usually served with cake or pie in the afternoon — which explains why Germans love the bold flavors of a typical European roast: … Read More >

Welcome to the film quiz at Café del Volcán! Answer the following question by April 30, 2013 and get a chance to win a beautiful Hario glass drip-pot or one of 10 bags of freshly roasted premium coffee: 欢迎参加Café del Volcán有奖问答活动。在2013年4月30日之前回答以下问题，就有机会赢取精美玻璃Hario手冲壶一个，回答前十名就可获得免费的新鲜烘培咖啡豆一包哦: What’s the name of the signature fashion accessory that our barista Chris is wearing in … Read More >

Our shop was packed today when a 7-person team from Rayli Fashion Magazine visited Café del Volcán to try our coffee and talk to the team behind this caffeine-driven endeavor. It was fun for everyone and we’re looking forward to the story!  

We’re flattered that Cityweekend Magazine stopped by again and gave Café del Volcán another favorable look! Here’s what they said.