Brilio.net - Hot weather during the day covers the city of Yogyakarta when you come home from work, making you feel tired. Tiredness from going about daily life after work made the brilio.ne team interested in having a quick coffee. At that time, the goal that was already in my head was the Coffee Clinic. The name of this coffee shop is a bit unique at first glance, when compared to coffee shops in general. This is what made the brilio.net team curious and wanted to try a cup of coffee there.
The journey from the office in the city center to the Coffee Clinic takes 30 minutes. The clouds of vehicle smoke were so thick, the brilio.net team couldn't wait to arrive at the Coffee Clinic which is located on Jalan Kaliurang KM 7.8, Sinduharjo, Ngaglik Sleman, Yogyakarta.
It's a bit difficult to find the Klinik Kopi shop. The location is too 'nebulous' and a bit far from the main road. As a rule of thumb so you don't get lost, when you reach the Google Maps point, you will see a dense arrangement of bamboo. That's where the Klinik Kopi shop is located.
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When we arrived there, we saw a number of motorized vehicles neatly parked in the yard, as well as a row of cars. After observing the atmosphere outside, the brilio.net team immediately entered the shop. But here is something that disturbs my mind, the coffee shop seems empty of people. Starting to feel confused, finally a cafe employee ordered the brilio.net team to enter the inner area.
After entering, there is a view that you don't get in any cafe. There appeared to be three to five people in the area. They were queuing with sequentially numbered papers to enjoy a cup of coffee made by the barista.
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"Just take the queue number and go inside," said one of the men who was visiting.
While waiting for the queue number, you could hear a very interesting conversation between the coffee brewer and the customer. This situation really describes you as being in a clinic, but not for treatment. Instead enjoy a cup of coffee. From here, the brilio.net team immediately got the answer to why this place is called the Coffee Clinic.
After waiting for some time, finally the queue number for the brilio.net team was called by Pepeng, the barista. He also invited the brilio.net team to enter the barista room. The room was neatly arranged, starting from a table covered with a coffee machine, several jars filled with coffee beans, and there were toy cars. Meanwhile, behind the table there is a wall equipped with several coffee cups and filters.
"The concept is that we serve it personally. It's not mixed like that, it's personal. If the group that comes is served by one person, it's not mixed. The conversation will definitely be different," explained Pepeng when met at the Coffee Clinic recently.
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When the brilio.net team was sitting in front of the barista's table, Pepeng asked one question, "Do you want soft or strong coffee?" Because they don't like coffee that is too strong, the brilio.net team finally chose a soft blend.
There is a certain reason why Pepeng asks customers about their coffee taste. This is because the Coffee Clinic does not provide a menu book. Apart from that, when you come to this coffee shop, it doesn't offer cappuccinos or lattes, like coffee shops in general.
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Previously taking care of furniture, now brewing delicious coffee, favorites of artists.
While mixing coffee, Pepeng began to tell about the founding of the Coffee Clinic. Before entering the world of coffee, Pepeng was an office worker in the furniture sector. After struggling with his job for a long time, he decided to resign. Then he focused on establishing a Coffee Clinic, which is currently his main job.
"I used to work in an office in furniture, then resigned in 2013. Then I have focused on here," said Pepeng.
Since 2013, Pepeng has brewed thousands of cups of coffee. Each cup is not only served with fun conversation, but the taste is thick and delicious, of course made with a mixture that fits the tongue.
Not just mixing, Pepeng has strong knowledge about coffee beans and how to serve them. He acquired the knowledge of making coffee autodidactically. Not only that, Pepeng uses a brewing method that is easy and cheap to choose. This convinces everyone that this coffee can be owned and enjoyed by anyone.
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Besides that, the absence of sugar or cream breaks the bitter impression of a cup of coffee. This is because the Coffee Clinic focuses on light roasted Arabica beans, which means the process of roasting the beans doesn't take too long. That way, the coffee beans don't burn and the bitter taste isn't too strong. By implementing the right brewing process, a cup of coffee can produce a sweet and sour taste.
"This light roasted bean is rarely used in other cafes because it has a hard texture, so it can damage the grinder," explained Pepeng.
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The coffee lovers who have been coming to the Coffee Clinic are not only local residents. This coffee shop has become one of the mandatory destinations for tourists when visiting Jogja.
The coffee shop located in this alley is widely known by word of mouth. Apart from that, there is another unique thing that has made the coffee shop even more well known, namely through the film What's Up With Love volume 2 (AADC 2).
Yes, this coffee shop owned by Pepeng was included in one of the scenes of the film starring Dian Sastro and Nicholas Saputra. Like a sudden windfall, Pepeng's good fortune came from a visitor's upload on social media. The visitor was known to be an acquaintance of the famous director, Riri Riza.
"From there, Riri asked where it was? Oh, is it in Jogja? Mas Riri immediately DMed 'Hello, I'm Riri Riza'," said the man who, when met by brilio.net, was wearing all black clothes.
Knowing that Pepeng was in Jogja, Riri Riza immediately went to the shop. According to Pepeng, when Riri Riza arrived, the two of them immediately started chatting about the project the director was making.
"Peng, later you will chat with Dian, right on camera so it won't be awkward. Go straight to the set, chat," said Pepeng, imitating Riri Riza's story at that time.
Through the film AADC 2, Pepeng's circle of friends began to develop. The Coffee Clinic is now increasingly well known among artists, such as Derby Romero and Sherina.
"On the second day of the derby, I came here again because I wanted personal service. The first day I made a video, 'Mr Peng, you can't take photos later'," said Pepeng, recalling his meeting with the star of the film Sherina's Adventure.