# Seongsu café for a berry-bright latte and hot Ethiopian brew: T Coffee - By Receipt Coffee Cup (https://superchart.com/en/@receipt-cup/) - Written Oct 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@receipt-cup/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@receipt-cup/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@receipt-cup/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/index.md) ## In short T Coffee (티 커피) is a quiet, tidy café in Seongsu, Seoul, at 159 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, on basement level 1. After a meal, the writer ordered a café latte with finely steamed milk, berry-like acidity and a nutty sweetness, plus a hot Ethiopian brew that was slightly thin but still full of flavor. T Coffee is on the pricier side, but it suits a day when you want to focus on the coffee itself, away from Seongsu's crowds. ## Good to know - **Address**: 159 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (basement level 1) - **Hours**: Weekdays 09:00–20:00, weekends 11:00–20:00 - **What we ordered**: Café latte and a hot Ethiopian brew - **Bean choice**: The americano seemed to come with a choice of beans - **Price range**: On the pricier side, as is typical for Seongsu *as written by the visitor on Oct 11, 2026* Seongsu has so many cafés with their own personality that I always agonize over which one to visit. ![Main photo of T Coffee, a café in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-01-1j56t-1200.webp) I was looking for a place with stylish interiors and good coffee, and T Coffee in Seongsu turned out to be uncomplicated and quiet, which made it a really nice spot for a date too. The overall look was clean and calm, and it was a lovely place to relax for a while over a cup of coffee. ![T Coffee with its clean, calm atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-02-ixorx-900.webp) ## T Coffee Seongsu: location and opening hours T Coffee (TCOFFEE Seongsu) is at 159 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on basement level 1. It is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. ## Is it really a quiet café in Seongsu? Even among Seongsu cafés, T Coffee was unusually quiet and calm. When you think of a Seongsu café, you probably picture a busy, lively crowd, but this space was so tidy that it gave me a little break from the hustle of everyday life. ![Quiet, tidy interior of T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-03-w0b5c-900.webp) ![Orderly inside space at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-04-1c1md-900.webp) ![No-frills interior of T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-05-on2a6-900.webp) It isn't a place that grabs your eye with flashy interiors or lots of decoration; it lets you focus on the time you spend drinking coffee. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, this quiet Seongsu café is worth putting on your list. ![Comfortable seating area at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-06-1qtk9-900.webp) ![T Coffee space good for taking a break alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-07-1291e-900.webp) I think it would be especially good for a short break before or after plans, or when you want to spend some time alone. ## How do the café latte and Ethiopian brew taste at T Coffee? This time I ordered two drinks at T Coffee: a café latte and an Ethiopian brew. I came after a meal and was too full for dessert, so I skipped it, but the two drinks were a nice pairing, since they let you enjoy coffee in two different ways. ![Café latte and Ethiopian brew ordered at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-08-15heo-900.webp) ### Café latte: finely steamed milk and berry acidity The latte came out first, and the milk was steamed so finely and softly that the texture was great. ![T Coffee café latte made with finely steamed milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-09-1pwg0-900.webp) It was glistening the moment it arrived, and overall the acidity and juicy berry notes came through nicely, with a nutty, sweet finish. A really good latte. ![T Coffee latte with berry-like acidity](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-10-16lrt-900.webp) It was delicious to drink without any dessert. It looked like you can choose your beans for the americano, too. ![Hot Ethiopian brewed coffee at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-11-o5m8g-900.webp) ### Ethiopian brew: a little thin, but tea-like in flavor The Ethiopian did feel a bit thin, but it was plenty for enjoying the flavor. If you usually like tea-like, refreshing flavors, you'll probably like this coffee. ![Ethiopian brew in a hot cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-12-xp9o2-900.webp) I ordered it in a hot cup, which was good for concentrating on the taste of the beans themselves. Maybe because the atmosphere was so quiet, I could focus completely on the drink, and it was honestly healing~ ![Latte and brewed coffee on a table at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-13-1sa8v-900.webp) Both drinks tasted clean overall, never too heavy, with no unpleasant dryness at all, so I enjoyed them a lot. ![Person-shaped symbol sticker on a T Coffee cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-14-rpv7a-900.webp) The little symbol sticker was cute too, haha. Putting two of them together made them even cuter. It's a cup sitting on top of a person shape! ## T Coffee Seongsu: menu and prices ![T Coffee menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-15-1a1zf-900.webp) ![Drink menu lineup at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-16-14hye-900.webp) That said, prices at T Coffee are a bit high, as is typical for Seongsu, so I think I'd come on a special day or when I really want to spend satisfying time in a quiet space. ![Desserts sold at T Coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-17-7v50p-900.webp) ![T Coffee desserts to try next time](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-18-1xino-900.webp) They have desserts too, and next time I'd like to try some :) ## Who is T Coffee Seongsu right for? Personally, the no-frills interior and sense of space at T Coffee, together with the good drinks, made the time I spent there satisfying. ![T Coffee interior with a striking sense of space](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-19-17mid-900.webp) ![Clean, uncluttered view of the T Coffee space](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-20-163fs-900.webp) Seongsu has cafés in every concept, but you don't need a brand-new interior or flashy dessert every time, right? Sometimes just slowly sipping a drink you like in a tidy space is enough to refresh you~~ In that sense, T Coffee suits people who prefer a quiet, clean atmosphere. ![T Coffee, a quiet café in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing-21-1nouc-900.webp) I'd recommend T Coffee to anyone looking for a quiet café in Seongsu. With a drink to your taste, you can enjoy a calm, peaceful moment. ## Where it is - T Coffee (티 커피) - 159 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement level 1) - 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로 159 지하1층 - 37.5433996, 127.0618187 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8B%B0%20%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC/@37.5433996,127.0618187,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@receipt-cup/seongsu-quiet-cafe-latte-ethiopia-brewing/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt