# Ethiopia bean comparison at a Yeonnam-dong coffee shop: Central Site - By Sua Byun (https://superchart.com/en/@seochon-warm-cup/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seochon-warm-cup/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seochon-warm-cup/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/index.md) ## In short Central Site Yeonnam is a hand-drip coffee shop in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. On the first floor you pick your beans and watch the pour-over at the bar, and two friends compared a cup of Ethiopia Single Farmer against an Ethiopia Tamiru, with a classic tiramisu on the side. Central Site Yeonnam is a good pick for a day when you want to slow down and taste the coffee itself. ## Good to know - **Location**: 29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 08:00-22:00 (weekends 08:30-22:00) - **Ordered**: Hand-drip Ethiopia Single Farmer, Ethiopia Tamiru, classic tiramisu - **Layout**: First floor: bean selection and hand-drip bar; upstairs: seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Hand-drip coffee and tiramisu at Central Site Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-01-1bhoh-1200.webp) ## What kind of coffee shop is Central Site Yeonnam? Walking around Yeonnam-dong, there are so many cafés that it's hard to decide where to go. This time I wanted something a little different from my usual coffee, so I stopped by Central Site Yeonnam. ![Entrance of Central Site Yeonnam café in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-02-1adpa-966.webp) If you're into coffee, this is a place worth keeping an eye on — and it's perfect for someone like me who also wants dessert alongside! ![Interior atmosphere of Central Site Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-03-ly2r8-966.webp) I felt like Central Site Yeonnam suits people who want to slowly savor the character and aroma of the beans rather than just drinking coffee as a beverage. ![First-floor space where you can choose beans](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-04-lwds2-966.webp) ### First-floor hand-drip bar and upstairs seating at Central Site Yeonnam On the first floor you can pick your beans and watch the hand-drip process up close, and going upstairs leads to a space where you can sit more comfortably and chat. ![Seating area leading upstairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-05-16dji-966.webp) These days, when I go looking for cafés in Yeonnam-dong, the mood and interior matter, but I feel like the places I keep coming back to are the ones where the coffee itself stays memorable. ![Menu and space at the Yeonnam-dong café](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-06-sqxvt-966.webp) ## Ethiopia Single Farmer vs Ethiopia Tamiru: two cups compared So instead of regular coffee, I chose hand-drip. There were so many bean options I paused for a moment before picking — went with Ethiopia Single Farmer and Ethiopia Tamiru! ![List of hand-drip beans and names](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-07-3zg2z-966.webp) Just reading through the bean names one by one was fun in itself. It was interesting that even beans from the same country, Ethiopia, can leave a different impression depending on the processing method or growing region. ![Preparing Ethiopian beans for hand-drip](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-08-1qmva-966.webp) ![A cup of hand-drip coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-09-1k6fc-966.webp) Slowly sipping a cup and noticing the difference in aroma and flavor is part of the charm of hand-drip coffee, I think. ![The hand-drip brewing process](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-10-1pakd-966.webp) Watching the coffee being brewed right in front of me felt different from coffee I usually drink at a café. Even the wait for a cup felt like part of the experience. And it was nice visiting with a coffee-loving friend and comparing the beans we'd each picked. ![Two hand-drip cups comparing two bean types](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-11-1fy5f-966.webp) ![Drip coffee cup on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-12-3s9gs-966.webp) These days when you search for cafés in Yeonnam-dong, there are plenty of pretty spaces, but a place where you can focus on the coffee like this has a different kind of appeal. ![Café seating suited for focusing on coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-13-x5ez1-966.webp) Central Site Yeonnam is a good place to go when you want to really taste and smell the coffee properly. ![Coffee and dessert spread at Central Site Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-14-qa2fd-966.webp) ## Classic tiramisu alongside the hand-drip coffee There's also dessert that pairs well with the coffee. We went with the classic tiramisu. ![A plate of classic tiramisu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-15-1nb19-966.webp) Tiramisu is a dessert whose charm really comes alive when eaten with coffee. With the soft cream and moist sponge layered with a bitter coffee flavor, every bite naturally made me think of coffee. ![Cross-section of soft, creamy tiramisu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-16-1w0uv-966.webp) ![A bite taken out of the tiramisu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-17-jtuuy-966.webp) It's not overly sweet, so it goes well alongside coffee. Take a sip of the drip coffee, then a bite of tiramisu, then coffee again — each flavor felt a little different each time, and I ended up savoring it slowly. ![Hand-drip coffee and tiramisu placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-18-16ypa-966.webp) ## Good with a friend, and as a Yeonnam-dong date stop Personally, I also liked the vibe of the space. Rather than being decorated too flashily, it has a mood where you can naturally focus on the coffee and the conversation, so it's comfortable both for meeting a friend to chat and for relaxing without any pressure. ![Café space good for conversation](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-19-a6qbb-966.webp) It's a place where you can slowly talk while enjoying good coffee and dessert together, so it would fit naturally into a Hongdae-Yeonnam-dong date course. Especially if your date loves coffee, picking beans to match their taste adds even more fun. If you're looking for a good-vibe café in Yeonnam-dong but don't want to compromise on the coffee, this is the place. When I'm choosing a café in Yeonnam-dong, I also look at what kind of coffee I can drink and whether there's dessert to go with it. By that standard, Central Site Yeonnam has been a satisfying visit every time. ![Window-side atmosphere at the Yeonnam-dong café](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-20-zce7s-966.webp) Personally, I want to try other beans too, so I think I'll keep coming back whenever I'm craving good coffee. Even in the same space, choosing a different coffee can give you a completely different feeling. ![Empty drip coffee cup and dessert plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip-21-1byji-966.webp) This is a Yeonnam-dong café I'll think of again on a day when I want to properly enjoy the coffee itself, and not miss out on good dessert either. ## Central Site Yeonnam address and opening hours - Address: 29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: 08:00-22:00 (weekends 08:30-22:00) ## Where it is - Central Site Yeonnam (센트럴사이트 연남점) - 29-1 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 연희로 29-1 센트럴사이트 - 37.561549, 126.9268517 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%BC%ED%8A%B8%EB%9F%B4%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.561549,126.9268517,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seochon-warm-cup/yeonnam-ethiopia-beans-comparison-handdrip/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt