The motion round Indonesian espresso tradition in America continues to develop apace, with a shocking new entry opening its doorways within the coronary heart of Silicon Valley. That is Hijau Espresso in San Jose, California.
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced byย DONA,ย Pacific Barista Collection, andย La Marzocco.
As instructed to Sprudge by Lisa Maria.
For many who arenโt acquainted, will you inform us about your organization?
Weโre Silicon Valleyโs first Indonesian espresso store. We serve Indonesian-origin beans and Indonesian-inspired flavors in our drink menu, equivalent to the favored pandan latte. We began out as a espresso pop-up at farmers market and grew with the assist of the neighborhood.
Hijau was born out of a shared ardour to convey the colourful, wealthy culinary heritage of Indonesia to the Bay Space specialty espresso scene. The inspiration behind Hijau traces again to West Java, Indonesia, the place founder Lisa grew up in a house full of the aromas of espresso roasting, raised by dad and mom who ran their very own small espresso enterprise.
Are you able to inform us a bit in regards to the new area?
We took over a former Starbucks location at a busy intersection within the Midtown neighborhood of San Jose. The area is brilliant, open, and ethereal. Many purchasers have talked about that the area feels welcoming and comfy. We wish the area to behave as a cultural encounter and a bridge between the Bay Space and Indonesia. We imported a lot of the areaโs furnishings equivalent to tables, chairs, shelving, wall decors, customized โbatik tilesโ in addition to handmade ceramics.
Whatโs your method to espresso?
A manner to hook up with our personal heritage and household roots and to introduce them to the world. We welcome everybody of their totally different levels of espresso journey and win by offering hospitality, craft, and consistency in what we do.
Any machines, coffees, particular tools lined up?
La Marzocco Strada three-group with customized inexperienced shade. Indonesian-origin beans (presently serving Sumatra Takengon and Bali Kintamani).
How is your mission contemplating sustainability?
We provide โfor right hereโ cups and reusable water cups. We upcycled โbatikโ stamps for wall decors.
Whatโs your hopeful goal opening date/month?
Grand opening was on Saturday Sep 5!
Thanks!
The 2026 Construct-outs of Espresso is introduced byย DONA,ย Pacific Barista Collection, andย La Marzocco.
