Introduction:A grandmother in Nanjing has sparked online discussion with her unique "pour over coffee" sold at just ten yuan per cup. Using three packets of Nestlé instant coffee, she prepares and sells them on the spot. The simple process has attracted large crowds of people making special trips to visit. This seemingly humble brewing method not only reawakens many people’s first experiences with coffee but also brings new popularity to traditional instant coffee. This article takes you behind the story of this affordable drink and explores why it has become a social media hotspot.

Recently, a grandmother in Nanjing became an overnight sensation on social media for her ten-yuan "pour over coffee," drawing many netizens to visit her in person. Though her shop is small, her preparation method is remarkably simple—she takes out three packets of Nestlé instant coffee, cuts them open, pours them into a plastic cup, adds hot water, seals the cup, shakes it gently, and then hands the coffee to the customer.

After the video went viral, the grandmother’s business boomed, selling over two hundred cups a day. Nestlé’s official livestream even launched a "Nanjing Auntie’s Special" product, bringing this everyday coffee to a wider market. The grandmother admitted that she has always sold Nestlé and will not compromise on quality despite the increase in customers.

The grandmother’s shop is located on a street corner in the city. Though small, it is neat and tidy. A price list is posted on the shop window glass, with the ten-yuan coffee being the most talked-about item. When customers ask about it, the grandmother greets them warmly. If supplies run low, she immediately opens a new package and skillfully takes out three packets of Nestlé instant coffee.

The preparation process is simple yet transparent:Cut open three packets of instant coffee, pour them into a plastic cup, add an appropriate amount of hot water, seal the cup with a sealer, and gently shake it to ensure the coffee powder fully dissolves. Finally, hand the cup to the customer with a reminder to "be careful, it’s hot." The grandmother insists on using the Nestlé brand, putting in three packets per cup to guarantee a rich aroma.

This unique "pour over" method is vastly different from what coffee enthusiasts typically expect. However, the grandmother’s sincere smile and straightforward preparation process have quickly made this ten-yuan coffee a hit. Many people come specially to experience this down-to-earth coffee culture.

According to local Nanjing netizens, the grandmother’s shop is actually best known for its sugarcane juice, which is quite famous in the area. Perhaps due to her previous experience with going viral, the grandmother is not surprised by this coffee craze and still treats every customer seriously, openly and transparently showing the entire preparation process.

In the alleys of Guangdong, similar phenomena exist. Low-priced drinks such as "Bo Ya Jue Xian for 5 yuan, strawberry ice with cheese foam for 6 yuan" are also popular among students. These drinks, made with simple ingredients, may not be as refined as specialty coffee, buttheir affordable prices and transparent preparation processesallow consumers to clearly understand where their money is going.

These affordable drinks may taste ordinary or even contain controversial ingredients like non-dairy creamer, but they carry the earliest coffee memories for many people. For some consumers, the ten-yuan cup from the grandmother is not just a return-to-basics coffee, but also a beautiful reminder of their first impression of coffee.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.