A Sip of Calm: My Coffee Break in Phnom Penh

#summervacay #starbuck #phnompenh

In the heart of Phnom Penh, I found a quiet corner of comfort—Starbucks Reserve, a two-floor space buzzing with mellow conversations and soft jazz in the background. The top floor was full, alive with laptops, lattes, and laughter. So I stayed grounded on the first, watching the city outside dance to its rhythm.

I ordered a siphon brew, curious for something a little less ordinary. As the barista prepared it with that scientific flair—heat, glass chambers, steam—it felt more like a ritual than a drink. The aroma hit first: clean, deep, almost philosophical.

The atmosphere? Calm yet alive. The coffee? Smooth, with notes that lingered like a good thought. The price? Surprisingly kind, especially compared to what I’d pay back home.

It wasn’t just a caffeine break. It was a pause. A reminder that even in a foreign city, a warm cup in your hands can feel like a familiar hug.

Post by H2O_cf | Jun 14, 2025