According to NiT, Lisbon’s coffee scene welcomes a brand‑new Asian player. Cotti Coffee, a leading domestic Chinese coffee chain, has officially landed in Portugal, with its first store opening grandly on August 11 in the São Sebastião district of Lisbon. This marks the Chinese coffee brand’s formal foothold in the Portuguese market, bringing local consumers a brand‑new tea‑and‑coffee experience distinct from traditional Portuguese coffee.

Prime Location, Full Opening Hours, Affordable Positioning for Daily Consumption

The store is located at 140B, Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, a key thoroughfare in Lisbon. The space previously housed Mr. Box Tea, and sits next to popular doughnut shop Crush Doughnuts, enjoying heavy foot traffic and an excellent commercial location. It operates daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. With an overall average spend below 10 euros, it focuses on high‑value everyday coffee and tea, suitable for commutes, leisure time, afternoon tea and many other scenarios.

Four Years of Explosive Growth, Another European Stop in Global Expansion

A fast‑growing home‑grown coffee brand, Cotti Coffee was founded in 2022 by a former senior management team from Luckin Coffee. Despite only four years of development, it has built a multi‑site global footprint. While deepening its presence across Asia, the brand keeps pushing overseas expansion, with operations spanning Europe, the Middle East and North America. It has entered markets including France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The new Lisbon store represents a key milestone in its European expansion.

Departing from Traditional Portuguese Coffee, Youth‑Oriented Mobile Ordering

Unlike local Portuguese coffee shops that prioritize rich, robust espresso‑style brews, Cotti offers a young, diverse and light‑focused portfolio of coffee and tea drinks. Powered by its mini‑program mobile ordering system, customers can place orders in one click, access promotions and browse the full menu. The streamlined user experience aligns perfectly with young consumers’ habits.

Extreme Cost‑Effectiveness: Low Prices for Core Coffee Offerings

The Lisbon location carries forward the brand’s signature affordability with attractive opening promotions. Among core coffee selections: an 8‑ounce espresso costs only €0.99; a 16‑ounce Americano is €1.99; a classic latte €2.39; cappuccinos and flat whites start at €2.34; mochas and pure chocolate drinks are priced at a flat €2.64. Its budget‑friendly positioning greatly lowers the barrier for everyday coffee consumption.

Asian‑Style Tea Drinks & Summer Iced Beverages Fill Local Market Gaps

Standing apart from traditional local cafés, the outlet serves a wide range of Asian‑inspired drinks that fill gaps in Lisbon’s beverage market. Hot and cold matcha lattes sell for €2.79, while matcha coconut latte, matcha jasmine milk tea and classic milk tea are all €3.51. Refreshing summer special fruit drinks including jasmine‑orange iced tea, plus assorted matcha, coconut and grapefruit‑flavoured slushies and milkshakes, are uniformly priced at €3.78. Blending fruity and tea notes, these drinks cater to Portugal’s summer drinking preferences.

Generous Opening Promotions Drive Strong Launch Momentum

To attract new customers and gain local market traction, the brand has rolled out multiple opening‑time offers. New users who download the app get their first three drinks for just €1.99. There is also a recurring Monday special, with selected drinks starting from €2.79. Thanks to its extensive menu approachable pricing and modern consumption model, this Chinese coffee brand has quickly drawn attention from local residents and Chinese expats alike, injecting fresh energy into Lisbon’s established coffee market.

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