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The news reports on the opening of Colorado’s first 85°C Bakery Cafe, located in Aurora at the Parker Commons shopping center (2767 S. Parker Road).

Here are the key details of the opening:

• Milestone Opening: This Aurora location marks the Taiwanese bakery-café brand’s debut in Colorado as well as a major milestone as its 100th store in the United States.

• Concept & Offerings: Often nicknamed the “Starbucks of Taiwan,” 85°C Bakery Cafe is famous for its self-serve model featuring more than 50 varieties of Asian-European fusion pastries, breads, and gourmet cakes baked fresh in-house throughout the day.

• Signature Items: The menu is headlined by their viral Iced Sea Salt Coffeean iced Americano topped with a thick, savory-sweet sea salt cream layeralongside boba teas, milk teas, and sweet and savory breads (such as brioche, cheese breads, and taro pastries).

• Background: Founded in Taiwan in 2004 by Cheng-Hsueh Wu, the brand takes its name from the theory that 85°C (185°F) is the optimal water temperature for brewing espresso. The chain has since expanded into a global presence with over 1,000 stores worldwide.