I am here in front of Luckin Coffee in Manhattan on Broadway.
Yesterday, I went to check out one of the newest coffee spots in New York City.
It's called Luckin Coffee, and it's a giant coffee chain from China.
Out on the sidewalk, signs touted a special deal for first-time customers like me.
But there was a bit of a learning curve.
Looks like I need to download an app first, so let me do that.
The only way to order at Luckin is through its app.
And they are saying that one of their best sellers is this iced coconut latte,
which frankly sounds really good.
It is really hot out here today, so let's do that.
The app flagged a coupon, which made my drink only two bucks.
Alright, order received.
And I have a new coupon, actually.
Next drink is 40% off.
Within a minute or two, I got a ping that my order was ready.
I walked in, scanned my phone, and just like that, I was out the door.
Honestly, I'm not getting a ton of coffee flavor, but it's 95 degrees, it's cold, it's icy.
I don't hate it.
There are just two Luckin coffee shops in the U.S. right now, both in Manhattan.
But the chain's proven that it can grow fast.