On Sunday August 14, a Macclesfield coffee shop will celebrate their one year anniversary of opening their business. 

Coffee shop Yas Bean, which shop can be found on 219 Buxton Road, is open daily and caters to all needs from vegan to gluten free. 

Owners Mika Johnson and Dan Hardman have organised a full day of events to celebrate their successful year.  

"It's gone by so quickly, it seems like yesterday that we were preparing for the first day," Mika explained.

The grab-and-go food and drink spot will celebrate their first birthday with a series of events on Sunday. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"Business has been incredible for our first year, we've seen an increase in customers every month." 

The couple decided to start their business during the pandemic, after losing their hospitality jobs. 

They've seen great success and support since starting their business, expanding from originally serving from a truck in Tytherington, to eventually having their own store. 

"We are just really grateful, lot's of our customers are regulars, many of which are locals who come to support us very often, it's amazing," Mika said. 

Yas Bean is popular with commuters. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

When the coffee shop opened, they strategically decided to select their opening hours doors earlier in the day than it's competitors.

"We are always really busy between 7:30am-8am, as there aren't many other coffee shops which are open that early," Mika added.

"We are also in a really good location as it is a commuter route, so lots of people come to us who are going to Buxton or coming to the train station." 

Recently they have introduced many new products into their business. 

From a tropical blend of coffee to a refreshing cold lavender drink, Yas Bean experiment with their products, many of which you can't get anywhere else in Macclesfield. (Image - Yas Bean)

"We have created out own syrup, which is almost like dark treacle and have created a new lavender latte which is naturally coloured blue by flowers," Mika also said.

"It is absolutely delicious and caffeine free.

After such a very successful year, the pair have decided to throw a big celebration in thanks of those who support them, taking place

"Part of the inspiration for our shop was our honeymoon, there was lovely fresh drinks and an amazing atmosphere,"Mika revealed. 

Dan deals with the food side of the business, and is a keen baker. Raspberry brownies are pictured above, and a VLT is pictured below. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"So for our celebration we wanted to bring a touch of Hawaii to Macclesfield, and fortunately the weather will be really good.

The events will start at 8:20 with a yoga morning hosted by Fold Yoga. This free event will be held in Victoria Park and welcomes all ages and all abilities to attend. 

The couple have also organised live music from midday varying from 90's pop to an acoustic chill with an island vibe. 

The food and drinks available will also reflect the Hawaiian theme of the events. 

The shop is opposite the Buxton Road Co-op, and is on a terrace of up-and-coming shops in Macclesfield. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"We have a local lady from Japanese Kitchen who will supply food like sushi and poke bowls which is very popular in Hawaii,"Mika explained

"We will also have lot's of tropical inspired drinks and food such as our limited edition summer coffee, which is tropical drink with notes of passionfruit and guava. 

"Cheshire flower house is also bringing a flower wall to take photos and selfies with, it's going to be a lovely day," 

The couple has seen also seen huge success from social media acquiring around 5,000 followers with popular content of aesthetic pictures of their new drinks. 

Their post announcing the schedule for Sunday's celebrations got over 132 likes. (Image - Yas Bean)

For the future the couple would like the expand their business and is excited to see what the future holds for them. 

"For the year ahead we are really looking forward to the busy Christmas time," Mika revealed

"And hopefully this is the year we see a second store, I feel like we are a place now where we will to start exploring that more." 

Beyond this Sunday's event, you can pop to Yas Bean for a coffee and a bite at the following opening hours:

Dan Hardman (38) and Mika Johnson (36) began their business at a Tytherington church in November 2020, and then acquired their current site in August 2021. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3pm

Saturday to Sunday 9am to 4pm

You can find more about Yas Bean by giving them a follow on Instagram.

Macclesfield: You can read our previous articles with Dan and Mika here and here.

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