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Experimental Brews at The Community Coffee: The Ayel Gobena Aeropress

Experimental Brews at The Community Coffee: The Ayel Gobena Aeropress

I stopped by The Community Coffee to try their experimental filter menu. Brewed on an Aeropress and served over ice, the Ethiopian Ayel Gobena is a masterclass in anaerobic fermentation.

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A Champion's Brew: Filter Coffee at Oaks Coffee Roaster

A Champion's Brew: Filter Coffee at Oaks Coffee Roaster

I visited Oaks Coffee Roaster in Bukit Timah to try their $10 Anaerobic Washed Gesha. Between the Origami drippers and the precise brewing setup, this is what peak specialty coffee looks like in Singapore.

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Rescuing Stale Beans: An 11.5-Hour Yunnova Gesha Cold Brew Recipe

Rescuing Stale Beans: An 11.5-Hour Yunnova Gesha Cold Brew Recipe

Don't throw away your aging light roasts just yet. Using a coarse grind, a 1:8 ratio, and an 11.5-hour steep, I found that cold extraction is the ultimate safety net for fading beans. Read the full breakdown of the brew recipe and tasting notes here.

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From Yunnan to My Desk: Brewing Yunnova's Crystal Washed and Gesha

From Yunnan to My Desk: Brewing Yunnova's Crystal Washed and Gesha

Discover Yunnan coffee through Yunnova's Crystal Washed, brewed with a Moka pot, and Gesha, brewed with a V60. Same roaster, two beans, two methods, and two completely different cups.

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Apartment Coffee: Where Minimalism Meets Exceptional Brews

Apartment Coffee: Where Minimalism Meets Exceptional Brews

The world's top 6 specialty cafe features a curated menu featuring Ethiopia Alo Coffee, Banko Gotiti, and Kenya Chinga AA. A must-visit in Singapore's specialty coffee scene.

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The Populus: Where Award-Winning Baristas Brew Your V60 and Aeropress

The Populus: Where Award-Winning Baristas Brew Your V60 and Aeropress

With eight latte art championship podium finishes, The Populus has the awards. But their V60 Ethiopia Gara Agena and Aeropress Kenya Chinga AA prove the real skill is in the cup.

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Luckin Coffee's 100th Store: When a Tech Giant Meets Specialty Coffee

Luckin Coffee's 100th Store: When a Tech Giant Meets Specialty Coffee

Luckin Coffee's 100th Singapore outlet at Bugis Junction isn't your typical chain. It features a dedicated pour-over bar, machines that bloom every cup, and a Q-Grader-certified Costa Rica Gesha with notes of sweet fruit, bright acidity, and a subtle herbal finish.

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O'Coffee Club at Paragon: Where Specialty Coffee Thrives

O'Coffee Club at Paragon: Where Specialty Coffee Thrives

O'Coffee Club at Paragon, a Singapore institution known for its siphon brewing and gourmet single-origin menu. Try the Jamaican Blue Mountain, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, or Sumatra Mandheling, brewed by Immersion, French Press, or Siphon.

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HARIO x The Brew Therapy: The Future of Home Brewing is Freeze-Dried

HARIO x The Brew Therapy: The Future of Home Brewing is Freeze-Dried

Discover coffee crystals at the HARIO x The Brew Therapy event in Takashimaya. These freeze-dried single-origin granules dissolve instantly, offering cafe-quality coffee without a machine. Event runs until 27 September 2026.

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Huggs Coffee at Millenia Walk: Where Nanyang Heritage Meets Modern Craft

Huggs Coffee at Millenia Walk: Where Nanyang Heritage Meets Modern Craft

Huggs Coffee at Millenia Walk celebrates Singapore's coffee heritage with a menu split between Classic espresso drinks and Sumatra kopi. Their Sumatra blend is bold, earthy, and deeply satisfying.

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Chye Seng Huat Hardware: Where Heritage Meets Singapore's Third Wave Coffee

Chye Seng Huat Hardware: Where Heritage Meets Singapore's Third Wave Coffee

Chye Seng Huat Hardware is a landmark in Singapore's specialty coffee movement. This flagship outlet under PPP Coffee blends heritage with craft, offering in-house roasted beans, a 360-degree coffee bar, and an immersive experience that educates as much as it delights.

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PPP Coffee at New Bahru: Where Coffee Performs

PPP Coffee at New Bahru: Where Coffee Performs

PPP Coffee at New Bahru is a stage for coffee. From the comforting Throwback house blend to The Archive's rare frozen collections and the theatrical Coffee Omakase, every detail is designed to celebrate the craft.

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PPP Coffee at Funan: Where Modernity Meets Specialty Coffee

PPP Coffee at Funan: Where Modernity Meets Specialty Coffee

From perfectly balanced flat whites to the rotating single-origin pour-overs, PPP Coffee at Funan is a haven for the curious coffee drinker.

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