Joanna James
Speciality coffee in Singapore is quickly making it a popular destination for coffee connoisseurs. Singapore is a prime destination for tourists with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and when it comes to its coffee shops there are many high-end cafes that have their own blends and roasts. With the availability of high-quality imported beans, you will be sure to find just what you are looking for. Let us look at how you can discover the best coffee brands in Singapore to perfect your next caffeine fix.
Singapore has always been a trade hub in Southeast Asia and so the origins of its coffee culture start from there. The start of coffee café started when the first Kopitiams were established in the 19th century by Chinese people. These establishments were started to fill the needs of the European immigrants who relished their coffee when starting their day. Kopitiams can still be found in Singapore and are traditional coffee houses compared with the chain coffee shops. At these Kopitiams the traditional beans are roasted with sugar and margarine or butter which give it a distinct caramel flavour. The coffee culture has exploded in Singapore, which in turn has made the speciality coffee industry boom in Singapore.
Before you start on your speciality coffee hunt you will need to choose a place to stay that will make your hunt for the best coffee in town a convenient one. Grand Park City Hall is conveniently located next to City Hall and Clark Quay so travelling around will be very convenient. You can start your day off at one of the best City Hall restaurants in Singapore where you can choose from their speciality coffees.
There are a variety of coffee roasts that will each have its own flavour profile, acidity and aroma. Light roast coffee will produce a light brown coloured coffee with a subtle flavour profile that has a fruity hint to it. A few popular light roast brands are Lavazza Tierra, Peet’s Coffee Brazil Minas Naturais and Starbucks Willow Blend. Medium roast coffee has a medium brown colour which produces a balanced flavour that is slightly sweet. Popular medium roast brands include Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend, Lavazza Qualita Oro and Dunkin Donuts Original Blend. Dark roast coffee has a dark brown colour after being roasted which has a strong taste. The popular dark roast coffee brands are Starbucks French Roast and Lavazza Super Crema. Brewing coffee also has a variety of techniques that will provide different tastes and flavourings to your coffee. French press coffee involves steeping the coffee grounds in hot water and then pressing it through a mesh filter. Pour-over coffee is where hot water is poured over the coffee grounds and filtered through. Cold brew coffee on the other hand is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for a long period of time.
Glass Roasters is a speciality coffee house that has a variety of fresh brews, and they source their beans from independent farmers from all over the world. They have freshly sourced beans that they vary according to their sources and are known for their light to medium brews. Kurasu is a Japanese coffee house that gets beans roasted in Japan and sourced down to Singapore. They specialise in dark roasted beans that are rich in flavour. Dutch Colony Coffee Co. is a franchised coffee establishment that is famous in Singapore and has a variety of blends of coffee. Foreword Coffee Roasters is a coffee house that has a range of beans and their speciality is that they provide employment for workers with disabilities and special needs. Common Man Coffee Roasters is known for sourcing their beans through sustainable means and has a large variety of beans on offer.
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