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SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 MAGAZINE

WHAT’S A-BUZZING #sgcoffeestories WISHLIST

Brew-tiful highlights Surprising ways to Festival must-haves to

and fun, fresh percs enjoy your coffee add to your goodie bags

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Coffee Festival

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

06 It All Starts With A Spark 24 Beyond the Apron

09 Fresh-off-the-Press 26 SG Coffee Stories
News and Freshly-
Brewed Coffee 28 Floorplan

11 What’s A-Buzzing Navigate your way in our caffeinated zones.

Brew-tiful highlights and fun, fresh percs. 31 What is the Real Price of
Your Packaging?
12 Wake Up & Brew The Coffee
32 Chilling with Cold Brew
13 Brewing Tools Coffees

14 The Good Market 35 The Labs

16 Local Kopi Rides the Discover a variety of talks, demos,
Third Wave and workshops.

19 How to Make Popular Types 41 Coffee & Columnists
of Coffee
44 Wishlist
20 Savour Sounds and Screenings
Check out our pick of festival must-haves
22 Coffee’s in the Air to add to your goodie bags.

46 Coffee Friends

See who’s coming to SCF at a glance.

IT ALL STARTS
WITH A SPARK

A t DBS, we believe we have a part to

play in shaping the future of Singapore.
To nurture the spirit of entrepreneurism
and creativity in our home-grown talents
and businesses.

We are thrilled to present the first-ever
Singapore Coffee Festival, an exciting
platform that brings together the best
baristas in Singapore to create joyful
experiences for everyone. Check out our
workshops and talks at the #LiveBettr
lab and shop for artisanal coffees, teas
and snacks from social enterprises at The
Good Market, a socially conscious market
presented by Asia For Good, an initiative
of the DBS Foundation. Draw inspiration
and rub shoulders with homegrown
business owners, entrepreneurs and social
enterprises supported by DBS.

What better way to spark your imagination
than engaging in conversations over a
great cup of coffee?

Live more, bank less.

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SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 9

FRESH-OFF-THE-PRESS
NEWS AND
FRESHLY-BREWED COFFEE

A piping hot mug of coffee in one hand award winning artists and cartoonists
in action as they share their sketching
and a fresh-off-the-press news in the secrets. Get insider tips from Business
other - for the longest time, that was the Editor Lee Su Shyan and Senior Transport
way many people started their mornings. Correspondent Christopher Tan about
These days, some might clutch a takeaway buying property and cars, and find out
cup while flicking through the latest news from Senior Correspondent Goh Eng Yeow
on their mobile devices. Whatever your what it takes to become a millionaire.
poison, whichever the platform, there is no
denying that java and journalism make an Whether you’re a casual browser or an
excellent match. expert connoisseur, there’s lots in store for
you at the Singapore Coffee Festival - and
Believing in this perfect pairing between in The Straits Times. Like us on Facebook
caffeine addicts and news junkies, The or follow us on Twitter, and check out our
Straits Times is thrilled to host the revamped website which allows you to
inaugural Singapore Coffee Festival. Our enjoy and share content freely from the
editors and columnists will be happy to richest source of local news and views,
hold conversations with you over coffee. served fresh in real-time.
Our senior correspondents are on hand
to chat about anything you may ever
have wanted to ask ST. And some of our
best and brightest young journalists are
launching a first of-its-kind guide to 50 of
the most Instagram-worthy boutique cafes
and local kopitiams in Singapore.

Come sample Food Editor Tan Hsueh
Yun’s Gourmet picks @ ST, Coffee &
Company, or talk to our Tech Reporter
Lisabel Ting about the latest in gizmos and
gadgets. Learn from our internationally-
acclaimed photojournalists how to take
stunning #nofilter shots. Catch our

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WHAT’S A-BUZZING

J azz up your weekend with specialty coffee, delectable treats, engaging

workshops and homegrown entertainment to delight your senses. We’ve got
activities to thrill just about everyone: a caffeine addict, a food-lover, a coffee
geek, a music aficionado, a film buff, or a philosophic thinker. Read on to see
what’s percolating!

Music@SCF Movies@SCF THE SHISEIDO PARLOUR

Swing by the Intimate Stage powered by Fuelled by caffeine, catch cult movie Don’t miss the high tea set at Singapore
McCafe and the Coffee Stage, to revel the favourites from our very own Singaporean Coffee Festival’s pop-up of the original
tunes of up-and-coming local acts like directors. Lounge under the stars and Shiseido Parlour in Tokyo. Camellia &
Joie Tan, Shakthiya, Cashew Chemist, contemplate a local film (or four) with Butter Cookies specially flown from Ginza
Charlie Lim, Enec.e, Pleasantry, Lewis, fellow night owls: 7 Letters, Singapore – including the iconic Shiseido Parlour
Jaime Wong, Dru Chen, iNCH, Take Two, Dreaming, 881 and Eating Air. Cheese cake and Ganache – will be served
JAWN, Disco Hue, and Tim De Cotta & with tea and other gourmet items. As our
the Warriors. Image Credit: mm2 Entertainment Official Beauty Partner, Shiseido will also
be showcasing their cosmetics including
the Ibuki skincare range.

MCCAFE CASTLERY SNAP & WIN ST, COFFEE & COMPANY

Having undergone extensive training, Look out for the handsome furniture Highly-respected The Straits Times Food
McCafe Baristas pride themselves as inside the ST Reading Room! Post a photo Editor, Tan Hsueh Yun, has cherry-picked
artists, expressing their unique creativity of yourself with the Hanford Sofa in grey some of the finest and most interesting
through their mastery of velvety steamed (value: $1,099) and the Miller Coffee Table dishes from the exhibitors’ menus to
milk and perfectly extracted coffee. Stop (value: $499), and upload to Instagram be served to guests at the ST, Coffee &
by for a cool Frappe or various other with the hashtag #SCFxCastlery to stand Company - a special tasting session for
variations of coffee. Marvel at the barista’s a chance to win the dapper sofa and the those with keen palates. Limited seats
skill in creating beautiful latte art from charming table. Remember, we’ll only be per session so register early to avoid
coffee and milk, a match made in heaven. able to view public posts. disappointment.

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WAKE UP Beginners can start with wallet- and time- When choosing an espresso machine, Mr
AND friendly manual coffee brewing methods, Frankie Lee, 40, owner of Grind Coffee in
BREW THE by making pour- over coffees using tools Collyer Quay, recommends starting with
COFFEE such as Chemex and the French press, lower-priced single boiler machines with a
in which hot water is pressed through large-capacity boiler that can hold about 3
C offee lovers who want a good cuppa ground coffee. One factor to consider is litres of water.
the amount of time that one can afford to
at home now have a slew of options. make coffee. A single-boiler espresso machine has one
Specialty coffee beans from all over the boiler for generating steam and heating
world are now more readily available - Mr Shawn Tan, 25, head barista of water to brew coffee, while dual-boiler
and so are gadgets and machines that can Papa Palheta in Tyrwhitt Road, says, machines can perform these two functions
extract the nuances from these beans. “If you want a fast and simple caffeine simultaneously.
kick, you can’t go wrong with a French
These range from manual tools such as press. However, if you like the idea of A version of this article appeared earlier
filter brewers, which involve pouring taking your time with coffee, using a in The Sunday Times.
water through a bed of ground coffee in Chemex and watching the coffee flow
a dripper, to semi-professional espresso slowly is enjoyable and, for some, even
machines that allow home baristas to pull therapeutic.”
shots.
Mr Lucky Salvador, 28, head trainer at
Common Man Coffee Roasters in Martin
Road, says:

“Start with the more forgiving brewing
methods that require less skill, such as the
Aeropress or French press.”

He says that it is crucial to invest in a
quality coffee bean grinder as the potency
and flavour of pre-ground coffee beans can
fade away three minutes after exposure
to air.

Espresso machines are for those who are
serious about brewing a customised cuppa
at home, given the hefty investment of at
least $2,000.

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BREWING TOOLS

T oo lazy to head out to a café? The Sunday Times offers a list of manual

brewing tools and espresso machines for that perfect homemade cuppa.

Aeropress Coffee Maker
Common Man Coffee Roasters (booth 2B14) / $50
This portable brewer combines the best of two manual coffee brewing methods.
First, the beans are steeped in water, like in a French press, before pressure is
applied with a piston to push the water through the grounds and a microfilter.

Bialetti Moka Pot
Espressocups (booth 2B36) / From $80
Steam pressure, which is generated from heating the water in the bottom
chamber, pushes the water to the ground coffee, producing very intense,
espresso-style coffee.

Chemex Three Cup Classic
Chye Seng Huat Hardware (booth 2B31) / $62
The stylish hourglass-shaped flask allows coffee to be brewed and served
conveniently in one place. Coffee brewed with the Chemex tends to have a lighter
body than other Pourover Coffee.

Hario V60 Coffee Dripper
Slayer Coffee/Tiong Hoe (booth 2B24) / $31.50
The dripper’s spiral ridges on the sides create gaps of air between the ground
coffee and sides of the filter paper to give a more complete extraction.

Cold Bruer
Knockhouse Supply Co. (booth 2A3) / $125
Beat the heat with an iced brew. Brewing the coffee at a low temperature brings
out the natural sweetness of the beans, with brighter and livelier tasting notes
and a smoother texture.

ACS Vesuvius Espresso Machine
Grind Coffee (booth 2B34/35) / $7,000
This sleek dual boiler allows users to brew coffee with five pre-set pressure
profiles, which can be varied across seven stages to extract different flavour
profiles from the beans for a well-rounded cuppa.

Rocket Espresso Appartamento
Stellar M (booth 2A8) / $1,999
This compact and no-frills machine is for those who are new to prosumer
espresso machines. Its water supply is controlled by a vibration pump and the
sides are adorned with circular panel patterns.

Quick Mill Andreja Profiles 1
Smitten Coffee (booth 2B38) / $5,200
This dual boiler espresso machine allows users to set five pressure profiling
capabilities to get the best out of coffee beans. Users can change the functions on
its touchscreen display.

A version of this article appeared earlier in The Sunday Times.



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The Good Market

I n today’s era of social consciousness, eating and drink food that has is produced sustainably

is becoming almost as important as eating well. Asia For Good, (www.asiaforgood.com) a digital
platform about socially conscious living by DBS Foundation, is pleased to present The Good Market:
a collection of four food-related social enterprises on show at the Singapore Coffee Festival. These
purpose-driven companies, from all across Asia, are creating a positive impact on their communities.
They have been carefully selected from Asia For Good’s social enterprise directory, which connects
you to over 200 social enterprises from across the region. An initiative of the DBS Foundation,
Asia For Good hopes to raise public awareness of social enterprises. The lifestyle portal encourages
socially conscious living through its engaging feature articles and events listings that help you live
ethically, effortlessly.
Asia For Good believes living consciously is as easy as doing the things you love to do - like eat, shop
and travel - but with companies that make a difference. In addition to The Good Market, Asia For
Good by DBS Foundation is hosting Socially Conscious Sunday at the #LiveBettr Lab on Sunday,
12 June. Join us for an afternoon of informative talks and don’t forget to check out our artisanal
chocolate and coffee tasting session!
Visit www.asiaforgood.com/coffee to find out more.
The four social enterprises featured in The Good Market are:

Aurora Social Enterprise Boxgreen (Singapore) Kakoa (Indonesia) East Bali Cashews

(Taiwan) Deliciously healthy snack An Indonesian premium (Indonesia)
Aurora works with Taiwanese boxes delivered to your door – chocolate company
aboriginals to produce and that’s what Boxgreen does. But specialising in Asian flavours East Bali&#39’s cashews are
sell organic agricultural to sweeten the deal, for every like chilli chocolate and natural, sourced directly from
produce, including coffee and box you buy, a meal is donated coconut brittle. Kakoa sources farmers, carbon-neutral and
tea (such as the ever-popular to someone in need through their cocoa beans directly crunchtastic! The company
Alishan). Sale proceeds go Willing Hearts. from smallholder farmers in processes the nuts where
towards supporting Taiwan’s Indonesia. They offer training they’re grown, creating jobs,
indigenous population. and resources to farmers, and training, and uniquely “local”
pay premium prices for their cashews. The social enterprise
beans. employs a 90 per cent female
workforce and invests in
upskilling their staff.

1
23

4

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LOCAL KOPI RIDES
THE THIRD WAVE

E ven as the caffeinated world is buzzing additional ingredients. Whilst Kopi is Ordering a cup of local Kopi in
brewed with a “sock” and hot water, the a kopitiam can be complicated
about Third Wave coffee, traditional equipment used to brew specialty coffee unless you know what you’re
“Singapore Wave Kopi” is experiencing are more complicated and more expensive doing. Here’s a cheat sheet:
a resurgence in popularity. Could this to acquire and maintain. Local Kopi is
resurrection of what was once deemed served with sugar, condensed milk or KOPI
a sunset industry be a sign of a retro evaporated milk while specialty coffeeis coffee with sweet condensed milk
movement to get to the root of Kopi often consumed without sugar and served
culture in Singapore or could it be driven with fresh milk upon request. KOPI Gau
by market forces such as rising costs If you were to interview a Singaporean a stronger brew of coffee
of living in a period of lackluster pay who grew up drinking Kopi, they would
adjustments? often say that whilst they appreciate the KOPI Poh
subtle flavours of specialty coffee, it’s a weaker brew of coffee
For the uninitiated, a quick glance at the kick and memories associated with
the prices of local Kopi vs barista-pulled a humble, froth-free Kopi that they miss KOPI Kosong
concoctions would indicate a huge price when they’re away. substitutes condesned milk for
gap of at least 4 – 5 times eg. $1.20 for a evaporated milk
cup of Kopi vs $6 for a cup of Latte. Why Credit: Images 1 to 3 from ST archives.
is local Kopi so inexpensive? KOPI-C
coffee with evaporated milk and
There are many factors contributing to the sugar (most similar to a “regular”
big price gap. One of the differences lies western coffee)
in the selection, blend and roasting of the
coffee beans, the brewing methods and KOPI-O
how they’re served. black coffee with sugar

Local Kopi uses a high percentage of KOPI Peng
stronger-flavoured and cheaper Robusta iced coffee
beans that are roasted in large batches
with margarine and sugar over high heat
creating a dark roast while specialty coffee
comprises largely of pricier Arabica beans
roasted in small artisanal batches without



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how to make ESPRESSO
popular types Water at 90 to
of coffee 96 deg C, sent
through 7 to 9g
Perplexed by the wave of new cafes, brewing apparatus and drinks? of coffee grounds
Here’s a short explanation on the lingo to get you up to speed. over 25 to 30
seconds, yielding
THIRD WAVE COFFEE POUROVER a shot of about 30ml.
A movement towards appreciating coffee Water manually poured over coffee RISTRETTO
as a specialty, artisanal, hand-crafted grounds in a filter, flowing through to A shot of
product, not a caffeinated commodity. yield coffees “very clear and bright tasting, “restricted”
“It’s about increasing knowledge all almost like teas”, describes Chng. volume of about
round – from farmer to supplier, roaster, 22ml. Ideally,
distributor, barista, consumer – so coffee SINGLE ESTATE brewed exactly as
quality also increases as everyone aims The grail of third wave coffee – beans for espresso but
for excellence,” says Pamela Chng of from a single farm, roasted, ground and with finer-ground beans and sometimes
Bettr Barista Coffee Academy, a local brewed to showcase individuality and done by abbreviating or accelerating the
social enterprise scheme that offers terroir (taste of place). “Coffee should be brew period, or tamping the grounds
internationally certified barista training. regarded like fine wine,” says Ryan. tighter.
CAPPUCCINO
EXTRACTION SUSTAINABILITY Equal parts
The drawing out of coffee and its flavours Environmentally friendly agricultural espresso, steamed
from roasted beans with heated water, practices, fair trade, direct trade (beans milk, and thick
using different brewing methods. bought straight from farmers) and related milk foam.
issues are core to third wave coffee.
PROFILING MACHINES MACCHIATO
High-end espresso machines permitting This infographic first appeared on An espresso shot
manual variation of temperature and www.straitstimes.com/askst. plus a dab of
pressure. “Changing the pressure during foamed milk.
different phases of the brew process lets
me precisely extract different flavour LATTE
dimensions from the beans,” says Michael One espresso shot,
Ryan of his hand-built Slayer profiling 180 to 210ml milk
machine at Jimmy Monkey cafe in One- - a piccolo (small)
North Gateway. latte halves that
milk ratio - and a
little foam.
MAGIC
Double ristretto
with around four
times its volume
in milk and a little
foam.
GIBRALTAR
Double espresso
plus just over the
same volume of
milk in a Libbey
glass tumbler
called the
Gibraltar
CORTADO
One espresso shot,
30 to 60ml milk,
and a little foam.

Disco Hue

Inch Chua Jaime

Enec.e

Pleasantry

LEW Charlie Lim

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savour sounds
and screenings

T here is a rhythmic quality to the whir Music @ SCF Movies @ SCF

of coffee grinders, the tinkling of a stirring JUNE9 JUNE10
spoon, the chatter of patrons and the
myriad sounds in a cafe. Intimate Stage 9pm 881
4.45pm Joie Tan
A group of home-grown musicians – 7.15pm Shakthiya 11pm Singapore Dreaming
indie-electronic band Riot !n Magenta,
pop singer Joshua Simon and electronic Coffee Stage JUNE 11 7 Letters
music producers Fauxe and Mitch Advent Eating Air
– have recently used all these, and more, 6pm Cashew Chemists 9pm
as the ingredients for new songs inspired 11pm
by coffee.
JUNE10 Eating Air
The project, dubbed #SCFSounds, is
part of the inaugural Singapore Coffee Intimate Stage
Festival. Besides the soundtracks, which 4.45pm Charlie Lim
can be found on the festival’s website 7.15pm Enec.e
(sgcoffeefestival.com.sg), the event will
also feature live performances by a stellar Coffee Stage
line-up of some of the home-grown indie 6pm Pleasantry
music scene’s finest. These include singer-
songwriters Charlie Lim, iNCH and indie JUNE 11
bands Pleasantry and Cashew Chemists at
the event’s two stages, the Intimate Stage Intimate Stage
and Coffee Stage, over the four days. 2pm Lewis
3.30pm Jaime Wong
Keeping with the local vibe, the festival 6pm Jawn
will feature screenings of four Singapore 7.15pm Dru Chen
films – 7 Letters (2015), an anthology by
seven local film-makers; hit getai film Coffee Stage
881 (2007); comedy Singapore Dreaming 2.45pm iNCH
(2006); and romance drama Eating Air 4.45pm Take Two
(1999).
JUNE 12
Image credits: 7 letters: mm2 Entertainment,
Eating Air: Boku Films Intimate Stage

A version of this article appeared earlier in 2pm Dru Chen
The Straits Times.
3.30pm Shakthiya

6pm Joie Tan

7.15pm Charlie Lim

Coffee Stage
2.45pm Disco Hue
4.45pm Tim De Cotta &
The Warriors
6.45pm Enec.e

COFFEE’S IN THE AIR

T hese on-air personalities wake up at the crack of dawn to be in the studio, to speak to their fans over the radio. Naturally they

kickstart their day with a cup of everyone’s well-loved caffeinated beverage. We asked the radio DJs we love on how they drink their
coffee and the average quantity consumed per day; one of them has a staggering personal record of drinking 14 cups of coffee in a day
before! Have a guess on who that is (follow our social media accounts for the answer). Most of our DJs like their coffee robust and
simple, while others prefer it creamy and sweet. Many enjoy it iced. Coffee, oh coffee. It’s the best part of waking up, wouldn’t you say?

Jason Johnson, KISS92 LORETTA LOPEZ, KISS92 Joshua Simon, KISS92
Black Coffee, 2 cups a day
Ice Latte, 1 cup every Ice Black Coffee,
other day 4 cups a day

John Klass,KISS92 Charmaine Yee, KISS92 Ang Jing Yun, UFM100.3
Cappuccino, 1 cup a day Latte, 2 cups a day
Cappuccino or Ice Black
Coffee, 2 cups a day

Lin Liang Quan,UFM100.3 Lee Xin Ying, UFM100.3 Chang Cheng Yao, UFM100.3
Latte, 2 cups a day Black Coffee, 1 cup a day Americano, 2 cups a day

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Yip Limei, UFM100.3 Xiao Zhu, UFM100.3 Low Wei Loong, UFM100.3
Black Coffee, 1 cup a day Flat White, 1 cup a day Latte, 1 cup a day

Shawn Tupaz, One FM 91.3 The Flying Dutchman, Andre Hoeden, One Fm 91.3
Black Coffee, 3 cups a day One FM 91.3
Latte, 2 cups a day Ice Coffee Double-shot,
social coffeeholic

Elliot Danker, One Fm 91.3 Cheryl Miles, One Fm 91.3 Jillian Kimberley Lim, One FM 91.3
Ice Black Coffee, 4 cups a day
Flat White/Latte, Black Coffee/Double-shot
2 to 3 cups a day Latte, 1 cup a day #CoffeePersonality

Glenn Ong, One Fm 91.3 Desiree Lai, One Fm 91.3 Photographed at
Common Man Coffee Roasters.
Piccolo Latte/Black, 3 cups Latte/Flat White,
a day 3 cups a day

S pecialty coffee isn’t just all about

the beans, the machines and the
drinks - it’s also about the people
behind the machines and what drives
them to do this day after day. To give
the entrepreneurs who took the plunge
to run a cafe and baristas a voice to tell
their stories, our “Beyond the Apron”
series was born.

In this series, our team interviewed
baristas and other entrepreneurs to
uncover their entrepreneurial and
professional journey into the highly
competitive field of food and beverage
services, including the challenges
and fears they faced, and how they
overcame them.

BEYOND What makes a good cup of coffee? A
THE APRON perfect shot of espresso, milk aerated to
the right temperature and consistency, and
topped off with smooth and velvety foam.

- Igbal, Symmetry Cafe

I’m attracted to new cafes that
have their own character and style. It’s
delightful to see cafes that eventually grow
out of a typical F&B establishment, into a
brand that holds strong to their belief of
what they offer and why they do so. It’s
like watching a kid grow and mature, and
discovering what they can do over time.

- Shannon, HIC Juice

There are more and more cafes showing up that actually have really good food and
better yet, good wifi for people like me for whom cafes double up as offices. It’s true – I
organise meetings at cafes and then continue working there once the meeting is over,
taking in the music, the atmosphere and sometimes the view. Sure beats a chilly office!
And I hope more people will do the same, creating a great co-working space and energy.

- Ramya, Oh My Goodness!

There are new cafes opening
every month in an over-saturated
industry. To stay relevant, all
operators will have to really focus
on the quality of the products
they are offering. Consumers
are becoming savvier and you
can’t fool them with substandard
grub. Cafes will have to up their
game and put in more effort to
differentiate themselves.

- Gavin, Hungry Heroes

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I had to dig deeper into the world of coffee, knowledge-wise and skills-wise; coffee is
a very dynamic product which makes learning about it a continuous process. In regards to
skills, my senior baristas at that time were well decorated, meaning they were champions
from various barista competitions, so the challenge for me was to get into the same league
as them.

- Mark, Common Man Coffee Roasters

It was difficult establishing our niche
as a premium beer for events as a new
local brand... We had to create confidence
in the quality of our beers, and build the
entire experience of our mobile draft beer
bar for customers! It’s been quite a ride
so far!

- Emily, Wunderbar

As a barista, I am more focused on the
quality of my espresso which I consider
very significant because it is the base of
my coffee. In line with this, I ensure that
my coffee bean is fresh and well roasted
according to its characteristics, then I
cautiously monitor the fine/gross level of
my grinder and measure the ground coffee
powder according to the ratio of my water.

- Mhariel Tolentino Vargas, The Coastal
Settlement

With the explosion of many indie
coffee shops and boutique roasters, getting
a good cup of coffee is easier than ever
(no more sugary drinks at Starbucks!).
Also, the third wave coffee movement
largely driven by increasingly popular
phenomenon of “cafe-hopping” and
consumers wanting instagram-worthy
food and beverage advocates coffee
lifestyle; it is so much more than just a
drink / commodity.

- Yoke Peng, The Tuckshop

The fact that there are so many cafes out there has its pros and cons. Every now
and then, there are new interesting places opening up, and most of the time, these
spots are great to visit and indulge as a customer.

- Shawn, Chye Seng Huat Hardware

#SGCOFFEESTORIES

W e are more than happy to embrace coffee beyond that morning cup and while many

like it hot, in our island’s equatorial climate sometimes a chilled version is the way to
go. But do you know that coffee has a life outside of being a tasty bevvy? Coffee grounds
can continue to be useful way after you’ve had your caffeine fix and here are some other
surprising ways to enjoy coffee.

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CAFE aulait granita coffee grounds terrarium coffee body scrub

Impress your brunch guests on balmy The buzz among gardeners lately is that Move over chocolate spa therapy!
tropical weekends with these shaved used coffee grounds make good soil Welcome, homemade coffee spa therapy.
frozen cafe au lait topped with gooey amendments. Naturally acidic and high If you love the aroma of coffee, you’d
ribbons of condensed milk and crunchy in nutrients, coffee grounds can benefit probably have to stop yourself from
honey cereals. They are easy to make and gardens and what can be more delightful using this scrub too often. Using a whole
refreshingly delicious. than seeing these mini terrariums thrive? range of natural and edible ingredients,
Green thumbs FTW!  this body scrub is easy to make and
inexpensive relative to many commercial
How To: How To: preparations. Best of all, no chemicals
and preservatives were used in this recipe.
2 cups cafe au lait 1 mini cactus, air plant, or ferns Here’s one way to get a coffee high without
4 teaspoons condensed milk Assortment of mini pebbles getting buzzed.
2 tablespoons honey cereal 1 cup potting soil
Sprigs of mint, for garnish 1 tablespoon used coffee grounds How To:
1 glass container of your choice
Freeze cafe au lait for at least 3 hours, then 1 cup coffee grounds
using a knife, chop the frozen block into Begin by placing a thin layer of pebbles 1 tablespoon brown sugar
shaved bits. Scoop into martini glasses, inside glass container. Mix coffee 2 tablespoons coconut oil
drizzle condensed milk, top with honey grounds into potting soil, then add to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cereals, garnish with a sprig of mint, and glass container. Position mini cactus or
serve immediately. (Serves 6, or 2 very air plant, embellish with ferns if desired. Mix everything in a bowl and use generously
thirsty people.) Lastly, sprinkle some mini pebbles and as a body scrub in the shower. Rinse well
accessorize with river rocks. and say hello to baby-smooth skin.

LEVEL 2: SPECIALTY COFFEE ZONE

DBS 2B28 2B29 2B30 2B31 2B33 2B34 2B36 2B37 2B38 2B39

#LIVEBETTR 2B21 INDONESIA GOOD COFFEE
LAB COFFEE COLLECTIVE TOKYO
2B19
THE GOOD MARKET BY ASIA 2B20
FOR GOOD
2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
11 10 9 8 7 65 41

LEVEL 3: FOOD & DRINKS ZONE

LOCAL 3A19 3A20 3A21 3A22 $ 3A24 3A25 3A26 3A27 3A28 $
KOPI Gallery

MCCAFE

ST, COFFEE & ST
COMPANY READING ROOM

INTIMATE
STAGE

FLOORPLAN Grind Coffee 2B34 Slayer Coffee and 2B21
Hatter Street 3B25 Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee 3A26
EXHIBITORS BOOTH Hello Chocolate 2B8 Smith Street Taps 2B38
All Good Things 2B4 HIC Juice 2A7 Smitten Specialty 2A8
Amazin’ Grace 2B6 Holah Holdings 2B9 Coffee & Tea 3A25
A.muse Project 2B37 Hungry Heroes 3B26 Stellar M 3B5
Antoinette 3A27 Hyde & Co 3B28 Strangers’ Reunion & 2B29
Asanoya 3B1 Innocence Brewing 2A14 Curious Palette 3B14
Buck Tile St Café 3B3 Keepcup Australia 2B20 Symmetry 2B10
Common Man Coffee 2B19 Killiney Kopitiam 3A19 T.Grand International 3A21
Roasters 3B20 Knockhouse Supply Co 2A3 The Coastal Settlement 3B27
Coffee Daily x Early Bird Co 2B31 Lorgan & Sons 2A4 The Golden Duck 2A11
Chye Seng Huat Hardware 3B23 Made Cold 2B39 The Hangar 2B1
Curbside Cafe 2B33 Megafash 3C16 The Tuckshop 3A24
Dapper Coffee 2A5 Momolato 3B15 ToTT Store 3B24
Detpak 2B36 Oh My Goodness! 3A22 Tripod Coffee 2B28
Espressocups 2A6 Oriole Coffee + Bar 3B22 Tuck SG 3A20
F&N Barista Milk 3A28 Paradiso Coffee 2A16 Two Bakers 3B13
F&N Canned Milk 3B18 PAUL 3B19 Vidya Coffee India 2B30
Fawr & Co 2B7 The Pourover Bar 2B11 Wheely’s Cafe
Finesse Coffee Project Açaí 3B21 Wunderbar
Pulse Patisserie 3B4 Zepplin & Co.
Rolling Rocks Group 2B5
Sarika (TCC) 3B29

All information is accurate at time of print.

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2A6 2A8 2A11 2A14 2A16

2A3 2A7 2A5 2A4 ENTRANCE
&
Make decent CMCR LAB
coffee Area TICKETING
COFFEE
STAGEENTRANCE

$ 3B18 3B19 3B20 3B21 3B22 3B23 3B24 3B25 3B26 3B27 3B28 3B29 $

3B15 CAFE AREA
3B14

3B13

3B5 3B5 3B4 3B3 3B1

LEVEL 3: LIFESTYLE ZONE

3C16

SHISEIDO DBS
LOUNGE
SPH MAG KISS92
VIP
EXIT LOUNGE

All information is accurate at time of print.



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WHAT IS THE
REAL PRICE
OF YOUR PACKAGING?

For coffee lovers, having takeaway coffees may be part of their daily routine, but they
seldom know about the paper cups they use to sip their coffee. Have you ever thought
about where your packaging comes from?

“Consumers are starting to realise the packaging that is ideal for the growing A good quality cup that is made with
importance of understanding where their market of eco conscious customers and minimal impact to the environment is
coffee cup comes from and whether it consumers. The range consists of coffee not always the cheapest option, but you
was produced by an environmentally cups, bags, boxes, napkins and much can rest assured that when you use it you
responsible company” states Shuxian Li, more. have done your little bit toward saving the
Marketing Executive Detpak Singapore. environment.”
As a further show of its commitment to
She continues, “for example, when it the environment Detpak has recently Detpak is a member of the privately-
comes to coffee, consumers and retailers gained FSC and PEFC accreditation in all owned Detmold Packaging Group with
alike are generally informed about of its plants globally – which proves that its headquarters located in Adelaide,
initiatives like the Rainforest Alliance they have systems in place to know exactly Australia. With over 60 years experience
which ensures fair pay and treatment what tree plantations were used in the as a leading manufacturer of ‘Specialty
of coffee bean farmers. I think being products they manufacture. Packaging Solutions’, Detpak is
informed about the packaging used to synonymous with premium quality paper
serve a coffee is the natural progression Shuxian finished with a parting statement, and board packaging.
from this.” “In the end you get what you pay for.

This, says Shuxian, translates into
pressure on retailers to source quality
products from reputable manufacturers.
Detpak is well positioned for this as the
products they sell are manufactured in
their own facilities, so they can ensure
that the material they source is from
sustainable and ethical sources. States
Shuxian, “We have all seen the effects of
irresponsible forestry practices on the
quality of the air we breathe in Singapore.”

Detpak is a company with a long history
of manufacturing dating back to 1948.
Detpak, still owned and operated by the
Detmold family, has had an office in
Singapore since 1984. Originally making
its mark with the now ubiquitous Ripple-
Wrap™ hot cup, Detpak continues to
bring out cup and packaging innovations
to keep their range fresh and relevant for
customers.

Their latest product release I am Eco™ is
a range of biodegradable and compostable

CHILLIN’
WITH
COLD BREW COFFEES

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C old brew coffee is the rage these days, and little wonder why it’s getting baristas STOCKISTS

and consumers everywhere excited. It offers fascinating nuances of flavours, and leaves 1. ChyeSeng HuatHardware
behind bitter oils and biting acids, resulting in a perfectly balanced and distinctly smooth 2. Fawr & Co.
coffee. 3. HIC Juice
4. Lorgan & Sons
Do not confuse cold brew with iced coffee, they are not the same at all and the distinction 5. Sunday Soda Co.
lies in the brewing methods. Iced coffee is made by brewing double strength then cooled, 6. Made Cold
before serving over ice and often in the company of milk and syrup. For cold brews, coffee 7. TCC
is extracted with cool water either by full, immediate immersion or a slow steady drip, 8. Oriole
or steeped in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours. This process – a centuries- 9. Rolling Rocks
old method, by the way - yields a concentrated coffee essence which is then diluted with 10. Dapper Coffee
water before being served chilled. Made without heat, cold brew coffee has lower acidity
and a naturally sweet taste. This is good news for many who can’t have coffee due to its
acidic nature and for those who dislike the bitter after-taste.

Enjoy the exciting varieties of cold brew coffees at our festival, all brewed locally. They
are exceptionally easy to drink and you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the unique
refined flavors in each one.

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CAFFEINE-SPIRATIONS

I n addition to fervently aiming to support the café culture in Singapore, our festival is equally pleased to encourage and showcase

local talents in the arts. Aimed at engaging local artists and designers, as well as showcasing our vibrant coffee scene and culture, we
organized The Design-The-Cup competition in partnership with packaging company Detpak. We’re delighted to receive a flood of
fabulous entries in a diverse range of styles. Here’s sharing the finalists and winning design.

TracyTan -WinningDesign

Despite both coffee makers coming from
vastly different stories and backgrounds,
nevertheless, each cup of coffee is
crafted with passion. These scenes
portrayed bring a sense of familiarity to
Singaporeans and thus, I felt it would
be most suitable and unique for the
celebration of coffee drinking during this
national event.

AARON LIM

The concept behind my submitted design
was to blur the lines (quite literally)
amongst the different coffee lifestyle and
culture we have in Singapore. Taking
inspiration from the good ol’ Kopitiams
to your hipster joints/cafes of today.

CASSIA THE

The inspiration comes from the vibrant
energy surrounding this urban jungle
called Singapore. It is about getting that
cup of coffee in the morning and going
out to explore new adventures.

(coffee) KENNETH WONG WEI LIANG

I was having breakfast at a Kopitiam and
overheard some uncles giving a treat to
each other during their coffee sessions
in Hokkien dialect. Makes me feel very
local and at the same time prompt some
originality in it. Something worth seeing
everywhere that serves coffee, as it
connects the young and old.

KOPI SIU DAI SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 35

KOPI SHENLY YEE
My idea behind my design is that making
KOPI SI coffee is an art within itself. As an
artist, I always wanted my work to be
KOPI SI overwhelmingly positive and spread love
KOSONG to reflect my views and I feel that a good
cup of coffee can bring about the same
KOPI O priceless experience of happiness.

STEFFY JULIANA
A guy drinking his coffee while playing
guitar near the beach.
He’s writing a song and coffee keeps him
awake. The guitar makes him peaceful
and the taste of coffee adds the good
mood to help him write a good song.
The feeling is like someone was brought
to Santorini after drinking coffee.

TAN ZI JIE
The design concept displays the evolution
of coffee culture in Singapore ranging
from trending coffeehouse, different
coffees and the evolving containers. It
aims to trigger nostalgia and improve
local awareness, at the same time
bringing knowledge to people who are
unfamiliar.

WENDY ZHANG
A barista is like an octopus but with just
2 arms. I have always been incredibly
impressed by how fast they can move
together with the number of tasks they
are able to juggle at the same time.

ZANETA CHAN
A modern miniature coffee factory within
the coffee cup represents the dedication
from all baristas and coffee-shop uncles
across Singapore that goes into producing
each flavourful cup of coffee.



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cmcr lab

W ant the low down on latte art techniques and finally find out how to brew that

perfect cup from the comfort of your own home? This lab has got you covered! From
the fundamental of barista skills to tasty (literally) sessions about specialty coffee, the
passionate CMCR team will be running their selection of topics on all three festival days.

Thursday, June 9 Friday, June 10

12pm 12pm
E2i Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax
The E2i Workshop is a ticketed event focusing on upgrading the Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based
skills of local industry professionals and members of the public, beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality.
and is partially sponsored by the Singaporean Govt.
1pm
3pm Latte Art Techniques (Barista Experience Required) -
Tiga Raja: Sumatran Specialty Coffee, from Origin to 12pax
Export - 40pax Examining the techniques and skills needed to produce perfectly
Leo and Lisa, owners of the amazing Tiga Raja Mill and Lisa and steamed milk, as well as the different styles of pours to take you
Leo’s Organic Coffee will supply a detailed insight into coffee at latte art to the next level.
origin, from planting, processing and packing, as it happens at the
Tiga Raja Mill and surrounding Simulungan Region, just across 3pm
the straits in North Sumatra. Brazilian Microlots from San Antonio Estates - 40pax
Jacob Ibarra, Five Senses Coffee’s Green Bean Buyer, will be
5pm taking us through a selection of Micro-lot samples, covering a
E2i number of different coffee varietals and processing methods, all
The E2i Workshop is a ticketed event focusing on upgrading the harvested from the same ‘Fazenda’ (Farm) in the south of Minas
skills of local industry professionals and members of the public, Gerais.
and is partially sponsored by the Singaporean Govt.
6pm
7pm Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax
Introduction to Specialty Coffee Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based
(Private Class, By Invitation Only) beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality.
This class takes participants through an introduction of coffee as a
product, what separates Specialty Coffee from Commodity Coffee, 7pm
what varieties are consumed, and what processing and brewing Home Brewers Basics - 12pax
methods do to the final taste in the cup. The class will finish with Learn about the equipment and some of the techniques needed to
a cupping session which will cover a number of CMCR’s Single brew that perfect cup in the comfort of your own home.
Origin to exemplify the topics covered.

Saturday, June 11 Sunday, June 12

12pm 12pm
Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax
Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based
beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality. beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality.

1pm 1pm
Latte Art Techniques (Barista Experience Required) - Latte Art Techniques (Barista Experience Required) -
12pax 12pax
Examining the techniques and skills needed to produce perfectly Examining the techniques and skills needed to produce perfectly
steamed milk, as well as the different styles of pours to take your steamed milk, as well as the different styles of pours to take you
latte art to the next level. latte art to the next level.

3pm 3pm
A Love Affair: H20 & Coffee - 40pax The Green Bean Buyer - 40pax
Water is not just an ingredient in the coffee recipe but a vehicle Jacob Ibarra, Five Senses Coffee’s Green Bean Buyer, takes us
with which we transport all flavours and textures from the beans behind the scenes to look at what goes into building a market-
to our palette. In this session we look at the water we brew with leading wholesale coffee programme, from going out to origin to
and how its components have a direct effect on what we taste. judging market trends.

6pm 6pm
Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax Fundamental Barista Skills - 12pax
Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based Gain an introductory understanding of coffee as an espresso based
beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality. beverage and learn more about the variables that affect its quality.

7pm 7pm
Home Brewers Basics - 12pax Home Brewers Basics - 12pax
Learn about the equipment and some of the techniques needed to Learn about the equipment and some of the techniques needed to
brew that perfect cup in the comfort of your own home. brew that perfect cup in the comfort of your own home.

All information is accurate at time of print. Programme may change without advance notice.

38 SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016

#LIVEBETTR LAB

C heck out the #LiveBettr Lab, jointly presented by DBS and Bettr Barista, for

workshop sessions, panel forums and talks by industry experts. Find out more about how
you can manage your finances so that you can live more and bank less! Also, have the
chance to see for yourselves just how coffee actually changes lives, one cup at a time!

Thursday, June 9 Saturday, June 11

2pm 1pm
DBS: Cash Management (GTS) Women in Coffee
How F&B/cafe businesses/startups should manage their finances. How women are shaping the coffee industry both in SG &
in the region.
3pm
DBS: Commercial Real Estate 2.30pm
What to look out for when choosing a retail space for your cafe Latte Art Demo
business? Financing your loan? Rent vs. buy? Caleb Cha - 2015 World Latte Art Champion SE, 2015 Australian
Latte Art Champion AU, 2015 Melbourne, and 2016 Adelaide
4pm Smackdown Winner - demonstrates how to pour great latte art.
DBS: Business Class ‘Disrupt’ series - Business Survival
Hacks 4pm
How to survive and grow your F&B business in this current The Making of a Champion
climate (in partnership with iChef). A look into the hearts and minds of champs who played to win
(beyond the preparations and practice)

5pm
Old School To New World
Stories from families who run food & beverage businesses
that have spanned generations and who are embracing the best of
their rich history and reinventing it for the future.

Friday, June 10 Sunday, June 12
Socially Conscious Sunday by Asia For Good
1pm
Success in Specialty Cafes 1pm
And what we can learn from them. Conscious Consumption
In partnership with Bettr Barista and Asia For Good by DBS
2pm Foundation, learn how socially conscious consumption can be
Perk Up Your Savings with a Unique Strategy made easy (and is important).
Just like how brewing that perfect cuppa requires the right
ingredients and skills, effective investing requires the right mix of 2.30pm
assets as well as expertise. DBS and Schroders Singapore, will be Latte Art Demo
sharing how utilising a multi-asset strategy can help make your Caleb Cha - 2015 World Latte Art Champion SE, 2015 Australian
money work more effectively for you. Latte Art Champion AU, 2015 Melbourne, and 2016 Adelaide
Smackdown Winner - demonstrates how to pour great latte art.
4pm
Out of the Box 4pm
Creative ways folks in the industry are executing their coffee game, Coffee & Chocolate - A Perfect Pairing
whether it’s on 2 or 4 wheels. Which chocolates go best with which coffees? Tasting session
of coffee and chocolate pairings run by Kakoa Chocolate, a
5pm sustainable chocolate company.
Lifestyle Aspirations - Act Now, or Continue Dreaming…
DBS CBG in partnership with Nikko AM 5pm
Everyone aspires for some things in life. Be it a dream house From Bean to Belly - Where Do Your Products
facing the beach front, or a romantic getaway with your partner, Come From?
and so on. While aspirations can vary among individuals, among What goes into making a bar of chocolate or a cup of coffee?
the diversity lies a constant and critically important step – funding Where does your food come from? Join us for an informal chat
for your dreams. DBS and Nikko AM will share how the hassle free on about sustainable sourcing and find out how you can positively
and simple concept of using Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) can impact the lives of communities and farmers as a consumer.
potentially help beginner investors kick off the journey of funding
your dreams.

All information is accurate at time of print. Programme may change without advance notice.



40 SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016

ST READING ROOM

P owered by cups of brew from the coffee folks at the event, join in on a series

of informative sessions with Straits Times columnists such as deputy editor
Ignatius Low, senior writer Wong Kim Hoh, and food critic Wong Ah Yoke. These
larger than life personalities will be discussing and dishing out the lowdown on a
span of topics ranging from property and politics, to sports and selfie photos.
Don’t miss this opportunity to “Ask ST” in real time and enjoy a cozy chat over
your favourite cuppa. 

Thursday, June 9 Saturday, June 11

1pm 12pm
Yasmine Yahya Ravi Velloor
DBS chat: How businesses can collaborate with social enterprises Meet the author of India Rising
for success
2pm 1pm
Rebecca Lynne Tan Chua Mui Hoong
DBS chat: Tips on starting a café and F&B trends Covering politics in Singapore

Friday, June 10 2pm
Ignatius Low
Why I gave up the admin service for journalism

3pm
Rohit Brijnath
The sporting life

4pm
Ask Eng Yeow
How to make your first million dollars

5pm
Lee Siew Hua
The ST Guide to... Vacationing like a pro

Sunday, June 12

12pm 12pm
Fiona Chan, Rachael Boon, Janice Heng, Lester Hio, Han Fook Kwang
Olivia Ho, Pearl Lee, Yeo Sam Jo and Charrisa Yong Meet the author of Singapore in Transition: Hope, Anxiety and
Soft launch of A Café Lover’s Guide to Singapore Question Marks

1pm 1pm
John Lui Wong Kim Hoh (Up to 2 hours)
Getting serious about funny writing From Samsengs to Towkays (with 3 guests from the It Changed
My Life series)
2pm
Ask Sandra 3pm
College or uncollege: is a degree still worth it? Ask Ah Yoke
Which local restaurants truly deserve 3 Michelin stars?
3pm
Ask Lisabel 4pm
The hottest gadgets to own this year Ask Chris
Is it time to buy a car?
4pm
Ask Su Shyan 5pm
Taking the plunge into property Neo Xiaobin and Alphonsus Chern
The ST Guide to... Taking the best #nofilter shots
5pm
Lee Chee Chew and Miel Prudencio Jr
The ST Guide to... How to create cartoons

All information is accurate at time of print. Programme may change without advance notice.

SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 41

COFFEE &
COLUMNISTS

T he relationship between coffee and writer goes way back. Sure, you may take a break every now and then, but once you’ve fallen in

love with coffee, it’s hard to ever really commit to a long term separation.As a writer’s muse and ally, coffee improves brain function,
aids focus and attention, wards off sleepiness, and speeds the refresh rate on new ideas. Perfectly designed for late nights of crafting
columns and meeting urgent deadlines. We hung out with our favourite journalists from The Straits Times and got them to share on
how they enjoy their coffee. The next time you flip your morning papers to take in the day’s news, there’s no more guessing on how
those printed words got fueled.

WONG KIM HOH JOHN LUI LISABEL TING
Black Coffee, 6 cups a day Americano, 2 cups a day
Black Coffee with milk,
up to 4 cups per day

Wong Ah Yoke sandra davie #CoffeePersonality
Macchiato, 4 cups a day
Black Coffee/Cappuccino,
1 cup a day

Photographed at Castlery.

WISHLIST

Our pick of curious items and treats to fill up your
Singapore Coffee Festival goodie bag with.

Smooth and creamy, with tasting notes of dark cherries The Kalita Wave Dripper is a pourover coffee brewer
and soft caramel, this Milk 50% chocolate bar is just used by top specialty coffeebars around the world and in
one of over 100 different types of chocolates from Hello professional coffee-making competitions. This stainless
Chocolate, Booth 2B8, which stocks award-winning steel model can be picked up at Knockhouse Supply Co.,
chocolate brands from around the world. Booth 2A3.

Have a taste of fresh summer in a bowl with this crispy Our festival’s nighttime movie screenings call for few Sip on Oriole Coffee and Bar’s signature Taisho M.A.D.
(and highly addictive) Blueberry Goji Coconut packs of guilt-free Propercorn - a healthy popcorn with Milk, a signature in-house cold brewed coffee with
Granola mix that’s been baked to perfection at Amazin’ fewer calories than crisps, high in fibre and wholegrain, dairy-free nut milk. The perfect pick-me-up.
Graze, Booth 2B6. and mighty tasty too. Get them from Tuck SG at Booth
3A24.

SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 43

The weekend’s about to get sweeter with these Hand-crafted using an original Taiwanese-inspired The Cafflano Klassic, an all-in-one portable coffee
GSH Conserves. Pick from 5 flavours and 2 sizes: recipe, these coveted Salted Egg Yolk Crisps are often maker with its unique design lets you enjoy grind on
Dragonfruit Lychee, Passionfruit, Banana Cocoa Seasalt, sold out. Not at our festival though. Stock up at The the go for the freshest and tastiest coffee. Pick one up at
Pineapple Vanilla, Mango Lime - at Booth 2B5. Golden Duck, Booth 2B10. Zeppelin & Co. at Booth 2B30.

Feeling peckish? Nibble on these gluten-free vegan Quench your thirst with Lemongrass & Pandan Equally energizing, similarly hand roasted and blended,
cashew nuts in exotic mouth-watering flavors such as soda! Guilt-free 100% cold pressed juice from fresh and just as bold in flavor; we’re talking about the other
the wild harvested Chili Crunch Cashew Nuts from produce with no preservatives, syrup, and flavoring. caffeinated warm beverage. Check out the award-
East Bali Cashews at The Good Market by Asia For Good, From Sunday Soda Co. at Booth 2B5. winning Prana Chai Masala Blend from A.Muse
Booth 2B12-16. Project at Booth 2B37.

Feel fly at our festival with these dangerously drinkable This savoury Five-spice Tamari walnut & cashew spice
Firefly juice drinks; they are zesty, refreshing, and nut mix is guaranteed to hit a spot with fans who love
boosted with botanical extracts. Stocked at Tuck SG, traditional Chinese red cooking. Think of that succulent
Booth 3A24. five spice duck except this nut mix is completely
vegetarian! Grab this healthy flavorful snack from
Amazin’ Graze, Booth2B6.



SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL 2016 45

Coffee Friends

A.muse Projects Chye Seng Huat
Hardware
Booth 2B37
Curator of All Things Inspired Booth 2B31-B32
by Tea
Homegrown Heritage
A.muse Projects team will be We re-create the Chye Seng
brewing and showcasing the beauty Huat experience right here at the
and elegance of teas through their Singapore Coffee Festival 2016!
wide collection of teas including the Get a glimpse at our sensory bar
most unique collection - Inspired where you get to Touch, Feel, See
teas: Alcohol-inspired teas, Coffee- and Smell the coffee that comes
inspired teas and Wine-inspired out of our Roastery. Also, be sure
teas. not to miss the Kopi C ice cream, a
collaboration between Papa Palheta
In addition to their own Inspired and Creamier.
teas, they will also be showcasing
Prana Chai - the best real fresh Curbside Cafe
chai handmade and blended in
Melbourne. All the ingredients are Booth 3B23
natural and truly made from Only
The Good Stuff. Curbside Cafe & Wine Bar is excited
to bring on some espresso-infused
Common Man Coffee bites and & beverages to Singapore
Roasters Coffee Fest 2016! We’ve got some
Espresso-Infused Crackled Pork,
Booth 2B19 Coffee-Mayo Chimichangas and our
all-time favorite, Cubanos! Come
Check out our dedicated Lab space grab a bite with a cuppa strong
showcasing our range of coffee coffee. :)
machines, equipment, and beans.

We are also hosting a number of
barista - training sessions, origin
explorations and curated cuppings!

Over in the F&B section we will be
creating a miniature CMCR cafe,
serving some signature menu items
and of course your favorite brews.

Dapper Coffee Detpak

Booth Booth 2A5-A6

Experimental drinks and cakes. Detpak is a leading manufacturer
Cafe by day, bespoke cocktail bar of paper and board packaging for
by night. the foodservice industry. We have a
broad range of packaging solutions
Christine is constantly bored, including Hot and Cold Cups, Lids,
and George is constantly drunk. Drink Trays, Waxed Wraps, Paper
Hence, the combinations of these Bags and much more. We also have
2 social misfits have resulted in the the very latest in cup innovation
dysfunction you see today. with a variety of double wall cups,
and our new Digital Cups which
Christine’s ADD tendencies mean showcase the best print technology
that anything she makes needs to in the industry.
be an assault on your senses- be
it sparkly gold coffee, coffee made We have a long history in packaging
with new-fangled scienceness or that dates back to our establishment
downright weird cake flavours. in Australia in 1948. We have had a
sales office in Singapore since 1984,
George on the other hand, makes and have since expanded throughout
a half-decent cocktail, but that’s Asia, the Middle East, Europe and
when he’s sober. Your first couple the USA.
of drinks might be crap, but he
guarantees that everything will taste Detpak’s range of packaging
great after your fifth one. solutions will showcase your
products, grow your brand and
support your business. Please come
and visit us at stand #2A5 at the
Singapore Coffee Festival to find
out more.

Coffee Friends

Hatter Street HIC Juice

Booth 3B25 Booth 2A7

A food Journey that brings the Live the lighter side with HIC
customer through a culinary Recognised as Singapore’s premier
experience like no other, through choice for raw, vegan cold pressed
the showcase of “The Hatters” juices with HICJUICE. The team at
passion, creativity and spontaneity. HIC will be introducing the simplest
The experience derives from the way to the lighter side more than
relationship between each of the just juices, expect to try out some
Hatters life story, the food served, wholesome superfood bowls and
and the customer. Thus, the journey snacks and guiltless vegan coconut
begins when each person enters the ice cream!
cafe, customers should be prepared
for an assault on a myriad of senses Keepcup Australia
with the culmination of mishmash
desserts. Booth 2B20

But most importantly, We’Re aLL Introducing the Tasting Notes
MaD hErE! colour series
KeepCup Tasting Notes takes
Indonesia Coffee inspiration from the specialty
Collective coffee flavour wheel and the colours
and flavours that make it up. The
Booth 2B18 wheel is the most iconic resource
in specialty cof­fee and the industry
With eight coffee companies standard in flavour for over two
from different parts of Indonesia, decades. From the boldness of
including Aceh, Java, and Sumatra, cocoa, to the fruity citrus notes of tea
meet trade members of Specialty rose, Tasting Notes explores a world
Coffee Association of Indonesia of unique, sometimes rare flavours
(SCAI) at the Indonesian Coffee and the bright colours of nature.
Collective area. Savour your favourite flavour with
the new colours at the Singapore
Killiney Kopitiam Coffee Festival!

Booth 3A19 Knockhouse Supply Co

Killiney Kopitiam In Time To Booth 2A3
Come
Holla! We are turning 100 in three Knockhouse Supply Co. is a one
years’ time! Killiney Kopitiam, stop coffee solution company. With
being awarded the oldest existing a portfolio of well-known products
Hainanese coffee shop in Singapore, covering everything you would need
is coming forth stronger than in your setup(home or professional),
before! We are so thankful for all the we provide convenience without
support from everyone and fret not, forsaking quality.
we are not going anywhere! Instead, Knockhouse Supply Co. carry/
something new is brewing! Catch represent the following brands
us at the Singapore Coffee Festival in Singapore; Alpha Dominche,
as we bring in the one and only Compak Coffee Grinders, Profitec
“Killiney Doffee” found only during Espresso, Kalita, Saint Anthony
the festival! See you there! Industries, Rivers Drinkware
Company, d’Ancap Porcelains, Celli,
Cafetto, Pallo, Cafelat, Brewista,
VST.

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Coffee Friends

Magnolia Barista Milk Momolato

Booth 2A15 Booth 3B15

MAGNOLIA Barista Milk is a Momolato’s Serving Pleasure
superior frothing milk that’s Momolato is a boutique wholesaler
specially formulated for baristas. It of premium gelato, popsicles, and
delivers a consistent smooth, creamy gelato cakes. Momolato specializes
froth that is fuller and longer- in providing all-natural and robust
lasting, and complements artisanal signature gelato flavors as well
blends to create the perfect cup of as customizing flavors for food
coffee. establishments such as cafes, hotels
and restaurants to provide them
MAGNOLIA Barista Milk comes in with a definitive edge amongst
two variants: Full Cream and Low local competition. Momolato is
Fat. Asia-Pacific #1 Champion of the
Gelato World Tour, and is constantly
Oriole Coffee + Bar whipping up new flavors at its
laboratory and central kitchen.
Booth 3B22
Paradiso Coffee
Founded in 2008 and as one of the
pioneers of Singapore’s third wave Booth 2A16
coffee movement, OrioleCoffee
has always been about enjoying Paradiso Coffee is proud to be the
the brew, sharing and inspiring first local company to premiere
a love for coffee. The heart of the coffee from Papua New Guinea in
perfect Oriole experience boils down Singapore. Certified organic, these
to the dedication of its roasters 100% Arabica beans are handpicked
and baristas. Oriole ensures the and hand-roasted by professional
highest standard and quality roasters with years of experience.
through sourcing of the best beans, Available in three types of roast-
specialised roasting of the raw Blue Mountain Gold, Cappuccino
ingredient, and stringent cupping and Espresso- their coffee boasts a
of the resulting brew. Our baristas light, smooth and low-acidic unique
brew aromatic cups of coffee using taste. Brewing coffee the traditional
our in-house roasted beans and pair classic way, come join us for a free
them with our delicious selection of tasting of PNG coffee!
international culinary delights!
Slayer Coffee and Tiong
PAUL Hoe Specialty Coffee

Booth 3B19 Booth 2B21

French Family Bakery & Patisserie Slayer Coffee (Specialty Mobile
since 1889. Coffee Cart) and Tiong Hoe Specialty
Coffee will be working together
PAUL offers a selection of country- to showcase different blends and
style and fancy bread, viennoiserie brewing methods at the Coffee
(croissants, etc.) pastries, cakes and Festival! Chat with them and find
desserts. out your cup of coffee!

Enjoy PAUL’s signature pastries,
French pancakes and viennoiseries
at the Festival, and savour our secret
ingredient of our success - a respect
for tradition.

Coffee Friends

Smitten Specialty Stellar M
Coffee & Tea
Booth 2A8-A10
Booth 2B38 Title
At Stellar M, we believe that behind
Smitten offers turnkey solutions the relentless pursuit of brewing
to businesses who are dedicated consistent great cups of coffee, are
to serve great coffee and tea. We beautiful, reliable and well made
fervently seek a better cup of coffee coffee equipment, and we pride
to satisfy the most discerning ourselves as distributors of reputable
palates. To source the best brands. We truly understand your
ingredients, we head to farms and coffee and equipment needs and it is
also through the traders we work our mission to deliver professional
with, cup hundreds of coffees every service with our dedicated sales and
year to suss out the best we like. We technical team to serve the needs of
then meticulously roast the coffee all coffee enthusiasts from cafes and
weekly so that our clients receive the roasters to the savvy home baristas.
freshly roasted coffee all the time.
TCC
Smitten is also the distributor for
Giesen Coffee Roasters, Kees van Booth 3B29
der Westen and Quick Mill espresso Experience an all-sensory treat
machines. We provide also Specialty at tcc, where the beauty and
Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) sophistication of art blends with
training classes and certifications for chic elegance. Conjuring a cosy
baristas. and artistic ambience for guests
to indulge the unique culinary
Symmetry creations and quality brew.

Booth 3B5-B12 The Hangar

Symmetry is a restaurant and Booth 3A21
bar that pays homage to the idea The Hangar is a rustic, raw and real
of sharing food. We live by this cafe that speaks from the heart. We
philosophy: If everyone learns roast up the finest Single Origins
to share, the world will have from around the globe and source
enough. This ties in with a need for our produce straight from farms.
symmetry within the fast-paced and We believe in quality, freshness and
individualistic society we live in. coffee that gets you jumping. We
Hence, our menu offerings can be serve coffee, sandwiches, and salads!
shared amongst friends, families and
loved ones.

Everyone – from moms with kids, to
coffee addicts – will be greeted with
a genuine warm welcome as well as
awesome food and coffee.

The Coastal Settlement

Booth 3B14

Still Enjoying the Past with You
Tucked away in Singapore’s far east,
The Coastal Settlement is a vintage
themed casual dining restaurant and
bar which provides you the one of its
kind village home-like environment.
Serving western cuisine and local
favourites amidst a view of Mother
Nature’s plantation of greens and
a peek of the Changi’s tranquil
coastline, take a break and enter
an aura of relaxation in a halcyon
atmosphere.

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Coffee Friends

The House of The Tuckshop
Robert Timms
Your Local Neighbourhood
Booth 3B29 Café Bar
Booth 3B27
Brewing since 1951, The House
of Robert Timms continues the The Tuckshop has become a local
Australian symbol of quality for favourite offering a casual and
more than 60 years. With an aim to relaxed environment to hang out
bring the artisanal coffee experience and escape the hustle and bustle
to you, Baristas at Robert Timms of the city. They will be presenting
ensures freshly brewed gourmet there own unique, locally-inspired
coffee with every cup. beer - ‘The Tuckshop Edition’ which
combines fresh calamansi juice
ToTT Store with hints of gula melaka. Evoking
familiar memories and flavours
Booth 2A11-A13 of Singapore, it provides instant
refreshment in our tropical climate.
ToTT Store is the largest
kitchenware and tableware retail Two Bakers
store in Asia. A one-stop culinary
haven for anyone who cooks, bakes Booth 3B24
or hosts, both locations, ToTT
@ Dunearn and ToTT @ Suntec, Artisan Patisserie -
offer a wide range of tableware, Handcrafted with love
kitchenware, bake ware, cookware, TWO bakers will be showcasing
cutlery, and party disposables from our delicious pairing of coffee with
carefully curated brands such as food and desserts. To make it all the
Jamie Oliver, Magisso, Nordic Ware more special, a new and tantalising
and Cuisinart. coffee tart has been developed for
this event. Made with our blend of
Wheely’s Café espresso, this coffee tart embodies
beauty and flavour with its exquisite
Booth 3A20 design and delicious taste. In
addition, visitors to our booth will
It’s an Organic Revolution! be able to enjoy menu favourites and
A full serviced solar-powered bicycle our signature cold brew coffees and
coffee cart that’s ultra sustainable tea blends.
with the most friendliest baristas
serving you organic and fair trade Wunderbar
coffee. Started as an experiment to
see how environmentally-friendly Booth 3B13
you could make a business, Wheelys
has become one of the fastest An Original German Beer
growing cafés in the world and are Home to Wunderbar Drafts and
now excited serving up it’s brew at ABK Bottles.
the Coffee Festival. Creators of the Wundermobile.

Have a pint in between your shots
of java - bet you didn’t know our
premium beers also make one heck
of a refreshing palate cleanser! This
SCF, we’ll also be bringing with us
a cool, icy little surprise. Smells of
beer, tastes like coffee, creamy and
cold. We’re reinventing our beers
and your coffees.