There’s just something about coffee…

Spending over a decade in a country built on coffee culture reshaped the way I experienced a simple cup. From Slow Boat’s velvety, freeze-distilled dirty matcha at Design Orchard to the thoughtful brews at Corner Corner on Duxton Road, these emerging roaster-led spaces show a city slowly leaning into curiosity and craft. Singapore may not yet mirror the experimental edge of Bangkok, but with every new pop-up, shared space, and meticulous pour, it’s clear that something special is brewing.