All posts tagged: Coffee

Sparklette Food Poll! What is your morning pick-me-up – tea or coffee?

I am having a lot of fun interacting with readers on Twitter and Facebook. To spice things up even more, I thought it might be interesting to run some food polls. This way we can learn more from one another and maybe even try out new food!To start things off, I tweeted an impromptu question last night: What is your morning pick-me-up – tea or coffee?For a simple... Read more →

Ya Kun – Get Discounted Kopi and Toast!

Screw the French press. They’ve got the sock! Who am I talking about? Why, Ya Kun (亚坤), of course! If you frequent their air-conditioned coffee shops, you would no doubt be familiar with that funny slogan. Otherwise, you’re way too engrossed in the kopi and kaya toast. Photo by FatTireTribe:aannuar Personally, I do prefer traditional kopi to Western coffee.... Read more →

I Had Kopi Luwak, the Most Expensive Coffee in the World

It all began like this… “wanna drink sh*t?” my friend D asked excitedly. “what??” I demanded, unsure whether it’s a genuine question or insult. “you wanna drink sh*t or not?” he persisted, like that’s the most natural thing in the world. “come, come, I show you.” Intrigued, and a little disgusted, I followed... Read more →

Trung Nguyen Coffee – Drip! Drip! Goes the Coffee

Friends around me know that I’m an avid coffee drinker, preferring the traditional flavors of Ya Kun, toast box and Old Town to the Western cafés. (for Old Town, I’m referring to the 3-in-1 sachets that you buy from the supermarket, not the cafés.) One type of coffee that I find particularly intriguing is the Vietnamese Ca Phe Phin (drip coffee).... Read more →

Coffee Gum – Love It or Hate It

My name is Veron, and I’m a coffeeholic. There’s something magical about coffee. A whiff of it is enough to perk me up. My morning begins with sipping from a chewed styrofoam cup of piping hot coffee, with added evaporated milk. This love affair with coffee started when I was just a kid. It’s one of those things that I cannot even think of giving up.... Read more →

McCafé – Art in a Coffee Cup

Coffee drinkers in Singapore are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional coffee such as Old Town or Ya Kun, or Western coffee like tcc or Starbucks, a coffee joint is always nearby where you can get a cup of joe. For many coffee lovers, McCafé is probably not within your preferred list of coffee joints. After all, McDonald’s is known... Read more →

Old Town White Coffee – Ipoh’s Finest Coffee in Singapore

Some time back, I tweeted and proclaimed Old Town White Coffee to be the best 3-in-1 instant coffee ever. Despite it being a rather brazen statement, given that I haven’t tasted most of the instant coffee out there, some of my followers agreed. Even after a year, during which I did try several other brands of coffee, I still feel the same way. My year-long love affair... Read more →

Bakerzin – Not Just About the Desserts

We were at the VivoCity outlet of bakerzin the other day. The pink and red decor and transparent chairs gave the place a really inviting and candy sweet look. Although there are a number of Bakerzin cafés sprinkled over the island, it’s actually my first visit to any. Boy, have I been missing out! Instead of going for the desserts that Bakerzin is better known... Read more →

Folgers Gourmet Selections (Part 3): Vanilla Biscotti

To finish off my three-parter review of folgers gourmet selections, I had a cup of Vanilla Biscotti over the weekend.Folgers Gourmet Selections — Vanilla BiscottiOverall rating:Aroma:Acidity:Body:Aftertaste:Being an avid fan of vanilla, I was naturally psyched to try out this vanilla-accented coffee. We had to grind it into coffee powder... Read more →

Folgers Gourmet Selections (Part 2): Lively Colombian

This week, forming the middle of my three-parter review of folgers gourmet selections, I would be introducing lively colombian.Folgers Gourmet Selections — Lively ColombianOverall rating:Aroma:Acidity:Body:Aftertaste:In a stark contrast to morning café, lively colombian has a much fuller body and provides more oomph to seasoned coffee... Read more →