Java Junkies

Searching for the best coffee and cafes on the island

Born of a simple love for all things coffee, Java Junkies came to life earlier this year. Any Java Junkie will tell you that the aroma of freshly brewed coffee reminds us that it’s a new day; the sound of our coffee brewing builds our anticipation of indulgence soon to come. Then we lose ourselves in that first sip, bringing us into soothing moments of sheer pleasure. We junkies are in awe of the huge variety of coffee blends, the many ways to prepare our brew (espresso machine, French press, siphon pot, pour over - to name a few) and the diverse ways to enjoy this infamous bean - espresso, ristretto, cappuccino, macchiato and oh so many more.

AWA Java Junkies meet at Tiong Bahru Bakery, Safari location order your Java, you can actually choose your bean of preference!

AWA members at Supresso Indonesia for a coffee tasting outing

Living in Singapore, we are spoiled with the many trendy cafes with influences from all around the world that keep popping up. We are dizzy with excitement given the range of cafe styles and coffee drinks on offer. We have set out to visit as many as we can, tasting, and learning all about this wonderful bean. In the process, we visit new parts of Singapore, and make new friends -- all brought together by our love for a simple bean. At the time of writing, we have visited three chic, unique coffee joints. Our first outing was to Tiong Bahru Bakery (the Safari branch), housed under a large open tent surrounded by tropical vegetation, on Minden Way near the Botanical Gardens. We put our taste buds to the test as we learned to identify the three main characteristics of coffee - acidity, bitterness and sweetness. Next up was Dutch Colony Coffee in River Valley. The experts there talked us through their impressive menu of drinks, with many specialty coffees. As you Supresso, a colorful gem hidden in Mandarin Gallery, brings Indonesian coffees to Singapore. We tasted eight varieties of single and blended roasts, which had us buzzing around Orchard for the remainder of the afternoon. We have our own Facebook group, which we would love you to join. There, we share tips and learn coffee science as we experiment with our home brews. For example, did you know… • Our neighbor, Indonesia, is the fourth largest supplier of coffee beans globally • Italian or French roast has nothing to do with where the beans come from, but are industrywide terms for how long the beans are roasted to bring out certain characteristics • To appreciate the flavor of a single-origin coffee, taste it without added milk or sugar

Want to know more? Join our Facebook group and sign up for our next outing! www.facebook.com/groups/awajavajunkies