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If there is one coffee place you need to visit in Singapore, The Coffee Academics could be it. Listed as “25 coffee shops around the world you have to see before you die” by BuzzFeed, “Top 3 working cafes around the world under “Top 10 for coffee life” by Bluewings, and if I can add…
“10 best coffee place in Singapore you must go to.” by Daniel’s Food Diary.
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Walking into the swanky outlet at Scotts Square known for its high-end boutiques, The Coffee Academics in Singapore looks like a café meets science laboratory meets working space.
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There is a Japanese-style sit round table with tatami mats around the hand-brew bar, which I think is a brilliant touch due to the affluent Japanese community (tai tais I mean) who frequent this area.
No expenses spared in delivering an impressive interior.
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The Coffee Academics has always been known for sourcing top quality specialty beans, using state-of-the art equipment.
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The Singapore flagship store has been designed as a 7 Sensory Station experience – something that is has not been previously done in their Hong Kong outlets, creating a “Sensory Playground” that showcases their unique offerings as a brand.
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Their 7 stations include:
1. Espresso Bar – Featuring our Spirit Triplette by Kees van der Westen
2. Tea Academics Bar – Offering a curated tea menu using Steampunk or traditional brewing methods
3. Cupping Corner – Where they will host coffee classes and events
4. Culinary Counter – Chef’s Table experience with a view into our open kitchen
5. Custom Blend Concierge – Where customers can book appointments to explore their personal flavour profile and create a bespoke custom blend.
6. Hand Brew Bar – Tatami area where customers can sit and enjoy hand-brewed single origin coffees
7. Roasting Corner – Where they will be roasting their Custom Blended coffees on-site
Its menu looks extensive, slightly on the pricier side. After all, it is on the expensive belt of Orchard Road.
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The signature Academics Breakfast ($25) includes eggs to order (I had the scrambled), 36-month aged Belotta Jamon Iberico, baked beans, cumberland pork sausages, fresh greens tossed in the TCA house citrus vinaigrette, grilled multigrain sourdough toast.
While I thought this was expensive, every component on the plate worked – the eggs were scrambled creamy, toast crispy yet chewy on the inside, and baked beans excellently seasoned with a touch of salsa and spice.
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The Academics Pancake Tower ($19) while a photogenic piece, didn’t fare as well in terms of taste. The texture was doughy and starchy. Ingredients such as whipped cream could have been spread more to prevent the combination from being too dry.
Also, the berry sorbet that was supposedly served went MIA.
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The other sweet bite, the Academics Cinnamon Churros ($16) also suffered the fate of a doughy interior, and chocolate fudge sauce that was too clumpy. Otherwise, okay.
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The coffee is still the highlight of this space.
In addition, customers have a chance to try different single origin coffees using different brewing methods for each particular coffee. In future, you can even choose a customisable packaging for the Custom Blend Concierge, to create your own bespoke coffee blend and have the chance to roast it on-site.
Now, you know The Coffee Academics mean serious coffee business.
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The Coffee Academics Singapore
Level 2, Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Road, Singapore 228209 (Orchard MRT)
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm Daily
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