Luckin Coffee Black Cup Sumatra Gayo Series – Savour the Latest Single Origin Espresso Series Sourced from Indonesia (Media)

Did you know that Southeast Asia is home to some iconic coffee beans? 

Luckin Coffee has launched its latest Single Origin Espresso (SOE) Black Cup Sumatra Gayo series, featuring exquisite Sumatra Gayo beans handpicked in the Gayo region in Sumatra, Indonesia, one of the many locations scouted by their Global Bean Hunting Initiative. 

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For the uninitiated, SOE stands for single-origin or single-area espresso, whose distinct flavours and aromas are created by the unique soil, climate, altitude, and other environmental conditions the coffee beans are found in. 

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Frankie & Fern’s @ Holland Avenue, Holland Village – “Hidden” Rooftop Cafe with Boho Vibes; Brunch till 4pm Daily

I know what you’re thinking – another cafe in another cafe-overrun neighbourhood with specialty menus for lunch and dinner with the same island living-inspired decor. But, hear me out on this one! 

Frankie & Fern’s is the new kid on the block – more specifically, Holland Avenue in Holland Village, that launched a little over a month back, and is already drawing non-stop queues to its “hidden” rooftop premises.  

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[CLOSED] Nico Cafe @ Wheelock Place, Orchard Road – Picturesque Parisian-Inspired Cafe in the Heart of Town

Update 19 Jan 2025: Nico Cafe has closed. 

Orchard Road may be bustling with retail experiences and activities galore, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t offer one or two spots for a brief respite. One of these is Nico Cafe, a floral-themed, Parisian-inspired cafe that offers a mix of decorative drinks and brunchtime bites.

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Located directly outside Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, it’s also great for people-watching with its unobstructed views of one of the area’s quieter roads. 

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