With chocolatey and nutty nuances, it had a stronger taste with a slightly acidic finish. It was served with a metal straw, which environmentalists would definitely appreciate. The iced Black (S$5.50) was brewed with Sitio Serra Negra beans from Brazil. With a splash of milk, it was medium bodied with no lingering aftertaste.ĭo you have good food to recommend? Click here! The Colombian El Naranjal beans that we went for had a fruity fragrance and a mellow taste profile, which made it well balanced. The White (S$5) came with simple heart-shaped latte art. We couldn’t settle on one and decided to get a variation of coffee and beans. The barista on duty informed me they recently changed up their blends, with two for espresso and three for the pour over. If you are lucky, you can even catch them roasting the beans while sipping on your drink!Īlchemist has a simple menu, offering mainly either espresso-based or pour over coffee. The back of the space is occupied by a huge coffee roaster, which is hard to miss. With marble tabletops and silver coffee apparatus, the place projects a very clean and minimalistic feel. Right in the middle is where all the magic happens. There are retro couches with wooden frames near the end, as well as several counter seatings in the middle. It gave off a very retro vibe, with contrasting Chinese calligraphy that says “Khong Guan” in red and “Alchemist” in neon electric blue capital letters directly below.Įntering the glass door, I was greeted with loads of natural lighting, thanks to the large windows along the perimeters. Nearing the store, the baby blue iron grilles and mint green mosaic tiles caught my eye. The building can be spotted from far with its unique ship-like formation with a ‘K’ imprinted right on the top. The location itself is pretty easy to locate, just a five-minute walk from Tai Seng MRT station (Exit A). As a self-proclaimed coffee junkie, I finally decided to take a trip down to check out the new outlet to find out how good their coffee actually is. I’ve always heard great things about their coffee, but never in the area to grab and go. They are mainly for takeaways, so this flagship outlet with proper seating in Tai Seng at Khong Guan Building is a dream come true for those who want to chill with their cuppa. Office workers around the CBD will be familiar with Alchemist, which has two outlets located in International Plaza and Hong Leong Building.
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