Cold brew coffee is the new ‘It‘ drink. Trust us when we say that we are onboard the Cold Brew Express as well. Cold brew coffee is made by slow extraction of coffee using only cool (not hot or warm) water over a long period of time, averaging 2 to 24 hours (usually).
This process intensifies the flavour of the coffee beans used. Because of this, many baristas choose to use a light roast coffee as opposed to a dark or full roast, as the latter can be very bitter once the whole cold brewing process is done.
Most of the baristas we talked to from these cafes also told us that they prefer using a single origin instead of a blend for the same reason. Here are 7 Best Cold Brew Coffees in Singapore that are a cut above the rest.
Using a blend of beans from Ethiopia and Sidamo, this is actually one of the only cold brews we had that is a blend and has a higher acidity, which we actually prefer in this case. This blend is very light and boasts a touch of sweetness within a medium body. Chye Sen Huat Hardware’s version is very very easy to drink.
150 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207563
Tel: +65 6396 0609
Tue to Fri: 9am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 10pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest station: Farrer Park
Here, we had the Cold Drip (S$5), which is essentially a cold brew coffee. It was served to us in a smaller sized cup than usual, simply because of its intense flavours. We loved the robust and very concentrated flavours of this, and it was similar to downing a double shot of espresso with this. Acidity was low and the coffee was not overly bitter – something everyone can enjoy for sure.
301 Changi Rd
Singapore 419779
Tel: +65 6635 7455
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Aljunied
#3 DAPPER COFFEE
We ordered the Gold Cold Brew (S$10) here at Dapper Coffee. Besides the gold ‘gimmick’, the flavours of this cold brew was really pleasant, and it certainly kept us wide awake for the entire day ahead.
73A Amoy Street
Second floor
Singapore 069892
Tel: +65 9005 4790
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer
#4 DUTCH COLONY COFFEE CO.
This was one of our favourites for two reasons – the great coffee and the cute presentation. The barista had also mentioned that they used single origin for their cold brew coffee, resulting in a taste that is not overly intense nor diluted. Just very smooth and very drinkable.
113 Frankel Avenue
Singapore 458230
Tel: +65 6448 5852
Sun to Thu: 8am – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bedok/Eunos
This is a classic favourite. Anyone who has been to Old Hen Coffee Bar has most likely already had it before. Available in black, and white, this cold brew is no doubt one of the all-time favourites. It is also lighter and milkier as compared to the others we have tried.
88 Rangoon Road #01-03
Singapore 218374
Tel: +65 6341 5458
Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 6.30pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park
#6 ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR
Their Taisho Cold Brew (S$6 Black, S$7 White) is an in-house cold brew and we liked that it actually tasted more intense than it looked when it was served to us. We went for the white instead. The coffee was spot on with a smooth taste despite the intensity.
96 Somerset Road
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, #01-01
Singapore 238163
Mon: 10am – 10pm
Tue to Thu, Sun: 10pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset
#7 TOBY’S ESTATE
Toby’s Estate is a favourite of many, and we were all excited to try the Cold Brew (S$6) here. Because cold brew can be a little too concentrated for some, they served theirs with ice cubes. Toby’s Estate nailed theirs. We were told that they use a light roast single origin Ethiopian beans for this drink to create the splendid, well-balanced flavour.
8 Rodyk Street
#01-03/04
Singapore 238216
Tel: +65 6636 7629
Daily: 7.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay
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Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.