Singapore to host international coffee festival featuring 34 roasters

Singapore is set to host 'Another Coffee Festival,' a four-day event running from September 3 to 6, which will bring together 34 specialty coffee roasters from across Asia and Europe. The festival aims to highlight Singapore's status as a global coffee hub and cater to its increasingly sophisticated coffee-drinking population.

Organized by Leon Foo, founder of Morning and PPP Coffee, and Will Leow, founder of the specialty coffee chain Alchemist, the festival is designed to be an inclusive celebration of coffee. "Singapore is definitely up there as one of the world’s great coffee cities," declares Leon Foo. He notes that coffee drinkers in the city are knowledgeable and that many travel to Singapore to explore new coffee concepts and meet local roasters.

The event will take place at Guoco Tower Urban Park and will be open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with 19 Singapore-based roasters alongside internationally acclaimed participants such as Fuglen from Norway, Center Coffee from South Korea, Coffee County from Japan, Common Grounds from Indonesia, and Yardstick Coffee from the Philippines. Visitors can purchase reusable cups and tasting tokens to sample various coffees.

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Singapore is “definitely up there as one of the world’s great coffee cities,”

Beyond tastings, the festival will feature curated conversations with founders and roasters, live illustration sessions by South Korean artist Moonsub Shin, exclusive merchandise, and limited-edition roasts. "We wanted to complement them with an experience centered on discovery, culture and human connection – to present coffee not only as a product or profession, but as a cultural, creative and social experience," Foo explained.

Foo and Leow believe there is a gap in the market for an event that bridges industry professionals, enthusiasts, and newcomers. "Many existing industry events are necessarily technical or transactional. We wanted to complement them with an experience centered on discovery, culture and human connection," Foo added. The festival's name, "Another Coffee Festival," is a deliberate nod to the existing coffee scene, suggesting a complementary rather than competitive offering.

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Many existing industry events are necessarily technical or transactional. We wanted to complement them with an experience centered on discovery, culture and human connection – to present coffee not only as a product or profession, but as a cultural, creative and social experience.