What Others Say

About Our Coffees and Cafe...

“FOR people who really know and appreciate their coffee, Highlander is the top gourmet coffee destination in town. The cafe and coffee machine business, founded four years ago by brothers Phil Ho and Cedric Ho, is now located slightly off the beaten path in a shophouse along Kampong Bahru Road, but it has become a regular meeting place among a clique of committed coffee drinkers...Highlander sells coffee machines to offices and also supplies beans from places like Kenya, Costa Rica and Ethiopia, then roasts and blends the coffee to order as well.”

GEOFFRY EU (THE BUSINESS TIMES, LIFESTYLE, “STRICTLY COFFEE”)

“Not so long ago, they drank only kopitiam brews. Today affable brothers Phil and Cedric Ho serve superb Italian-style coffees at their cafe, HIGHLANDER”

FLORENCE FONG (8 DAYS MAGAZINE, FOOD, “BEAN THERE DRUNK THAT”)

“Verdict: Off the beaten track, but the best coffee in town”

JULIE STEELE (EXPATLIVING, JULY 2008 “BEST BREWS”)

“But at cosy hole-in-the-wall cafe at Highlander in Kampong Bahru (not to be confused with Highlander Bar at Clarke Quay), brothers Phil, 42, and Cedric Ho, 34, mean business when they say they serve coffee. Their compact 30-seater shrouded in a heady haze of roasting beans is so warm and convivial that even customers who’ve gone on to open their own cafes remain regulars. The brothers conduct coffee making class behind the cafe...Arabica beans from places like Central America are roasted onsite and ground on demand so each cup is fresh. Machines are cleaned daily-something many other cafes don’t practice. Clogged machines compromised coffee quality. Milk is heated and aerated to the right temperature so it develops a silky froth and not bubble-bath lather. Phil reasons, ‘If you’re passionate about your coffee, you care about every single step. It’s a labour of love.’ Putting words to action, he lovingly prepares six brews the way they were meant to be made. Coping with crap coffee will be a bitch after this...You haven’t tasted true caffe latte till you’ve had one from Highlander. Lustrously thick, velvety milk caresses the toasty top notes of coffee in every sip”

FLORENCE FONG (8 DAYS MAGAZINE, FOOD, “THE FOODIE’S MANUAL- COFFEE”)

“HIGHLANDER COFFEE...Could this be the best deal in Singapore? Top notch coffee for less than $3 is no longer wishful thinking. This small, unassuming cafe is run by a team of brothers who fell in love with the Aussie cafe culture and took themselves off to barista courses both in Italy and Australia to learn the art of making coffee. They also run barista training courses for cafes and individuals, plus they stock a wide range of machines. They even roast their own coffee blend, which is available for sale. Best for: Text-book perfect coffees at the cheapest prices in town, plus freshly roasted beans and coffee machines galore”

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE (ANZA), ARTICLE- “SHOPPING HOTSPOTS: COFFEE”

“Highlander Coffee started out primarily as a training center for coffee enthusiasts and would-be baristas. Now that their cafe is open,expect nothing less than creamy coffee with full flavored aroma and marshmallow-like frothed milk: These coffees are superbly brewed.”

AMBER OH (IS MAGAZINE)

“They call themselves “Coffee Nazis” not for nothing! They are almost missionary when discussing how they roast their own beans and construct their espressos...”

THE SINGAPORE WOMEN’S WEEKLY- “CAFFEIN PLUS”

“Congratulations! The discerning readers and editorial team of The Singapore Women’s Weekly have chosen Highlander Coffee as a winner in The Singapore Women’s Weekly Gold Plate Awards 2008, which honours excellence in food and dining...We hope you will display this award in your establishment to commemorate your flair, creativity and professional excellence. Once again, many congratulations on your well-deserved win!”

MS TARA BARKER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE SINGAPORE WOMEN’S WEEKLY

"To the 'Greatest Coffee Shop in Singapore'. It has been a pleasure. We have enjoyed your coffee, food and company over the last year. We would have drunk more coffee but we had to fend for ourselves on Sundays when you're not opened. You have educated us in the world of coffee and Singapore- Lah! We are gone but you are not forgotten"

LOVE, REBECCA AND SHAUN FROM MELBOURNE

“Go check out a little hole in the wall place called Highlander Coffee. In a shop house close to SGH. These guys are true nuts about coffee, they blend their own (fantastic), have a little coffee shop (serve great coffee) and sell probably the best machines around, not cheap but seriously good. They also do training, which in my experience is actually an important factor when buying a coffee machine"

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“...Due to training commitments (cycling) I hadn't been able to get Highlander for a few months, despite being up in Singapore regularly. I've just arrived back from there and can say I was more than surprised, almost "shocked" at how the guys at Highlander are beginning to push the envelope in terms of quality. I should say that I have absolutely NO connection with the company, I'm just another customer there getting his morning coffee. Having said that I'm pretty keen to give credit, and it's certainly due here. Some places I go to are quite arrogant when it comes to their product, despite the fact that it is often very ordinary. In stark contrast are the team at Highlander who are very modest about what they do and always interested in getting feedback. You certainly get the impression they file the opinion away and consider it carefully, a far cry from the dismissive attitude of some. The end result is they just keep getting better and better. When I first started going there I could safely say it was the best place in Singapore for coffee. It's gone from that to the best place in Asia. Crema Cafe in Hong Kong does a great job, and their latte art is stunning, but for what's in the cup Highlander takes it. I haven't sat down and actually made a list, but off the top of my head I'd say Highlander would probably now make the top 10 outlets I've been to in the world, most certainly if consistency is considered. Trust me, that's saying something! Generally speaking the places I've been to that I've considered "better" have been because their product is "distinct" or somewhat unique. The trouble with this is that it opens up the possibility for individual preference and taste, so a characteristic that one person may find very appealing, another may be completely turned off by it. I'm not sure that people will have an espresso at Highlander and go "wow!", it's more understated, what I'd call an "honest" shot, where it's mild, balanced and extremely drinkable. Actually I think it perfectly reflects the personality of the owners. Just as importantly it's exactly the same every time, and as anyone with any experience with this knows, getting consistency is often the most difficult part!...If you're in Singapore do yourself a favour and head out there then let us know what you think as I'm always keen to compare what I consider a "good" outlet with what others think.”

PETEF (HTTP://COFFEESNOBS.COM.AU/YABB.PL?NUM=1215607795/18#18)

“Just got back from Highlander coffee in Singapore. These guys are really starting to push the envelope in becoming top 10 cafe in the world”

PETEFLEMING (HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/PETEFLEMING)

“...I had a couple of lovely macchiatos there - the barista on duty was more than competent. Spoke to Phil the co-owner and had a look at the equipment on sale. He has a great shop with a good range of equipment, with the NS OScar just added to his stock - (good value for money machine) as well as the new MAHLKÖNIG grinder which is a pretty impressive machine...You simply must go out of your way to visit Highlander even if you're only passing through Singapore for the day...Anyway, a big thumbs down for this shop (called Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf), and any other coffee shop my brother-in-law recommends. I think I will stick to Highlander from now on.”

FLYNN_AUS (HTTP://COFFEESNOBS.COM.AU/YABB.PL?NUM=1215607795/18#18)

“Also try Highlander Coffee on Kampong Bahru road - run by a couple of brothers who are serious about their coffee and polished their knowledge in Australia so it's the style of coffee that we know and love. Worth the trip to that neck of the woods!

COFFEE IDEAS (HTTP://72.14.235.104/SEARCH?Q=CACHE:NG7-RLRLRHIJ:WWW.EXPATSINGAPORE.COM/FORUM/INDEX.PHP%3FTOPIC%3D43824.MSG1405872+HIGHLANDER+COFFEE+SIN GAPORE&HL=EN&CT=CLNK&CD=39)

“Hi Phil, Thanks for what is without doubt, the best coffee in Singapore. It was great to meet you and I look forward to seeing more of you......and drinking more of your coffee.”

MR DAVID COOPER (EMAIL: LEND LEASE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA)

“Highlander Coffee @ Great Coffee- Highlander Coffee is started by two brothers, Phil and Cedric Ho, who quit their engineering careers in pursuit of their passion for coffee. The cafe arrived after their primary business in supplying coffee machines, coffee appreciation and barrista courses. It was only a few years ago that they started their cafe. Their disciplined way of brewing coffee up to cleaning their coffee machines daily really lived up to their tag line, "Seriously Coffee". Since the cafe is opened, they have attracted serious coffee fanatics in search of good gourmet coffee. One Friday morning, I decided to pay a visit to Highlander Coffee for a little caffeine high after a night shift duty. My destination was found smacked right in the middle of the row of shophouses along Kampong Bahru Road near to the entrance of SGH. There was some road works just outside the unassuming cafe front. Upon entering the front door, the noise from outside faded to a hum and all there was, a tranquil, relaxing mood with the inviting aroma of coffee. The cafe feels cosy, much smaller than the typical Starbucks and Coffee Bean joints. There was one caucasian guy sitting in one corner, tapping on his laptop with his coffee and then asked for another cuppa. There was another caucasian lady at another table and there was me. Looks like a quiet morning for my newspapers and magazine. ..Here's the cafe latte with the rich and foamy milk (S$2.80/cup). I observed the barista making extra effort to compact the freshly ground coffee powder which results in my aromatic esspresso, which when added to the milk forms a well balanced latte. I liked to my latte without sugar and this makes it easier to taste if the espresso was made properly. Poorly done ones will end up with the latte having bitter after taste from too much espresso or the other extreme, the lack of it...”

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“We went to this little cafe called Highlander, which is just nearby Singapore General Hospital. Owned by two brothers who had no previous experience in coffee and FNB management. Highlander is a pretty good success providing optimum service as well as good coffee at a rate which is competitive to Cafes we go to in Singapore. It was my first time drinking coffee without adding anything else(aka sugar, cream..etc). I was whining to Hau, Cannot taste what so good. Then he showed me the flavours of a latte from Starbucks, and I realise got difference..”

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“Singapore is such a beautiful melting pot of cultures, with such a westernized feeling about it. I unfortunately found it very difficult to find an espresso let alone a descent one. The first thing i noticed about the coffee culture in Singapore was how much chain coffee their is, i could not walk into a new street without being met by a starbucks or coffee bean and tea leaf....Finally i found a descent coffee place in the form of highlander coffee. The first thing i saw was a nice shiny 2 grp replica vibemme. I was so relieved when the espresso i ordered actually looked like an espresso, with nice dark crema and served in an illy collection cup. The coffee was nicely balanced between the first notes of acidity and the back palate spice and nut. I had a great a chat to the owner Phil Ho who was a great friendly guy who was more than happy to show us around where they do their roasting and the diedrich ir 3 that they roast on.”

BRAD NIXON (A BARISTA CHAMPION FROM ADELAIDE ON HIS COFFEE QUEST TO THE WORLD BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP IN DENMARK 2008 HTTP://COFFEETREK.BLOGSPOT.COM/2008/06/SINGAPORE.HTML)

“...Then M brought us to Chinatown, around the vicinity of where my old shophouse-office was. It was nice to see the colourful buildings again, but we took a quick refuge from the hot sun into Highlander Coffee Academy where we had the most awesome cappucino ever. To tell you a secret, I have never fancied the coffee in any of the big coffee joints (SB, CB, GJ….) but this was gooood. This small little space sells the most amazing coffee machines, syrups, and even hold coffee cupping and appreciation sessions…and barista training! It really reminded me of Melbourne - the shop layout, the SBS channel, the magazines, and the whole place oozing of strong coffee culture. Then I realised, the boss studied in RMIT and UTS - which explains why!...”

HTTP://SGBLOGS.COM/BLOG/LIFE-YUMMILY-SWEET-SERENEMAI-WORDPRESS/2897

“Highlander Coffee, arguably Singapore's best coffee.”

HTTP://TWITTER.COM/NDERRETT

“Hi Phil...THANKS to both Cedric and you for teaching and advising me on what it takes to make a really good cuppa. I still tell all that the best is still at Highlander. Seriously. Your roast blend from different but complementary origins plus milk steaming technique and hospitality makes each cuppa and each visit a pleasure. Thanks again my friend.”

MR TONY TAN (A BARISTA FROM 1 OF THE CAFE CHAINS IN SINGAPORE)

“Hi Phil,...We called into highlander on Saturday afternoon and had a great cup of coffee!”

MS JOHANNA WESTERN (NEW ZEALAND)

“Dear Phil and all,...Let me say thank you so much and really nice to meet you at Cafe. I'm really impress and really appreciate for taking time to talk to me. Highlander Cafe and operation room are really organise and very impress for me. I found really professional and neat you have. as your slogan "Seriously Coffee". I just arrived back to Thailand with very good experience and trip to Singapore. Please send my regards to your brother and colleagues. Keep in touch and looking forward to hear back from you. “

MR AYU LEE CHUEPA (CHIANGRAI, THAILAND)

"Once when Danny's friend, Phil (www.highlandercoffee.com) came over from Singapore and brought some really fresh roasted premium quality coffee beans, WOW! that was really GREAT espresso. Phil roasted them in Singapore and they were 2 days from roasting. It was such an excellent experience, I can't wait for Phil to come back for a visit :)"

HTTP://KFCHAN.WORDPRESS.COM/2007/08/16/MY-GOOD-ESPRESSO-ESPERIENCE/

“Hi there Phil. Thank you for the message. Your coffee is truly fantastic. Sure thing, you can expect us to drop in pretty often now:) Have a good day!

ZARYL TAN (SMS FROM: WWW.ONEFOODSOURCE.COM)

“Dear phil and cedric, sorry this note came late; thank u for spending time with me last wk and helping me understand how e perfect cup of joe is made. I am impressed with your passion and enthusuaism with coffee. Where ever possible, i will spread the word abt highlander”

MS EVELYN CHEN (SMS: A WRITER)

“Peaberry gets their supply from Highlander so might as well go straight to the source. Spinelli's @ Excelsior Shopping Center serves a pretty decent cup but that kinda depends who's pulling the shot at the time (look for Salleh)...Between the two, I would still head over to Highlander. I know I sound like a broken record but they do serve a better cup of joe. Every shot is a double over there and the flavors do come through a tad more”

LYZZARD (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/374137#374137)

LYZZARD (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/374147#374147)

“try Highlander coffee at 49 Kampong Bahru Road. think you'll like it. crema. great care. roast their own beans. courses. small cafe does some food but they're into their coffee as main priority. mmmmm look at highlandercoffee.com”

LUV COFFEE (HTTP://72.14.235.104/SEARCH?Q=CACHE:YEFMXDOSVKGJ:WWW.EXPATSINGAPORE.COM/FORUM/INDEX.PHP%3FTOPIC% 3D43824.MSG1405825+HIGHLANDER+COFFEE+SINGAPORE&HL=EN&CT=CLNK&CD=45)

“Been sitting in highlander all morning after a night of booze. Vibiemme replica, ditting/malhkoenig doserless grinder, diedrich roaster (IR3), milk steamed to order, clean equipment, passionate staff, no soy, no decaf available...Great! The owners and staff are friendly and (more importantly) tolerant of geeks...”

NIM N. (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/374472?LASTVIEW=1213943806&PAGE=6)

“Went to have REAL coffee with ex-colleague, Wendy @ Highlander Coffee cafe.. Coffee is WAY better than Starbucks or Coffee bean or Mc Cafe.. Cheaper somemore...!”

PEILING’S SITE (HTTP://JASLYNKPL.MULTIPLY.COM/PHOTOS/ALBUM/40#)

“Singapore coffee lovers, I've found an espresso cafe worthy of our attention. I mentioned it earlier in this post, but at that time they didn't have a cafe. Now Highlander Coffee on Kampong Bahru Road has a small cafe and roasts their own in a small Diedrich roaster in the back. Wonderful espresso...They offer various classes on coffee and making espresso. Nice folks”

SINGAPOREKEITH (HTTP://COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/261543#261543)

"That said...I have several friends who come through town from time time who won't drink anywhere but my home (Highlander beans almost always) and Highlander unless they are delusional !!! And there are those that I have to travel to see that always remind me they want Highlander beans before I leave town to visit"

MR PAUL CHATFIELD (NEW ZEALAND)

“Phil I’m at Sxxxxxxx now. Having a latte. Unfortunately bitter and lacking in the floral top note like yours. And most important and what every one’s comment was, the finish of your coffee (Supremo Blend) makes it unforgettable...great coffee everyone love it...”

MR WILLIAM WHEY (SMS: SARANG MODERN KOREAN DINING, SINGAPORE)

“After Daddy read kfchan's blog @ http://kfchan.wordpress.com/ about Highlander, Daddy decided to try the fantastic place...Some of the coffee and cookies they serve there..... really yummy...So glad you visited my favourite cafe in Singapore. Wish I was there too :)!”

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“I feel lucky I stumbled upon your place on the internet. Many thanks to you and Cedric for all your help.”

MS CECILIE DEE (SINGAPORE)

“Hi all, There are so many mentions of Highlander and I'd finally given it a try. Splendid indeed...”

SGDUPIO (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/385640#385640)

“After going through my own medical check-up and mamas, Hau and I went for a coffee session. You see, Hau works in the FNB industry, with Starbucks actually. He had a kind of a fondness for coffee, and when I was back, he tried to show the difference in the taste of coffee and explain to me about coffee beans. We went to this little cafe called Highlander, which is just nearby Singapore General Hospital. Owned by two brothers who had no previous experience in coffee and FNB management, Highlander was a pretty good success providing optimum service as well as good coffee at a rate which is competitive to Cafes we go to in Singapore. It was my first time drinking coffee without adding anything else(aka sugar, cream..etc). I was whining to Hau, Cannot taste what so good. Then he showed me the flavours of a latte from Starbucks, and I realise got difference..”

HTTP://HAUMAU.ORG/2009/04/09/THE-DAYS-WITH-HAU-SUPPORT-HIGHLANDER/

“Once you've tried Highlander's coffee, you won't want coffee from anywhere else! They are true coffee connoisseurs and they share their love and appreciation of coffee with customers like us. They are meticulous in their craft”

MS CATHERINE AND MARY (BRIDGES IN COMMUNICATION)

“Highlander Coffee - another great espresso & coffee experience”

READ IT AT HTTP://KFCHAN.WORDPRESS.COM/2008/05/29/HIGHLANDER-COFFEE/

“For those of us who want to "regress" back to the stone ages when we went to a coffee joint to drink coffee and chat face-to-face, rather than drink coffee and chat online, I would recommend this place in Singapore called Highlander Coffee. It's not the most accessible of places (Kampong Bahru Road, near SGH / Outram Park MRT), but the coffee is REAL GOOD. I'm not that much of a coffee expert so I can't talk to you about lingering aftertastes and woody notes and hints of nutmeg oh wait am I talking about the wrong beverage? Just trust me when I say that the coffee here is of great quality. They have a whole host of different flavours and types too, and the free pack of cookies that comes with every glass goes VERY WELL with your drink. It's a very nice place to sit down and have a chat because it's in a quiet area. Also, just behind the building is a row of old-style shophouses that have been somewhat refurbished but still look very colonial and rustic. Nice place to go for a quiet little walk and take pictures ;) And if you really need to know, yes they have wireless internet and some power points.”

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“I wrote a little while ago about Highlander's soon-to-arrive Vibiemme Replica 2 group machine. Well, finally had a chance to pop down last week and Phil (owner of Highlander) pulled me one of the most delicious espresso shots I've had in a while. My vocabulary to describe the taste of the shot will not do it justice so I urge all you coffee lovers to go down to the cafe to try it out for yourselves. The machine is just wonderful to look at, and its steaming power is an awesome sight to behold...”

LYZZARD (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/369259#369259)

“I can second or even third Highlander Coffee. Each time I return to Singapore, I visit them at least twice. NO OTHER coffee shop in Singapore even comes close to Highlander. Why? They take pride in how they prepare the coffee. They don't want to rush you out of the shop. They don't get distracted by having to make iced blends. They have good technique (cleaning out the portafilter after knocking out the puck, running water through the group head to get rid of gunk before they pull the shot etc). Their milk frothing is excellent with thick creamy foam. They're cheap too!”

MR SHAWN LOW (MELBOURNE/WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/345711#345711)

“Really good expresso! Highlander coffee along Neil rd opp SGH. For those who need quick fixes in small doses, about $3 a shot! Just thought I'd share”

CERVANTIES (HTTP://TALKBACK.STOMP.COM.SG/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=29616)

“I love your Coffees. I am very particular about coffee and stay in Melb Australia x 1 yr and i just miss their coffee until i stepped into your shop,...& i knew both of you would make it big. Go Phil and Cedric!! GO!”

MS JUDY (EMAIL: SINGAPORE)

“This place has very good espresso. They roast the beans themselves at the back of the cafe several times a week. They take pride in making the espresso and in presenting it. Ordered a macchiato and later a cappuccino. Wonderful espresso. You can taste the different notes of the espresso. Coffee is served at the right temperature, so that you can drink it straightaway. If you think that Starbucks, Coffee Bean and the other chains serve good coffee, you should try this place. Alter your taste buds to what good coffee should taste like. Good coffee is not bitter with a burnt taste. Nor should it be served so hot that it burns your lips and tongue when you drink it. They serve some sandwiches and cakes as well. Tried the Roast Beef Focaccia and it was very tasty. They also serve their lattes with latte art. Check out their website for the variety. I had a tulip on my cappuccino. If you like the espresso in Melbourne or Sydney, try this place.”

BLACKCAT (HTTP://WWW.HUNGRYGOWHERE.COM/SINGAPORE/HIGHLANDER_COFFEE_BAR/)

“Hi there, Someone mentioned my name (Keith Loh) in the search for good espresso in Singapore. Well so am I! I do second the guys at Highlander and they do a great job of elevating the coffee scene here. I'm there almost every other week anyway and end up getting something from them!...”

MR KEITH LOH (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/375675#375675)

“Check out Highlander Cafe. They are doing the right things with coffee. It is away from the shopping areas and malls, but so worth the trip. Passionate owners & staff. A taxi from orchard rd is about S$7, bus available too...My first trip there and I spent half the day drinking espresso, using their free internet and talking with staff & the geeks that came in”

RICE (HTTP://COFFEESNOBS.COM.AU/YABB.PL?NUM=1215607795/10#10)

“I'll second the Highlander recommendation. Just had 5 cups there tonight and I'm bouncing off the ceiling... keep it coming though”

LYZZARD (HTTP://COFFEESNOBS.COM.AU/YABB.PL?NUM=1215607795/10#10)

“Yes, Highlander is definitely the best place in Singapore to have espresso coffee. Will vouch for them myself. In fact it is also the cheapest place to have a decent coffee in Singapore. Near Outram MRT station, opposite the Singapore General Hospital.They roast their own beans as well as sell domestic machines”

E-GENE (HTTP://COFFEESNOBS.COM.AU/YABB.PL?NUM=1215607795/10#10)

“I am very glad that Highlander has so many fans in Singapore. I will always steer people looking for an honest to goodness cup of espresso their way. I am a Alumni of their Barista class and I want them to continue be around to supply my half kilo of beans every 2 weeks for a long time to come. IMHO they have always served the best cup of espresso or cappucino in town. I hope they will continue to attract and introduce their quality of coffee to more people. It is about time for us to reject places that serve up crap in the name of coffee”

MR SPIKE SIM (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/349372#349372)

“This is a place where you really feel at home. They remember your name and preferences. Great people, great food and coffee; a great home away from home!”

MR BENTLEY WILLIAMS (AUTHOR OF "WOW! GIVING YOUR CUSTOMERS THE WOW!"/WWW.BENTLEYWILLIAMS.COM.SG)

"...and Highlander Coffee is by far the best cafe that I have visited. No one else is even close, and, in fact, no one else is making anything that's worth drinking unless you're desperate... First sip, and I was in heaven... Highlander is the only place that I've found so far that is worth a special trip, and I expect to be a regular"

MR MARK CALLUM (SEATTLE/WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/314073#314073)

“Dear Mr Cheoh...I would like to invite you to enjoy the best coffee in S’pore at Highlander Coffee Pte Ltd, 49 Kg Bahru Road, S’pore 169362. Tel: 6226-1686. I suspect that Phil and Cedric Ho will get you hooked… as they did to me!”

MR SZ RASHID (EMAIL: KUALA LUMPUR)

“...Unfortunately, when we arrived at your establishment we found it closed for renovation .. it was a disappointment...But the door opened and you invited us in for a coffee and a chat .. it was a most welcome and gracious gesture and was greatly appreciated. It was the kind of special, spontaneous event that just makes your day .. you didn't have to invite total strangers into your shop in the midst of chaos .. but you did. It was warm and welcoming and just added to the wonderful time I had in Singapore that week...I admire your passion in pursuing a dream in the face of the stiff competition that you must face in Singapore. I do believe that any coffee establishment that provides good coffee, a comfortable place to gather, and competent, friendly service can finds its own niche and secure a loyal clientele .. your welcoming gesture to me and my friend seems to indicate to me that you are on the right track”

MR PHILIP HISLEY (EMAIL: WASHINGTON D.C.)

“Even though it's not exactly in SGH (about a 10-min brisk walk total to-and-fro), the best damn coffee to be had if you're posted to SGH is from Highlander Coffee Bar. Post to be put up soon”

J. (HTTP://PRACTICALITY.WORDPRESS.COM/2007/08/01/SGH-COFFEE-SOURCES/#COMMENT-2437)

“Hi TT, Thanks! Yups Highlander has everything! Phil & Cedric are so nice & gave us a couple of great items to start us off :)...”

COFFEEBLURMAID (HTTP://WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/ESPRESSO/MACHINES/360588?LASTVIEW=1212225633&PAGE=3)

"Unfortunately I will not be able to enjoy your good coffee, and neither your good beans, in the near future, as I have relocated to London last month. So if you are wondering why I am no longer coming around on my red Vespa to pick up beans and chat and enjoy your coffee making skills, this is the explanation! Am already missing yours and Cedric's enthusiasm about coffee, and have not yet found anything equivalent in London. Guess it does not exist..."

MR OLIVER SPARBER (EMAIL: LONDON)

“Phil please tell Cedric the latest batch of beans are Excellent!...this batch really reminded me of the typical northern italian beans which made me fall in love with coffee in the first place”

Mr Terence Tay (SMS: SINGAPORE)

“Hi Phil. Just happened to be here so I thought I should say Hi. Coffee here is simply great, and your service staff are warm and helpful. I will definitely be back. Cheers!”

MS GRACE (PAPER WRITTEN NOTE: SINGAPORE)

“Dude. The bag I got from you u last Sat is really good. Thanks”

MR LIU HONGDE (SMS: SINGAPORE)

“Highlander Coffee @ Kampung Baru Rd across from Spore General Hospital - my favourite
Saturday 9am to 6pm cafe! Aroma to die for and a cosy lil corner to snuggle into at the end of the week...mmmmmm!”

MS TRACY TEOH (HTTP://WWW.TRACYTEOH.COM/TRACY/DEFAULT.ASP)

"Hi, thanks 4 everything. We've juz wrapped up our event. Several feedback the coffee's great!"

MS ELISABETH (SMS: CHURCH SPEED DATING EVENT@HIGHLANDER COFFEE)

"Hi phil, thanks for dropping off the coffee. Hope it wasn't too much trouble. The roast is delicious"

MR DARYL WANG (SMS: SINGAPORE)

"I am enjoying your coffee. Your beans are excellent"

MR JOHN RUSTRICK (SMS: SINGAPORE)

"Hi phil. just wanna thank cedric n U 4 delivering e last pack of coffee. am impressed with e very good service. appreciate it!"

MS JAIME@BATEY (SMS: SINGAPORE)

"Hey the premium coffee for espresso taste great! Enjoying my cup now. Have great day at work. Chat up again. Cheers!"

MR RAYMOND (SMS: SINGAPORE)

“After visiting the National Museum of Singapore, my friend took me to this cool little coffee place on Kampong Bahru Rd. This place serves wonderful coffee and the quality exceeded my expectation. The place is filled with the aroma of freshly grounded coffee. I am not a connoisseur, but I reckon they have made the best latte that I have ever tasted in Asia. It is here where the secrets revealed, it is here where I learned, leaped and moved”

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“Phil, I always have and still do have the highest regards for what you and Cedric do. Yes it is hard work, but always driven by passion and excellent customer relationship! Who else does what you do so effectively in S'pore?”

MR JEFFREY ONG (EMAIL: SINGAPORE)

“Dear Phil Thank you for talking to me and for giving me advice on the Rancilio Silvia and Rocky. I am in sales myself and value my customers dearly...Thank you, once again, and keep up the sterling job”

MR S Z RASHID (EMAIL: KUALA LUMPUR)

“I bought two 250-gram bags of Supreme Blend for 19 Singapore dollars after my barista workshop at Highlander Coffee last month. This blend definitely has an amazing taste, unlike the other blends I've tasted before. I couldn't quite figure out where the beans came from but I'm guessing that it has a good amount of Latin American coffees because of its pleasantly mild taste. Phil Ho, the owner of the cafe, told us that it came from different regions like Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia. But I failed to ask him the proportions. Anyway, if you're looking for a great breakfast coffee, this is for you. I've been looking forward to it every morning. Sadly, I only have one bag left and its in danger of deteriorating so I have to consume it at once. I applaud the uniformity of the roast and the size of the beans. Very high quality indeed. Masterfully roasted, very impressive! It gives an assurance to the drinker that he will get a quality cup just before grinding and brewing the beans!My mom enjoys the coffee blend too and when she asks me to make coffee she specifically asks for Highlander. I hope I can order for a regular supply. I would also like my friends to taste this blend. It's a different experience, unique but not overpowering and not too foreign. And one more thing, I don't usually put milk in my coffee but today I tried it with this blend and it was great”

MR JOSHUA JABEZ (PHILIPPINES/HTTP://THECOFFEEOFJABEZ.BLOGSPOT.COM/2007/08/HIGHLANDER-COFFEE-SUPREME.HTML)

“Speaking of which, Highlander Coffee does really nice coffee. There's a share of those fancy flavored lattes and there's the serious alternatives like the espresso con panna which I had that is just a little different from your regular cafe macchiato. It's not your regular coffee chain. There is just this outlet. The place sells coffee, provide cafe consultancy and conduct barista courses”

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“Their beans are roasted in Singapore. Their associates from Highlander Coffee brought over some high quality fresh roasted blend. Only 2 days from roasting. Makes excellent espresso and just as good for cappuccinos. The espresso is the best I’ve tried. Smooth, pleasant acidity, detected some fruitiness, good body and a nice aftertaste...Wow, look at the crema. And this is from 100% arabica coffee beans, about 1 week from roasting. The taste is intense, mild acidity, full bodied with a tinge of sweetness and very slight bitterness. Please do note that a good espresso is not BITTER. But having a very slight bitterness is actually desirable. And more importantly, it does not have any bad after-taste”

MR KF CHAN (HTTP://KFCHAN.WORDPRESS.COM/2007/08/31/FHM2007/)

“If you want good coffee......you must visit those Highlander Coffee people. Not only do they roast some fabulous coffee beans, they also make creative art on your coffee. So far, I like their coffee best.

MR GENG WHYE

“For those who are love to have good coffee, maybe you can try Highlander Coffee across Singapore General Hospital. I have attended a coffee Barista workshop there and I personally think that the owners are geniune coffee lovers and therefore they are pretty strict with QC”

MR REMY RAT

“I just had 2 double ristrettos at Highlander. Both good. To be honest, I was relieved when the barista knew what I was after - not what I expected in Singapore. I highly recommend it”

MR ANTHONY IVEY (MELBOURNE/WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/360574#360574)

“Re: Where is the best Coffee Shops? Kopi Tiam! Kopi Siew Tai Peng Kao Pau! lol...Ok honestly I like Highlander Coffee at Kampong Bahru”

NICKPAN (HTTPS://WWW.MYSINGAPORE.SG/TALK_LOCAL/FORUMID/7/THREADID/34/SCOPE/POSTS/)

“Top 3 pics are of the lovely, delectably cheap Highlander Coffee along Kampong Bahru Road. Nav and I had our date there this morning. I ordered cafe mocha, Nav - cappuccino - tastefully good, thick foam & lovingly served...I’m DEFINITELY coming back cos:
1. The coffee & food is GOOD n CHEAP!
2. Their service is soooo from the heart!!!
3. It’s 10min walking distance from my house
4. There’s wireless internet access”

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“”There Can Be Only One” During all his postings at SGH, J. had never known of the presence of Highlander Coffee, a small place directly opposite SGH. Pity. It’s a great place for coffee. Over the course of two weeks, J. has sampled three drinks from the place: a double shot espresso, a latte and a double-shot latte in a small cup. The friends enjoyed flavoured lattes such as hazelnut, etc. J. is happy! Having tasted the blandness of coffee from Spinelli’s in NUS, he’s finally tasted a latte from an outlet that he can really enjoy (the straight espresso was alright). Add to that some pretty good latte art (as compared to the artless bubbly foam dusted with chocolate from Spinelli’s), it’s not bad at all”

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“...Reason 1: It's good espresso (S...b..s has crap espresso). Reason 2: It's half the price of S...b..s! Both the counter staff and the barista were friendly and helpful. The barista also seemed like he took a lot of care in the preparation of our drinks. Must Tries: espressos, espresso drinks”

KOPISIUDAI (HTTP://WWW.HUNGRYGOWHERE.COM/SINGAPORE/HIGHLANDER_COFFEE_BAR/)

“Your experience of highlander is comforting and i think that all of us singapore based 'coffee geeks' should support them and their pioneering spirit on this small island...I'm another Highlander fan. Great drinks, nice price, genuinely passionate about coffee”

MR STEVE CAIRNS (ENGLAND/WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/347329#347329)

“Went to Highlanders on Saturday afternoon after a bit of trouble finding the place!...So I just went in for a coffee and a sandwich. Very happy with the place...Just want to say the coffee was very nice and the sandwich was yummy. Lets leave it at that, I think the others in SG know about this place. I will one day soon hopefully have time to have a chat with the owners and learn some more...OK I don’t want to run afoul of any rules, but seeing as you've asked, the price was really very decent. One long black, one latte (takeaway) and one good size sandwich for under 9 bucks (thats Singapore dollars)!! Yeah, we may have different standards, but I thought that that was really decent....they've got my support that’s for sure. For the folk at Highlander (if you read this forum), keep it the good work and I hope to get some time and introduce myself properly, hopefully have a tour out back and so on (do all the geek stuff!)”

MR BEN RUANE (NEW ZEALAND/WWW.COFFEEGEEK.COM/FORUMS/WORLDREGIONAL/AUSTRALASIA/347208#347208)

About Our Coffee Workshops...

“Hi Joyce, Thanks for reminding me and reserving a place for me at the Highlander coffee workshop. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and learned a whole lot about drinking coffee. I'm especially proud of the two Ho brothers. I consider them national treasures. You can tell that they have a great passion for what they are doing. They conducted the workshop with such simplicity and sincerity, dishing out every piece of nugget with so much love and professionalism. I really walked away from this workshop thoroughly enthused with what I heard and learnt. I now know where to go for my favourite beverage. Thanks again for your effort, Joyce. Sincerely”

MRS KATHLEEN FOO (AN NUSS COFFEE APPRECIATION WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT)

“I took your barista training last 2006, Just want to thank you for everything that you thought to me and my wife. We have already opened our coffee shop in Clark Pampanga, Philippines...I trained my staff like what you have taught us. It was so great to have learned from the best...Hopefully we will be coffee expert like you guys. You really help us a lot. Thanks!”

MR RICHARD EMIL T. LEGASPI (CLARK PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES)

“Hello phil and cedric, this is jabez, your student back in 2007. I already have a coffee shop here in the philippines (http://cafeantonioelbi.blogspot.com)and so far we have been very successful thanks to the things i learned from you. i would like to be an even better barista and i'm interested in upgrading my barista skills at highlander coffee...”

MR JABEZ OSHUA FLORES (MANILA/PHILIPPINES)

“Great Job! Love the hands-on. Lots of trial and error, good student interaction. Very knowledgeable. Showed me what I had been doing wrong all these years”

MR JASON WEAKLEY (ALASKA, U.S.A)

”..Lastly, I really need to thank Highlander Coffee for the support they'd rendered over the year. Being a disciple of Highlander, my hats off, and thank you... I'd enjoyed this entire journey....

MR TERENCE SIM (SOOMA COFFEE HOUSE, SINGAPORE)

“Hi Phil, It was a pleasure working for and with Cedric & you. What i learnt in just 2 months is much more than what others can in 2 years. I'm a fast learner due to my passion in all things coffee, but mostly because I've got the 2 of you as such good mentors and as friends. Let me take this opportunity to thank Cedric and you again, and I sincerely hope we remain in close touch.

MR ANTHONY TAN (SINGAPORE)

“Overall, I enjoyed both days of training and have gained knowledge on coffee from zero to some. Practical training on espresso , cappuccino, latte was fun & exciting”

MS LAKSHMI KAUR (SINGAPORE)

“The quality of the workshop is very highly recommended”

MR TAN MOK (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)

“The instructors are very generous in sharing.. Thanks!”

MS LEE HUI FENG (SINGAPORE)

“The amount of 'hands – on time' was very generous which is a good thing! I also liked 'learning from experience' tips rather than theory for example, touching the jug to measure temperature instead of using a thermometer”

MS BRANDI FIELDS (TEXAS, U.S.A.)

“Congratulations Phil & Cedric! I did enjoy the training thoroughly. Great place. Have to bring my wife to give her another coffee sampling”

MR FRANCISCO DE LA HOZ (SINGAPORE)

“Great to be able to practise as long as I liked. Not limited to a few tries. Very thorough explanation of everything”

MS CHLOE HARTY (ENGLAND)

“hi phil and cedric. i really enjoyed the coffee appreciation workshop yesterday and would now like to sign up for the cupping workshop”

Mr Tom Patton (U.S.A.)

“The workshop was very accessible - that I was able to produce impressive results in such a short period of time”

MS CHRISTINE CHAN (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the passion and dedication of Phil, Cedric and Guoli to make sure that we truly understand the process of making good coffee!”

MR KEVIN CHEONG (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent workshop!! Fun, informative and enjoyable. It is great to know people who are passionate in what they are doing. Thank You for sharing your knowledge!”

MR ADRIANTO KUMARA (SINGAPORE)

“Cupping is a new thing to me. I found it interesting and have opened up a different perspective on me for coffee. Overall, the workshop is very informative and delivered by very experienced instructors. It might take me weeks or years to get to know this. Well done, keep it up!!”

MS CLAIRE TAN (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“I was having a very good time and it is fun. This will bring me a good memory of coffee. Thank you very much!”

MS LISA BAEK SUN AE (SOUTH KOREA)

“Very compact for a 2 day class. A lot of knowledge learned. Good start-up for beginners. Lots of achievements”

MS SAMANTHA QUEK KOON HOON (SINGAPORE)

“Got to know more knowledge of coffee & able to brew a good coffee now. To be more professional in selecting good/excellent beans. The most challenging is to be able to make a fine coffee & the cupping. The instructors are patient enough to assist until we are able to master the skill of making coffee”

MS JESSIE CHEONG (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Fantastic and amazing coffee class and training coffee is not only a beverage. Hope to get more into the coffee's world”

MR OSCAR TAY JIA JIE (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“The knowledge of operating the espresso machine and also cupping techniques are very valuable. The advice on operating a café provided by the instructors has been very informative & answered my doubts about café business”

DARYL LYNGDOH CHUA (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“...Anyways, for those who are thinking about the Barista's Workshop conducted at Dankoff's think no more but get yourself registered for the next one. It is a good hands on course and all (just about) your questions answered including myths and half truths that you may have heard or gathered through the grapevine...The course is run by both Phil and Cedric Ho, both from Highlander Coffee, Singapore...If you really intend to buy a good machine or even desire to have inkling of understanding what good coffee is all about then you owe it to yourself to educate yourself. You may be surprised how little you know!!!”

MR PHIL LIEW (HTTP://KFCHAN.WORDPRESS.COM/2007/11/16/HANDS-ON-BARISTA-TRAINING-WORKSHOP/)

“Everything was good. I would add two things to the course - Coffee Roasting & method of blending”

MR ROUBEN DICKRANIAN (ENGLAND)

“There is a lot of hands-on for individuals and explanations. Extra knowledge on how to adjust grind settings. Very helpful and friendly communication. Thanks a lot!”

MS JASEMINE TNAY (KUCHING/SARAWAK, EAST MALAYSIA)

“The total experience of the workshop is superb. It is very informative and I did have a good practice of making espresso”

MS LEILANE A. PATALINGHOG (MANILA, PHILIPPINES)

“The Knowledge imparted on foaming of milk, making espresso and the cupping session impressed me most”

MS INGRID PRASATYA (OWNER OF THE PRIME SOCIETY, SINGAPORE)

“Phil & Cedric have been most passionate &patient with the class. I thoroughly appreciate the open & encouraging business advise that both have provided for us. Excellent work!! Keep up the good job!!”

MR WALLACE WONG (SINGAPORE)

“The cupping and tasting of different beans is very new and interesting”

MR TUNG CHEE WENG (SINGAPORE)

“The trial and error, numerous times we were allowed to perfect our barista skills by providing an ample time to hone it. The proper methods as well as handling of coffee giving emphasize on the continued providing excellent cup of coffee without any compromise”

MS RUSSELL ARAMBULO (PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES)

“The knowledge and passion of the instructors impressed me”

MS NICOLE WEE (CAPITAL EVENTS PTE LTD, SINGAPORE)

“Phil & Cedric never forget what they teach. Their passion for coffee is still there.”

MR JABEZ JOSHUA M. FLORES (LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES)

“The cupping session was fun and interesting”

MS JOAN TAN (GELARE SINGAPORE)

“Passionate Instructors! Practical Advice! Coffee Industry Knowledge!”

MS LEE JIA MIN (SINGAPORE)

“Fully hands-on experience with guidance & supervision from instructors ensured that proper techniques are taught. Open and generous sharing of knowledge and experience. Thanks!”

MS VIVIEN PAN (SINGAPORE)

“Rather than technical knowledge which more or less can be found from the web, the workshop stands out as a place for coffee enthusiast to mix around and share their passion”

MR DAMIEN KOH (OWNER OF JOE AND DOE, SINGAPORE)

“Phil, Thanks for (Coffee Appreciation Workshop) today , we liked it very much!!!!! See you!”

MS SUSANNE JESPERSEN (SWA SKANDINAVIAN WOMENS’ GROUP)

“Being able to have a lot of practice with making cappuccino is what I like most”

MS REBECCA PRIESTLEY (NEW ZEALAND)

“Good knowledge and practical workflow that is logical and pragmatic. Receptive (Instructors) to input/ feedback”

MR PHIL LIEW (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Really enjoyed the 2-day course. Very comprehensive knowledge on coffee. Very encouraging during the practical, making of cappuccinos. Will be sure to recommend this course plus your coffee! Thank You.”

MS SUZANNE SHIELDS (ENGLAND)

“Learned and experienced latte art. Get to taste coffee from different countries. Thank you all!”

MS CHEN SHIOU CHUAN (TAIWAN)

“The workshop exceeded my expectation”

MR LIU YIMING (CHINA)

“Today I went to attend the Highlander Coffee Appreciation course at Safra. Signed up through Alvin's friend so didn't look at the details and didn't know it was Highlander Coffee Pte Ltd that was holding the course! Cool! Love Highlander after Nicole introduced it to me last year and now I know why their coffee tastes so good! At last I can appreciate coffee much better now...The 2 guys are really funny and were a good laugh. One was called Phil as I took his card and I can't remember the other guy's name”

MS SHIRIN PANG (HTTP://SHIRINPANG.BLOGSPOT.COM/2008/03/HIGHLANDER-COFFEE-APPRECIATION-WORKSHOP.HTML)

“Being introduced to real cupping experience and awareness of my short fall in making coffee all these years really impressed me. Thank You!!”

MS KHOO KOK KIAN (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Hands-on activities highly practiced throughout the course. Easy and smooth transfer of knowledge”

MR BRADLEY LIEW (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“The instructors are really passionate and are serious about coffee. Really inspire me to learn more about coffee”

HERI TJANDRA (SINGAPORE)

“Instructors have a very good coffee knowledge in all areas, like making a perfect espresso, art of steaming milk and coffee cupping. They are excellent!”

MR IVAN ENG (SINGAPORE)

“Practical skills and a chance to get to know the machines are things that impressed me. The course is very detail and informative”

MR KUNI TEDY (SINGAPORE)

“Dearest Phil/Cedric, Hello!! :) How are you? ;) Thank You for the lesson today - I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and I believe I've learnt alot too! Heh ;)...Thank You once again for the lesson and your passion in coffee is really evident - I'm inspired!! :)...Thanks mates!! I'd love to meet up with ya in Perth if you're coming over!

MS SARAH LEE (EMAIL: PERTH, AUSTRALIA)

“Thanks So Much...Hello Phil and Cedric, Just want to appreciate and thank you for the training given on Saturday 26 July 2008. Many thanks again and have a great day. Regards,

MS PEARL OOI (EMAIL: SECRET RECIPE CAKES & CAFE SDN BHD, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Coffee making techniques were detailed, looking forward to learning more about coffee and latte art especially”...”Hi, How are you guys doing in Singapore? I am Jean Chee, i just attended your barista workshop last weekend at Dankoff, Malaysia.I am truly passionate about coffee and beverages, it was really an interesting and knowledgeable workshop, especially the details of making a good cuppa. Well done, Phil and Cedric..!”

MR JEAN CHEE (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“It is actually much better than anything I imagined. It is wonderful that they are willing to share their knowledge. I learnt so much from this course and realised a lot more about coffee-making than before this”

MS CHEW VEE LYN VICKI (NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA)

“A lot of practical and hands-on activities - very useful! Very interactive. I learned a lot, Thanks!”

MR DOUGLAS THAM (LOS ANGELES, U.S.A.)

“The coffee cupping, able to taste the different individual beans and excellent machines and good coffee impressed me most!”

MR CHEONG CHIEN MING (YUNNAN, CHINA)

“I learned new and effective technique. All my questions answered. I acquired more knowledge through this workshop”

JOSHUA JOSEPH JAMANDRON (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Patience from instructors to practice over & over again with students. Detailed guidance along the way”

MS TRIANA DING (SINGAPORE)

“Enjoy the anecdotes from Tony, listening to the experiences of Phil & Cedric in their coffee quest. Thanks for the friendly approach and the methodological way you used to teach how to prepare a good espresso!

MS PATRICIA CHEUNG (SINGAPORE)

“Professionalism and passion for what you do.. Maintenance of equipment, handling of beans, practical tips on what to focus and lookout for are all that impressed me. Appreciate all our tips!

MR ICHI YAMADA (JAPAN)

“Really good to learn proper foaming and I can't wait to try my skills out at home! I definitely appreciate the difference fresh coffee makes too”

MR DANIEL STEPHENS (ENGLAND)

“I'm an alumni of Highlander's barista class. The experience was a richly rewarding one which served to enhance my understanding of the many different facets of the coffee business. Many attendees were folks who were interested in setting up their own cafe business, as well as espresso enthusiasts and owners of F&B establishments like yourself. The course was conducted over two evenings and we received about 8 hours of instruction in all. There was an enlightening presentation on the history of coffee, how beans are grown and harvested, coffee tasting techniques, espresso preparation, milk frothing, latte art, etc... It's a very hands-on course in the sense that we were encouraged to try everything out for ourselves, under the careful guidance of the instructors. I think I must've frothed about 5 liters or more milk over the 2 evenings, and pulled about 20 shots of espresso. Coffee tasting was done with a variety of beans and we were carefully instructed in differentiating the subtleties of the various beans. The helpful and encouraging nature of the instructors made for a comfortable learning environment and I'm glad I made the choice to attend...I do however feel the best way is to check it out for yourself. The Highlander lads always welcome a visitor who has the time to shoot the breeze on any coffee-centric topic. I think a casual visit would be a good way for you to get a feel about what the place is all about”

MR TERENCE TAY (SINGAPORE)

“Really interesting and taught in a way that makes it easy to remember to use. I am looking forward to try it out at home!”

MS ANNA KILLICH (ENGLAND)

“The workshop is fast, packed and instructors are knowledgeable”

MR ALI SUYANTO NG (SINGAPORE)

“I was very impressed because they told us to repeatedly practise to use the espresso machine to extract espresso and foam milk. Practice makes perfect”

MR JUAN KARLO FRANCISCO (MANILA, PHILIPPINES)

“Getting to know every little details of appreciating a cup of good coffee impressed me most”

MS YIP LEONG SUM (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“I like the attention & guidance given when extracting coffee, milk frothing and latte art”

MS LIM SOK HOON (SINGAPORE)

“Venue for training is excellent, It is just inside the cafe. Tools & equipment are well prepared, Excellent! Good product knowledge in their job aspect”

MR BERRY CHUA (THE CONRAD HOTEL, SINGAPORE)

“Procedure to steam the milk and the art of the coffee.. Wow!”

MS CHIN PEI SEE (THE CONRAD HOTEL, SINGAPORE)

“The hands-on experience was very beneficial”

MR EDWARD YONG (THE CONRAD HOTEL, SINGAPORE)

“The foaming of the milk and the passion in doing coffee impressed me”

MS IZ CHING LAY HAR (THE CONRAD HOTEL, SINGAPORE)

“The steaming of milk and the sequence of preparing the latte and cappucino impressed me”

MR RAINE (THE CONRAD HOTEL, SINGAPORE)

“Interesting lessons and I am able to learn quite a fair bit about coffee. Good to have practical sessions to practise. Fun and informative. Good!! Latte art is fantastic. Excellent Instructors!!

MR JOEY LIM (SINGAPORE)

“Cupping experience was very informative and fun”

MR BRIAN PEH (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the generousity of sharing their knowledge and given lots of encouragement”

MS ANGIE NG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the detailed guidance in practice, good communication skills, friendly and obliging instructors”

MS CHRISTINE TAN KIM YAN (SINGAPORE)

“Helpful & Informative. The lessons are detailed and practical which gives lasting impression of the procedures”

MR RONALD YONG (SINGAPORE)

“The instructors knowledge are excellent and I know more about coffee. Been wanting to improve my skills in making coffee. It is also through you guys that I have reconfirmed that fresh milk is a must”

MR MICHAEL HAN (SINGAPORE)

“It's the technique of coffee making that really impressed me. Now I understand that the temperature and techniques will affect the taste of coffee”

MS IVY TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The passion and willingnes to introduce and share about knowledge and information on coffee impressed me. It really shows that there is still people in the F&B industry here in Singapore that is not all out to get money from your pockets but really mean what they do and I have never seen such coffee interest and passion. I will definitely come back for coffee and coffee chats/advice! Well done Phil & Cedric! Great Job and keep it up!”

MR MATTHEW NONIS (LES AMIS FRENCH CUISINE & FINE WINE, SINGAPORE)

“Super Outstanding”

MR HUGO KUA (SINGAPORE)

“Very Good, Thanks!”

MR JASON TAN (SINGAPORE)

“It teaches everything that I want to know. They shared valuable experience with me”

MR LEE SAI MENG (SINGAPORE)

“We went down to Highlander Coffee(49 kampong bahru road) for a coffee appreciation workshop, where we learnt of the delights and various details of coffee...Very engaging! Thats why we give them our fullest attention...Happy culinarians after the coffee workshop. Who wouldn't be with such great presenters? (of course, the free flow of coffee did play a part...)”

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“This workshop teaches me a lot of techniques in making a good cup of coffee. Through this workshop, I know a lot about coffee and I will share my experiences and techniques to my fellow colleagues”

MS CHERYL LIM (SINGAPORE)

“The passion of the instructors and the good blend of coffee impressed me”

MR EUGIN LIM (SINGAPORE)

“The cupping experience was really interesting. I learnt a lot about coffee (especially when I am mostly a tea-drinker). More importantly, I have begun to appreciate the art of making a good cup of coffee and the effort put in by a good barista”

MS ANNE LIM (SINGAPORE)

“The terms used in the barista training, the handling of machinery and to tasting of the different types of coffee has given me a clearer picture and better understanding about coffee”

MR DESMOND SONG (SINGAPORE)

“I have learnt and knew a lot about Espresso now! Art of Latte is Excellent! I benefit a lot from this workshop especially the working system in a cafe which is very important”

MR RICHARD LOW (SINGAPORE)

“It is actually an art in making a cup of coffee. It is more than just pouring hot water into a glass and adding sugar. And of course, this workshop has taught me how to go about in starting my own cafe at Jakarta”

MR RIZA ISHAR (JAKARTA)

“My husband and I are planning to open our own cafe back at our homeland, Jakarta. This course taught us how to make a good cup of coffee. It gave me whole new knowledge of coffee. Thank You!”

MS AISHA ISHAR (JAKARTA)

“The end-to-end process is the most beneficial! Most courses I have seen, focus a lot on espresso-making but understanding coffee's origin, history, roasting process and especially cupping is essential to know how to appreciate coffee better. Excellent job guys!”

MR DAVE CHEN (SINGAPORE)

“Every aspect of the workshop impressed me. I like the practical sessions and how the instructors guided me through, making sure that I acquire the proper and correct skills”

MS MARIA ROWENA S. PARADO (PHILIPPINES)

“I loved the humour and anecdotes which made the learning experience so much more fun. Phil & Cedric are passionate about coffee and it's contagious!”

MS SHANI TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The Latte art is very interesting. Besides that, the way of taking care coffee machines make me feel that you guys are really professional”

MR NGO TIEN DUNG (

“The team is very patient and both instructors really have a very wide area of expertise. They are very open and very willing to share and exchange pointers. Go to the extra mile, even certain areas not included in the course objective. You guys are great!”

MS SHIRLEY MOH

“Real story, practical advice and suggestions”

MS BETSY TOH

“Practical, realistic and transparent”

MR EDWARD TOH

“Finally learned how to make a good cup of coffee!”

MS JENNIFER WONG

“The light humored way of bringing across the teachings break the monotony of the subject. Basics are well taught!”

MR TAN JWEE SIN (SINGAPORE)

“The art of espresso extraction, cupping and sharing on how to start a cafe were very useful and inspiring. The chance to try hands-on also makes the workshop interesting. Thank you!”

MS REGINE TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The “classroom” environment is very personal and conducive to learn. It’s a little loud outside at times but yet makes the course more real”

MS EVELYN CHIA (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the passion and expertise of the team. Also, the insistence to do what is right. An overall very enjoyable experience. Thanks”

MS TAY HWEE LENG (SINGAPORE)

“A mix of theory followed by practical hands-on. Interesting sharing of experiences that could be valuable to cafe starters”

MS JEAN AUYONG (SINGAPORE)

“More hands-on than expected so that was great!”

MR MORGAN WEE (SINGAPORE)

“It is very informative even though the instructional period is about one day. What was taught was very practical too!”

MR CHIU CHAN PONG (SINGAPOREAN OPENING A CAFE IN XINGJIANG, CHINA)

“Comprehensive and simple to understand!”

MR MICHAEL NG (SINGAPORE)

“Phil and Cedric’s knowledge is solid. You guys have a lot of potential to grow”

MR BOYD AU (EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, 7 NOTES CAPITAL, 7 FISH/SINGAPORE)

“Very Professional!”

MR MERVYN LIN (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Impressed by the willingness of Phil and Cedric to share information rather than just lecture”

DATO SERI SYED ZAINOL RASHID (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“I am impressed with the proper technique of preparing a good coffee, the proper way of steaming, foaming of milk and also the knowledge learnt about coffee. Thanks for the knowledge!!”

MS NUR SHAHIRAH BINTE MOHAMAD ABDULLAH (PRIVE LIFESTYLE PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“The workshop helps me make a better cup of coffee. I am impressed with latte art taught! REALLY FABULOUS! Barista cum Artist!”

MS MAGDELENE VENESSA SHANTHI D/O RENGAYAH BALASUBRAMANIAM (PRIVE LIFESTYLE PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the very same dedication, consistency and concern shown towards participants to excel!”

MR BENEDICK CHEAH (PRIVE LIFESTYLE PTE LTD/SINGAPORE - TAKING A REFRESHER COURSE)

“I am impressed learning more about foaming milk properly and making coffee compared to my last experience. Thank you!”

MS STEPHANIE OLIVERO (PRIVE LIFESTYLE PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with emphasis on techniques and the step-by-step explanation on making a good espresso. It is repeatedly shown that if a step is missed out, quality and freshness will be compromised”

MR JAMES KHOR REN PEI (PRIVE LIFESTYLE PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“The passion and intensity of the trainers about coffee and making coffee rivals that of Anthony Robbins!

MS WONG PECK LIN (SINGAPORE)

“It’s a good refresher and training workshop”

MR ROSHAIZAT BIN BAKRI (A PROFESSIONAL COFFEE BARISTA WORKING IN AN GLOBAL INVESTMENT COMPANY)

“Its like learning the learning the whole coffee experience, from the actual hands-on to the all “in-depth” information. Despite my previous experience in coffee, I still learned so much more from this workshop. Truly a great experience!”

MS ANNAMAE S. CHUA (CEBU, PHILIPPINES)

“I am impressed by the practical aspects of making a good cup of coffee, cupping session and the knowledge learned about the different coffees”

MS CHOO WAN EE (SINGAPORE)

“The trainers were very friendly and opened about their profound knowledge of coffee. I was also impressed by their motto and drive of delivering high quality coffee”

MS MARIE LEE (SINGAPORE)

“Allow me to understand the art and knowledge behind coffee. Learned to appreciate good coffee and how it can be creatively served (for someone who doesn’t take coffee, it opens up my perception)!”

MS MAUREEN SIAH (SINGAPORE)

“Very comprehensive learning for the 2 days course”

MS LIAU EE YEN (SINGAPORE)

“Things that I have learned these 2 days not as simple and easy as I thought before. It has given me a very good foundation for my future plan when I am ready to start a cafe business”

MS FELICIA TJOENG (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“As a person with little initial knowledge about coffee, the 2 days workshop provided me with comprehensive knowledge and I enjoyed the practical aspects of making a good cup of caffe mocha!”

MR ALEX WEE (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Very enjoyable and its great how to learn to make great coffee. Maybe some more practice using the machines to make different drinks as I don’t feel I completely mastered it yet! But many thanks Phil & Cedric. You have great coffee - the best I have had in Singapore so far”

MS JANE PEMBERTON (MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA)

“Thorough coverage and comprehension of coffee making. Hands-on practice were most fun and inspirational”

MS ALEXANDRA HSIEH (SINGAPORE)

“The workshop’s direction, focus and approach is very inspirational Delicious coffee! Passionate trainers”

MR EDWARD HARTY (UNITED KINGDOM)

“Latte art, the cleaning and maintenance process learned are useful. The financial aspect to open up a cafe taught was also very useful to me”

MR FOONG KIM PANG (SABAH/MALAYSIA)

“The coffee making process is really helpful and educational. The cupping session is very useful and we have gained more knowledge in tasting the different types of coffee”

MS EDITH ROSMARYATI (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Beautiful presentation that the instructor taught is useful and impressive”

MS ANGEL SETIADI KURNIA (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“I am impressed with the cupping and practical skills acquired in making coffee plus financial breakeven calculation and coffee costing”

MS MONYA SINGH (BANGALORE/INDIA)

“I love the session on latte art and learning of different types of beans”

MR SOH CHEE SAN (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me is to have learned what’s not in the book that is practically beneficial”

MR DESMOND ANG SIMU (SINGAPORE)

“The sharing of expertise and experience in cafe setups is especially real and useful”

MS LENA NG (SINGAPORE)

“The workshop has widened my knowledge on coffee, which is not just as simple as beans and coffee machines! It’s an art that requires appreciation, and thanks to Highlander for enlightening me”

MR TERENCE TREVOR SIM WEI (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with your willingness to share knowledge!”

MS MIA M JAP (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“I am impressed with the comprehensive workshop, friendly, patient instructors, conducive environment, foaming milk process. Thank you!”

MS THAM KAI WAI (SINGAPORE)

“It helps a lot, very interesting and interactive session. Helpful advice”

MS MAY LAI (SINGAPORE)

“Thank you for the very enjoyable training”

MS JUDY KOH (PRINCIPAL & INSTRUCTOR - CREATIVE CULINAIRE COOKING AND BAKING SCHOOL)

“The hands-on training was especially beneficial”

MS SIM SZE YING (SINGAPORE)

“The ease of communication in describing how to make coffee. I liked the simplified approach in breaking down the technical aspects of coffee making in this workshop”

MR RAHUL KALRA (HONG KONG)

“There’s so much to learn. Highlander Coffee’s success is a great inspiration”

MS GLORY GOH (SINGAPORE)

“The presentation of the methods and techniques of preparing coffee was very good, it was demonstrated very well. I highly recommend this workshop!

MR JABEZ JOSHUA FLORES (MANILA/PHILIPPINES)

“Their passion to educate people about coffee is impressive. It shows in how in how willing they are to share their knowledge. Keep up the great, great, great guys! Wish you all the best!”

MS HELEN SUTANTO (WWW.HELENSJAKARTA.COM/JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Impressed with the thoroughness and the excellent knowledge clearly communicated. The instructors are technically competent in the operating of machine. It is well taught out and steps very comprehensive”

MR ROBIN LAU (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the interesting anecdotes that the trainers have in their knowledge of coffee through years of experience and travels”

MR KOH CHYN (SINGAPORE)

"Friendly atmosphere"

MS SELENA SEOW (SINGAPORE)

"Very beneficial and value-for-money"

MS ASAE HIRANO (JAPAN)

“Open and pleasant atmosphere”

MR JOHN M. MIHALO (CANADA)

“The focus on quality in this workshop is impressive”

MR LEE CHAR SENG (SINGAPORE)

“The instructors really opened a whole new world to me which I’ve never known. Coffee making is really an art”

MR LIM SONG BOON (SINGAPORE)

“Highly recommended; especially for beginner! Good balance on theory and hands-on session!”

MR MARCUS ONG (SINGAPORE)

“Very Good”

MR ERIC TAN (SINGAPORE)

“I am impacted by being exposed to coffee from around the world in this workshop. Passion from farmers, roasters and roaster plays their part in producing a great cup of espresso”

MR DAVID HENG (SINGAPORE)

“I enjoyed the cupping session”

MS SYLVIA CHIAN (SINGAPORE)

"The workshop is very detail in teaching coffee making and foaming milk"

MS DINNIE FOO (THE SANDWICH SHOP/WWW.THESANDWICHSHOP.COM.SG/SINGAPORE)

"The workshop has made me understand more on foaming technique and how it will affect the taste of the end product and how important it is to monitor the espresso flow. Thank you very much"

MS NOORITA ABDUL WAHID (THE SANDWICH SHOP/WWW.THESANDWICHSHOP.COM.SG/SINGAPORE)

"Very detailed and lots of things have been taught and I've definitely acquired new knowledge after this workshop"

MS NOORAINI BINTE SAWAL (THE SANDWICH SHOP/WWW.THESANDWICHSHOP.COM.SG/SINGAPORE)

"How little things makes a lot of difference like grinding of fresh beans and steaming of milk impacted me in this workshop"

MS DENISE OH (THE SANDWICH SHOP/WWW.THESANDWICHSHOP.COM.SG/SINGAPORE)

"It's very interesting and fun...I can see the difference in how to make the best coffee"

MS NARIYANA BTE ABAS (THE SANDWICH SHOP/SINGAPORE)

"I've always wanted to try out latte art. I knew it was about the proper way of steaming milk. I've finally learnt it today and can't wait to improve on it"

MR ANSARI S/O OSANAR KUNJU (THE SANDWICH SHOP/WWW.THESANDWICHSHOP.COM.SG/SINGAPORE)

"Learnt more about coffee, coffee tasting, cupping and coffee making. Fun!"

MS FONNIE CHAN (SYDNEY/AUSTRALIA)

"The workshop is excellent...Hi Phil and Cedric. Thanks for giving us such a good insight into coffee. We learnt a lot from the both of you. We hope to hear from you all and keep in contact”

MR KWOK KA-HIN AND MS KWOK KA-HUI (SINGAPORE)

"Very informative"

MS ARIEL GOH (SINGAPORE)

"Very comprehensive and trainers are very willing to share"

MR LANCE TEO (SINGAPORE)

"What impacted me were you taught me to differentiate coffee's origin and the enthusiasm with the barista instructors"

MR ANDREW WONG (SINGAPORE)

"I'm impressed with the trainers' in-depth knowledge about coffee and their ability to convey such to the participants. Their passion really impressed me as well"

MS SOH SIOK HOON (SINGAPORE)

"Friendly, willing to share and very inspirational. Good hands-on experience"

MS OLIVIA TAY (SINGAPORE)

"Impressive! The instructors are knowledgeable and fun loving. I really appreciate their willingness to share about the trade secrets. I will definitely recommend this course to every coffee lover"

MS ESTHER ONG (SINGAPORE)

"What impressed me were the learning to differentiate the different types of coffee, the hand-on practice, costing, latte art and cupping"

MS TARA TAN (SINGAPORE)

What I have learned today is that coffee is so complex and interesting. No wonder it takes so much passion to make a 'labour of love' cup"

MS LAUW JOE NIE (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

"Exhilarating workshop!!! Like a music jukebox, Phil and Cedric are gems to coffee lovers all over"

MS JACQUELYN SEOW (SINGAPORE)

"The sharing aspect is amazing. definitely beyond what I expected"

MR MOHD ROHAIZAT BIN AMAT (SINGAPORE)

“Your knowledge and expertise is awesome”

MR LYNTON VAN ROOYEN (SOUTH AFRICA...ON OUR COFFEE CUPPING WORKSHOP)

“I am impressed your taking the time to answer questions thoroughly”

MS MARIE VAN ROOYEN (SOUTH AFRICA...ON OUR COFFEE CUPPING WORKSHOP)

“I am impressed by the experience of the trainers. Theory reinforced with practical”

MS LUCINDA GOH (SINGAPORE)

I am impacted by the trainers’ abilities to keep the participants’ attention for 5 hours. Interesting and fun”

MR KENNY NG (SINGAPORE)

“What impressed me were the hands-on practice, details of course notes (willingness to share and the knowledge of the trainers”

MS JEMINE TAY (SINGAPORE)

“Learned about the different characteristics of coffee from different places. Drinking coffee will never be ‘just drinking coffee’ again!”

MS JAIME TAY (SINGAPORE)

“An excellent hands-on workshop and insight on coffee making”

MR JEFFREY WONG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the comprehensive nature of the whole coffee business - practicality and theory”

MS LIM WAN YING (SINGAPORE)

“It’s much easier to learn with the explanation given, rather than watching the video. I enjoyed it a lot!”

MS NG KER MIN (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me was the entertaining our endless questions with great patience and knowledge. Thanks-a-lot! Able to try our hands at various types of coffee beverages, which was fun!”

MS TAN SHIN HUI (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me was the hands-on experience!”

MR JAMES ONG (PENANG/MALAYSIA)

“I am impressed by the the comprehensive course and hands-on style of the program make it extremely interesting. We actually almost learn how to operate a cafe, there is a good business coverage as well!”

MR WILLIAM WHEY (MANAGER, MIMOLETTE RESTAURANT & BAR/SINGAPORE)

“A good start for those who wants to know more about coffee culture”

MR LOUIE MOONG (PASTRY CHEF, MIMOLETTE RESTAURANT & BAR/SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the good comprehensive materials”

MS SUZANNE NG (SINGAPORE)

"Excellent workshop"

MR ANDRE TAY (SINGAPORE)

"What impacted me was the depth of coffee making and appreciation taught during the workshop"

MR LIM AIK LEONG (SINGAPORE)

"Enjoyed the overall workshop - the sharing of info, willingness to share knowledge, addressing of queries and questions - generally the whole workshop was fun...most important!"

MS ANITA YEE (SINGAPORE)

"I will definitely benefit from this super cool experience workshop. Thanks!"

MS XIU LI LI (BEIJING/CHINA)

“I am impressed with their skills, knowledge and attitude in teaching us, sharing what they know and having such patience during practical sessions”

MS CUIZON, HAZEL GOLDY (MINDANAO/PHILIPPINES)

“What impressed me most is the comprehensiveness of the training, knowledge and skills about coffee and coffee blending were taught to us efficiently in such a short period of time”

MS SAHLEE SOCORRO ALMEDA (MINDANAO/PHILIPPINES)

“I’ve learned that it’s not about how much you’ll earn through making a cup of coffee but what matters is in putting all your heart and passion in making the best cuppa!”

MS VALENZUELA, JULIE B. (MINDANAO/PHILIPPINES)

“I am impressed with the manner of which the instructors explained simply the use and maintenance of the coffee machine for a layman like me”

MR J. VOLTAIRE G. VALENZUELA (MINDANAO/PHILIPPINES)

“Despite the limited time, we were able to get the most that we expect to learn. we hope we can continuously get updates from you what’s new about coffee”

MS CHESNA BLYTHE C. YCONG (MINDANAO/PHILIPPINES)

“There’s more to coffee than meets the eye; definitely an eye-opener!”

MR ALVIN GOH (SINGAPORE)

"Informative, all-consuming and highly beneficial"

MR H.M. YUSOF (SINGAPORE)

"Lots of practical that reinforce the learning experience"

MR CHRIS SEAH (SINGAPORE)

"Very fun. I can now explore more about coffee and cafe"

MR DARREN TENG (SINGAPORE)

"Their truthfulness, their sincerity, the knowledge they share, their openness and guidances. Most importantly what impressed me are the lessons and the knowledge they share; they did not hold back anything. There is no secret"

MR CHEAH SEAN LOONG BENEDICK MARTIN (SUPERFAMOUS/SINGAPORE)

"Excellent workshop"

MR JAY CHOU (SINGAPORE)

"I truly enjoyed the hands-on experience of the workshop. The casual setting and the small class size made it feel more personal and "one-on-one"

MS MARGARET CHAN (SAN FRANCISCO/USA)

"I liked the friendly atmosphere; great for beginners, practical part was most fun"

MS IONA HEW (SINGAPORE)

"I am impressed with especially the making of cappuccino, latte and macchiato (the art), learning more about coffee, tasting, cupping and best of all to make a good cup of good espresso!

MR ABDUL RIDUAN (SINGAPORE)

“Very practical workshop and knowledgeable instructors”

MS STELLA WONG (SINGAPORE)

“I have gained good and extensive knowledge required to get me started to think about running a cafe as a business”

MS CANN YONG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the true expertise of the trainers, we’ve gained a lot of knowledge”

MS HAZEL CHAN (SINGAPORE)

"What impressed me was the the willingness to share knowledge. Passionate Instructors"

MS WENDY PHAY (SINGAPORE)

"A very practical and hands-on workshop to put what we learn into practice"

MS EUGENIA NG (SINGAPORE)

"Excellent workshop!”.

MS LELIAN WOON (SINGAPORE)

“Hi Phil n Cedric, great to see you in the papers today! I enjoyed learning what I did the past two days, Thanks!”

MS CHRYSTINE WOON (SINGAPORE)

"Very enriching course. Both trainers are very enthusiastic...Hi Phil & Cedric, it's great to see your faces in The Straits Times today. Another refresher notes for what i've learned yesterday! Jolly good! It's seemed that there are more attention drawn into coffee making & barista skill. Looking forward to your interesting updates & progress on trainings / exploration trips to coffee farm"

MS JOEY SOH (SINGAPORE)

"You came in blank, goes out with all the coffee knowledge. Phil and Cedric very welcome to share their knowledge, skills, experiences; everything. They are more than willing to tell you all. That impressed me!!!

MS PENNY PANG KAN CHENG (MACAU)

“Learned the proper way to make a good, nice quality coffee. Fundamental knowledge to make the first move to achieve my dream. Glad to have joined this workshop”

MR JUSTIN TAY (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“The trainers clearly communicated to trainees on the theory and practical aspects of running a cafe. Very Good!”

MS AUDREY LIM (SINGAPORE)

“Phil and Cedric provided straight and practical advice on the nuances of coffee making and presentation”

MR ALEX CHUI (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent mix of theory, practical and financials; something for everyone, regardless of your level of interest in coffee”

MR JANSEN TANG (SINGAPORE)

"The trainers are very professional and its a eye opener for me. This course is definitely going to benefit me. Thanks!"

MR WAN RAHMAT (SUPERFAMOUS/SINGAPORE)

“I get to learn and know the skills in shortest time professionally. Best course ever attended!”

MR NGU HIE LING (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the passion and professionalism of the trainers”

MR KEN CHUA (SINGAPORE)

“The course covered very comprehensively on coffee making; from coffee appreciation to latte art. We also get to experience using different machine to operate”

Mr Tan Kian Heng (Singapore)

“What impacted me were the simplicity of understanding the concept of coffee making and appreciation, the demonstration of making perfect milk foam and the practical hands-on experience”

MR RICHARD NG (SINGAPORE)

"The expertise and knowledge of the instructors and their willingness to share the 'know-how' on coffee business will definitely benefit a cafe start-up hopeful"

MR RICHARD KOH (SINGAPORE)

"One of the best training sessions I have attended!"

MS BEV ALBRECHT (CANADA/OWNER OF BARUGAQ COFFEE HOUSE GALLERY, LOMBOK INDONESIA)

“Excellent”

MR RUDY HEW (SINGAPORE)

“Great for having been given an good overview of the coffee industry. Also like the ample opportunities for practical skills training”

MR COLIN CHUNG (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Given the good insight into the brewing and setting up of a coffee business”

MS YEE YOKE CHUN (SINGAPORE)

“I like the practical aspects of making a good cup of coffee in this workshop”

MS GRACE YEE (SINGAPORE)

“Very interactive, learned a lot of new skills and team Highlander Coffee is very friendly and approachable. Good job!

MS SU-LIN ANG (SINGAPORE)

“I enjoyed the hands-on session”

MS MIMI (SINGAPORE)

“I’ve learned the hands-on skills to make a good cuppa”

MS LIANG CY (SINGAPORE)

“I am happy with hands-on experience and the sharing of experience from the instructors”

MS AILEEN (SINGAPORE)

“I love the hands-on experience, it’s been fantastic to make have learned to make that perfect cup of coffee!”

MR RAYMOND LEONG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the openess of the trainers, friendliness and expertise”

MR CHNG YK (SINGAPORE)

“Allow me to have a better understanding of coffee. I’m now better equipped with the techniques on coffee making. Highly Recommended!”

MR KELVIN LEE (SINGAPORE)

“I have gained more knowledge on how to make a good cup of coffee, the various beverages, skill sets, art, financial, management etc...tips on how to run a coffee shop”

MR MARDIAN LIANTO (SOLO/INDONESIA)

“I now know exactly how to make a real good coffee complimented with art!””

MR LEONARD NUGROHO (SOLO/INDONESIA)

“A lot of hands-on which is essential. Trainers willing to share trade pointers and experience which is very appreciated by beginners. In short, GOOD!”

MS VIVIAN LU (SINGAPORE)

“This is a good practical overview of what to expect in coffee making and setting up a cafe. Meets expecatation for a short 2 days workshop”

MS TAN T.L. (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the hands-on and what was covered in the financial aspects as well. And tips on running the coffee business and surviving it”

MR HADI CANDRA (MEDAN/INDONESIA)

“Excellent shop with enough facilities and interesting expertise. Have a lot of fun”

MR WAYNE YU (HUBEI/CHINA)

“A very good understanding of coffee and coffee making techniques”

MS LESLEY PUNG

“Given me valuable understanding of the principles of coffee and now able to enjoy coffee with more passion and inspiration”

MR LIM K. B. (BRUNEI)

"Phil and Cedric are evidently passionate about coffee, how to make good coffee, as well as imparting their knowledge to the students/participants. Very enjoyable course. Thank you!

MS LAI PIK MAY (SINGAPORE)

“A cosy place and nice trainers willing to share their experience and I've learned a lot of coffee making through the lesson. Better planning to open a cafe later”

MS ANGELINE NG (SINGAPORE)

“Besides just coffee, there were other drinks and practical information that were taught that impressed me”

MS VERA WONG (SINGAPORE)

“Interesting workshop. A lot of insider tips and information”

MR SAXONE WOON (SINGAPORE)

“Very interesting workshop...the instructor has very good knowledge and skillful”

MR RICHARD KUAH (SINGAPORE)

"I am glad to understand more about coffee appreciation. I am keen to impart my newly acquired knowledge to others"

MR FELIX CHUA (SINGAPORE)

"Good to get working knowledge for beginners like me. Practical hands-on session beneficial"

MR JAY (SINGAPORE)

"Hands-on training facilitate learning absorption and satisfaction/accomplishment"

MR S.K. LEE (SINGAPORE)

"The hands-on practical session is most helpful. This workshop is great for any starter in understanding coffee and more"

MR PETER GAN (SINGAPORE)

"I am impressed with what I have learned in making a good espresso, the art and science of proper steaming and foaming of milk. It will be beneficial for me if I am to start up my own cafe business...Once again, thank you so much for conducting the trainee barista course for me last Friday and Saturday. I really learnt a lot from you guys. Thanks!"

MR SEAH LIN KIAT (SINGAPORE)

"The instructors are very knowledgeable and gave an eye opener for any casual coffee drinker to have a better appreciation of coffee drinking"

MR DICK CHAN (SINGAPORE

“Excellent!”

MS LEE MEI (SINGAPORE)

“Overall excellent”

MS TEH SIEW SIEW

“Very good, keep it up in the future. Small class size, conducive learning!”

MS ALLY KOR (SINGAPORE)

“In this workshop, I’ve learned how to differentiate the various gourmet coffees beverages and master the skills to brew them”

MR KENNY LEE (DAWOOD EXPORTS PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“I am astonished with the fact that the result of the coffee made can be drank without sugar! Also learned a lot from the process of turning coffee bean to a cup”

MR THOMAS NG (SINGAPORE)

"I enjoyed the art of making espresso and certainly the coffee machine is not so daunting after all”

MR KERINE LIM (SINGAPORE)

"Excellent!"

MR R. RAMU (DAWOOD EXPORTS PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

"Good, excellent! I really learned how to make coffee. A lot of practical hands-on! Overall I like the workshop very much!

MS DIANA ONG (KELANTAN/MALAYSIA)

"I am impressed with the very good and interesting hands-on training and experienced trainers"

MR CHRISTOPHER SOH (SINGAPORE)

"I am impressed by the open-mindedness of the teachers towards the learners"

MR JOEL SOH (SINGAPORE)

"Impressed by your sincerity in teaching"

MS JERON KOH (SINGAPORE)

"I am impressed by the very useful tips and reminders, very comprehensive syllabus and excellent teaching - patient and encouraging. Many thanks!"

MS CHERIE WONG (SINGAPORE)

“Never had learned in my days when I was at a cafe chain of what coffee is about especially on understanding real coffee making and milk texturing!”

MR DANNY BOEY (SINGAPORE)

“All that I learned today, very useful and honest information, thanks to both of you”

MR NATANAEL CHARIS (BANDUNG/INDONESIA)

“Excellent!”

MS INGE MW UNSULANGI (BANDUNG/INDONESIA)

“I am impressed with the knowledge I was able to learn practically and theoretically about coffee”

MS SUJATHA KESAVAN (DEVAGI'S EPICUREAN WORLD PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“The workshop is well planned and very comprehensive”

MR MAKEASAN C AND SIVARAMAN C (DEVAGI'S EPICUREAN WORLD PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“Learnt so much! Not just about coffee but also about setting up a cafe, costing etc. Lecturers Phil and Cedric did more than teaching about coffee - they are the total cafe culture providers!!

MS DEVAGI SANMUGAM (DEVAGI'S EPICUREAN WORLD PTE LTD/SINGAPORE)

“Before I joined the workshop, I’ve never tried making coffee/espresso. The training helped me a lot and gave me so much information on how to make good coffee drinks. Thanks so much to Phil and Cedric. Excellent training!!!”

MR LEGO PUSPO HARTANTO (YOGYAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Just having the hands-on experience and a chance to ask questions have been really helpful”

MR PAUL HUNT (SYDNEY/AUSTRALIA)

“I am impressed that the workshop is personalised and customised to customers’ needs. Trainers are well-versed and knowledgeable”

MS JENNIFER YEO (SINGAPORE)

“Friendly, informal, a lot of interactions and trainers’ good knowledge are the things that impacted me”

MS CHOONG LAI HAN (SINGAPORE)

“I’ve come to realised that small details do make a big difference in producing a good cup of coffee”

MR DAVID TAN (SINGAPORE)

“Better understanding of coffee world besides the role of a good barista”

MR DANIEL KWEK (DANKOFF COFFEE SPECIALIST/KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Very interesting!”

MR MOHD FADZIL FAUD (DELI-G/KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“What impacted me were acquiring the skills of brewing the different types of coffees and the types of coffee beans from various countries. Also gained the knowledge of starting a cafe business”

MS SUSAN LEE (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent!”

MR BOYD YAP (DANKOFF COFFEE SPECIALIST/KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“I am impressed I am able to make my own coffee. Have a good idea how should the coffee be kept and knowledge about where coffee comes from. I enjoyed the class, thanks”

MS CONNIE LEE (SINGAPORE)

“The consistency in producing the beverages (product) throughout the training is excellent!”

MR AHMAD FAZREEN (DELI-G/KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Making coffee is so fun in this workshop, !”

MS LI QIANYI (SINGAPORE)

“Really impressed with this workshop. Intensive and able to absorb easily. The hands-on training also allow us to experiment the art of coffee making. Really worth the money spent!”

MS MELODY YEO (SINGAPORE)

“What impressed me today were 1. Making a good cup of espresso 2. Coffee Art 3. Milk steaming which I can do it at home without the coffee machine steamer.

MS MARY WONG (SINGAPORE)

“The chance to learn latte art was most intriguing experience with the hands-on opportunities. The trainers were absolutely generous in allowing participants to try.

MS ARABELLE CHIA (SINGAPORE)

“I liked the financials and the practical skills acquired today!”

MR KELVIN LEONG (SINGAPORE)

“Learned more than expected!”

MS SERENE ANG (SINGAPORE)

“A good experience in hands-on!”

MS JOANNE TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The workshop provides the basic elements of coffee history, types and methology of brewing. Truly - educational for beginners or would-be barista!”

MS JANE NG (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me in this workshop were the more understanding about coffee, coffee barista’s role in making coffee beverages and especially on cafe set up”

MR RICHARD ANG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the knowledgeable and very friendly instructors. I was also able to interact professionally with the other students”

MR CHOONG SEN SIONG (SINGAPORE)

“Today’s workshop has met my expectations and my coffee knowledge has improved”

MR SAM CHEN (SINGAPORE)

“I love the very detailed training process”

MS TAN PING (CHINA)

“I enjoyed the hands-on experience”

MR RODNEY TANG

“Very comprehensive workshop!”

MR MICHAEL CAI (SINGAPORE)

“In this workshop, I’ve learned how to make a good cup of coffee, enhanced the overall understanding of coffee and gained some useful commercially beneficial knowledge”

MS SUSAN LOW

“Interesting workshop even I’m not a coffee lover. Lots of hands-on”

MS RAE CHER (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the knowledge of coffee making techniques learned during this workshop”

MR KENNY TIN (SINGAPORE)

“I have realised that to make a good coffee, you don’t need a good coffee machine. The knowledge of coffee beans together with a normal plunger will also make a good cup of coffee”

MS REGINA CHANG (SINGAPORE)

“I've more confident now on how to make a good cup of coffee!”

Ms Angie (Singapore)

"Learned a new knowledge through this workshop training. Friendly and knowledgeable trainers. Keep it up!...beyond my expectations!”

MR TONY TANG (SINGAPORE)

“Far exceeded my expectation!”

MR JIAO GUOPING (SHANGHAI/CHINA)

“Excellent!”

MDM KWEK (SINGAPORE)

"This workshop is real value-for-money!”

MR KONG MIN KEI (YEEP FOOD/SINGAPORE)

"Through this workshop, I’ve acquired a lot about knowledge about coffee; how to appreciate coffee, making a good cup, the ‘magic’ of latte art and how it can be an wonderful enhancement to lifestyle’s enjoyment ”

MS YEHONG (BEIJING/CHINA)

"I’ve learned a lot in this program”

MS JOE AI DIAN (SINGAPORE)

“Learning the whole process of gourmet making coffee is very good”

MS XIAOJIE (CHINA)

"Good experience!”

MS LILY CHEN (SINGAPORE)

"I now know how to make a good cup of coffee with the proper tools and techniques!”

MR WILLIAM WONG (SINGAPORE)

"Have exceeded my expectation, very interesting!”

MS CHEONG WAI LEONG (SINGAPORE)

"I have had a very interesting day. An eye opener, hopefully something to build on. It would be nice with some follow up classes”

MS ELSE MARI IGESUND (NORWAY)

"An excellent experience in learning to make a good espresso and I've drank the best taste of coffee ever!”

MS ENDANG P WERANG (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

"Beyond my expectation. Well facilitated. Very intense, fruitful learning process. An eye-opener workshop!!

MS TEE HUI CHIN (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the excellent experience with commercial machine and the workflow

MR STANLEY LIM YEE CHEN (SINGAPORE)

"I think it is a good workshop for me because I have some ideas now on how to operate a cafe. Besides coffee making knowledge, I received good training on financial planning to start a cafe. I enjoyed the course and the training"

MR PATRICK CHING SIOK ANN (SABAH/MALAYSIA)

“I am impressed with everything! Extremely interesting and beneficial”

MS JEANNIE CHEW LI LIAN (SINGAPORE/BEIJING)

“The hands-on experience has the most impacted for me as this is the first time being face-to-face with a coffee machine”

MS KAREN KAM (SINGAPORE)

“I now know espresso coffee making more!”

MR JOHNNY PURNIATO (SURUBAYA/INDONESIA)

“After attending the course, I can make coffee by my own. Will go back and analyse my breakeven and profit and loss calculation learned today. Excellent!

MS TEO (BUTTERWORTH/MALAYSIA)

“I know now what a good coffee is and hopefully know how to make one myself!

MS SU-ANN (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“The course helps me with a better understanding on how to make coffee and the rest of the espresso beverages...”

MS KIM (BUTTERWORTH/MALAYSIA)

“Learned what I expected to learn Thanks!

MS SHUENN KEE (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Intimate class so its good. Very useful for those interested in starting their own cafe or business”

MS DIWA THARAN (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“I was impressed by handling and making espresso and steaming milk. It’s will be so interesting to put up a coffee shop that makes quality coffee”

MR RICHARD LEGASPI (MANILA/PHILIPPINES)

‘This course helped me a lot to put up a business basically exceeded my expectation”

MS MA-AN KRISTA LAPID

“The ability of the instructors to clear up my doubts and questions on the coffee machine, as well as the different coffee myths! plus the LATTE ART sessions did allow me to have a greater understanding of the amount of fun making coffee can be!”

MS ELEEN CAI (CAFE BEVIAMO/SINGAPORE)

“I enjoyed learning pouring techniques...really fun to design on coffee!! The art of making coffee, lots of things to consider and opening a cafe is not so easy as I thought !!”

MS LING PING SING (SINGAPORE)

“Very informative, learned a great deal and understand the logics, techniques and theory so as to be able to appreciate coffee more”

MR FRANCIS AU YEUNG (HONG KONG)

“Small class size allowed us to ask a lot of questions and the try-outs with the coffee machine was really fun, enjoyable and useful. Phil and Cedric shared with us their experiences. Our course ran overtime. Appreciate their effort”

MS JENNIFER MAN (HONG KONG)

This is about Singaporeans who are passionate about producing excellence in espresso coffee. I am heartened to see that I can get a great cup of espresso in Singapore. Good luck with sharing your passion for this fine art”

MR JAMES STAPLES (SYDNEY/AUSTRALIA)

“Excellent!”

MR KEVIN KHOO (WHITEBAIT & KALE-THE FOOD COMPANY/SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the art of coffee making”

MR PATRICK TAN (WHITEBAIT & KALE-THE FOOD COMPANY/SINGAPORE)

“An eye opener to me and to appreciate coffee making better”

MR JEREMY FOO (WHITEBAIT & KALE-THE FOOD COMPANY/SINGAPORE)

“Excellent!”

MR KEITH LOH (WHITEBAIT & KALE-THE FOOD COMPANY/SINGAPORE)

“The agenda of the workshop really helps to give me a wider view and feel of how to really enjoy a good cup of well brewed coffee”

MR SEBASTIAN WONG CHI WENG (SINGAPORE)

“Acquired necessary knowledge and skills to properly prepare a cup of gourmet coffee and different varieties too!”

MR HENRY LIM (SINGAPORE)

“It is a very skilled drink to make with a lot more science involved than what a simple coffee looks”

MS NG LENG LENG (SINGAPORE)

“Covered almost all topics. Very hands-on!”

MR SPIKE SIM (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent!”

MR GOH C.K. (SINGAPORE)

“Trainers’ practical skills and market knowledge are invaluable to one one’s learning processes. Their ability to make the lesson very fun and hands-on was a bonus. Their amicable personality and open communication style makes them approachable. Great way of introducing gourmet coffee to layman! Keep up the good work!”

MS FLORENCE FONG (SINGAPORE)

“The general coverage of making a perfect cup of coffee and the relevant costings required to start a cafe business. An excellent introduction to the gourmet coffee experience!”

MR ERIC TYE (SINGAPORE)

“The coffee preparation and the milk foaming process are very well explained. The aspect of coffee design are very interesting. The teaching skills are very good! We learned a lot! The staff gives us a lot of attention, answers to every question we have and they are very helpful!”

MS ELIANNE TESS GOMEZ (ANGOLA/AFRICA)

“The way you explained to us is very good and attention good also. I am very thankful we had the opportunity to learn everything about coffee and all about the how to work on the machines and so much more. Thank you so much!”

MS OLANDA GOMEZ (ANGOLA/AFRICA)

“Trainers were inspiring and motivating with good demonstrations. Overall, a good learning experience”

MR SHAWN PANG (RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT STUDENT, SINGAPORE)

“I enjoyed the making of different types of coffee drinks”

MS JENNIFER WONG (RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT STUDENT, SINGAPORE)

“I have gained more on the technical skills and its application, very useful”

MR ONG KIM ENG (OH LA LA CAFE, JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Excellent!”

MR YULIANTO WIRAWAN (CHRIST ‘N LIANG DELICATESSEN, SURABAYA/INDONESIA)

“Best suited for new coffee operators”

MS JENNIFER LEE (P.T. PANDURASA, JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Interesting, enjoyable and memorable one!”

MR KEAN LIM (SUMO HOUSE/SINGAPORE)

“I have gained more than what I had expected in this workshop”

MR ANTONIO LEE MENG KIANG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the costing, practical and hands-on experience taught in the workshop”

MR CLEMENT NGAI (HONG KONG)

“Everything impressed me as this is totally new to me. I've learned a good deal and will hope to put into practice if there is an opportunity. May consider doing this line of business”

MS GRACE WONG (SABAH)

“Latte art on coffee impressed me!”

MS LAM TRUC PHUONG (HO CHI MINH CITY/VIETNAM)

“Excellent!”

MS NGUYEN TU QUYNH (HO CHI MINH CITY/VIETNAM)

“After the workshop I have more passion in coffee!”

MR ADAM VU VIET ANH (HO CHI MINH CITY/VIETNAM)

“The workshop is informative, sensible and interesting. The passion of coffee making is more than evident!”

MR DAVID KIDNEY (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“How to make a coffee (I mean the art) makes me happy because it can enhance my opportunities as a salesperson”.

MS LINGKAN WULAN (JAKARTA/INDONESIA)

“Ample time for hands-on practice and the opportunity to taste the different variety of flavours. Due to small number of students, good amount of attention is paid to each and every individual”

MS ONG EE LING (EELINGO CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“Overall I love the "decoration" of cappuccinos and cafe lattes”.

MR CHOY ENG LUN (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“No stress, relaxed and professional atmosphere”

MR EDDIE EAGLES (JAPAN/NEW ZEALAND))

“Very hands-on, trainers are especially patient, insightful and helpful. Enjoyed myself a lot. Thanks for the tips, advice and guidance. Much needed & very well appreciated. Thank you!”

MR BENJAMIN TEO (SINGAPORE)

“I liked how you not only taught us how to make a cup of espresso/cappuccino but you also taught us about the financial aspects about opening up your own cafe”

MS SARAH TAN (JELCO PTE. LTD./SINGAPORE)

“Hands-on session - many opportunities to try - not just demonstrations. Many aspects of running coffee bar covered - costing, machine maintenance etc. not just coffee making - exceeds expectations! Real friendly trainers extra boost!”

MS TEO HUI YI (SINGAPORE)

“Very concise and to-the-point. Good for people with tight schedule but require the fundamental skills for appreciation setting up cafe”

MR CHONG KAI KOK (BANGKOK/SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the attitude of the instructors and the contents of the course that covers a lot!”

MS MICHELLE LO (SABAH/MALAYSIA)

“I thought Coffee was just some mild substitute of ecstasy or perhaps a way of acting glam at some cool coffee joint. Thanks to the Bros at Highlander Coffee who widen my perspective about coffee and providing a comprehensive an experiential barista training. A worthwhile investment for a 4k Coffee machine, even more worthwhile to know the intricacies behind a cup of coffee.”

MR TOMOTHY BOEY (PITSTOP CAFE)

“I am impressed by the instructors telling us how cafe operation works and costing”

MS JASMIN NG MEI KEI (SINGAPORE)

“A very fun and useful workshop; very valuable!”

MR CHENG VUI KET (SABAH/MALAYSIA)

“Able to do hands-on as much as possible!”

MS NG LAY HIEN (SINGAPORE)

“Acquired essential knowledge to set up a cafe!”

MR HO SEE KONG (SINGAPORE)

“It’s an eye opener for me. Everyone who intends to open a cafe must attend this course!”

MS EVENING SIH (INDONESIA)

“Acquired essential knowledge to set up a cafe!”

MR HO SEE KONG (SINGAPORE)

“Good!”

MR KOK CHERNG KUONG (IPOH/MALAYSIA)

“Eye opener and came to know so much different in coffee characteristics and also the trainer very patient and knowledgeable”

MR PETER LOKE KEEN WAH (SINGAPORE)

“Impressed with the trainer’s willingness to share his experience and views, which is not just the techniques but also about the passion for coffee”

MS SUSAN MOO-CHAN SHU PING (SINGAPORE)

“The brewing technique and process and decorating the cuppa!”

MR CHEONG KAH LEONG (SINGAPORE)

“Well done experience”

MR PING YANSEN (BATAM/INDONESIA)

“I am impressed apart from the techniques and the knowledge of coffee making learned today, the costing and breakeven of a cafe startup are also included!”

MS CARMAN CHENG (HONG KONG)

“Good job, good course...reduce time of class-otherwise very good!”

MR TERRY SIKORA (SAN FRANCISCO/U.S.A.)

“Overall content is good”

MS ELISA TEO (SINGAPORE)

“The hands-on experience was essential to the whole workshop. My appreciation and knowledge have increased substantially”

MS CHOI HOI YI (SINGAPORE)

“I understand more about coffee making and it seem that I am starting to love coffee!”

MS GINA GO (SINGAPORE)

“Fun and knowledgeable instructors!”

MS FELICIA EU (SINGAPORE)

“Coffee can be so easy to make!”

MS EUNICE EU MEIYI (SINGAPORE)

“Within 5 hours, a lot has been accomplished. The session on cost and pricing was also particularly useful. The trainers are also very eager and open to questions”

MR KENNY I. A. LEONG (SINGAPORE)

“Knowledge gained!”

MR ANDY TAN (SINGAPORE)

“Pretty complete!”

MR IVAN SEE (SINGAPORE)

“Interesting!”

MS LARRY SEE (SINGAPORE)

“Nice trainer, good knowledge and skills. This is the best barista training workshop! .....lastly, I really thank you guys on the training and this is a very helpful and good experience for me. Thanks a lot.”

MR LEONG CHEE CHUNG (PENANG/MALAYSIA)

“It’s interesting and fun. People are friendly and most important I feel comfortable”

MS ESTHER LOO (SINGAPORE)

“It has been something new to me. The workshop had provided the necessary information to enhance me to move forward and explore the coffee industry”

MR KOH TECK MENG (SINGAPORE)

“The amount of practical was very good. I was able to learn a lot during this short session and the trainers are very willing to impart skills and knowledge to students”

MR ALDRIC NG JIAK TENG (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me about the workshop were the learning of how to use the espresso machine, grinder and the maintenance aspects”

MR SIRHAN BIN ABDUL WAHAB (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“Am impressed with the knowledge and experiences of Phil & Cedric. Able to learn more about the history and art of coffee making”

MS EVELYN HU (PITSTOP CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“If I have friends who are interested, definitely will recommend them for this workshop!”

MS MARGARET LIN (PITSTOP CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“Benefited from the professionalism and expertise of the trainers”

MR TIMOTHY BUAY (PITSTOP CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“Wide range of coffee making. Diversity of knowledge imparted and very precise”

MS JOEY WONG (SINGAPORE)

“Practical hands-on is fun and interesting”

MS JAVIERA WONG (SINGAPORE)

Very practical and applicable!”

MS SHARON GWEE (SINGAPORE)

“It’s widened my knowledge on coffee and practical skills!””

MS CHRISTINE CHENG (SINGAPORE)

“Great! Truly beneficial from a personal and business perspective, Thank You! Regards”

MS LORETTA ANNE MAZZUCHIN (HANOI/VIETNAM)

“I am impressed by the practical experience gained, the introduction to different drinks making techniques”

MS EVELYN TAN-ROJES (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed with the trainers’ patience...”

MS DAISY POON (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent”

MR KENNY KHEW SIN HWA (LION CITY HOTEL’S CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“The ability to try hands-on, multiple times!”

MR CHIA WEE KEE (PITSTOP CAFE/SINGAPORE)

“Very practical and informative. Precise to our needs. Excellent!”

MS LATHIKA CHANDRASENAN (SINGAPORE/INDIA)

“Excellent!...practical experience”

MS SEETOH CHER HONG (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent!”

MS HELINA LAO (MACAO)

“Learned a lot that we didn’t take note when used to work in a cafe”

MR KEITH SHEN (SINGAPORE)

“I like the hands-on experience and latte art. The whole course is interesting. With their close supervision, I acquire the correct skills in making a good coffee”

MS CASSANDRA CHUA (SINGAPORE)

“Very beneficial to a beginner to learn the proper techniques of brewing a cup of espresso or cappuccino

MR QUEK TEE DHYE (SINGAPORE)

“I like the personalised training, friendly attitude and casual environment”

MS MAXINE WU QINGMEI (HAINAN ISLAND/CHINA)

“Good!”

MR LIM JEK KHIANG

“Let me understand more about coffee and the actual way of preparing steamed milk/frothed milk. Will want to improve myself more”

MR WONG YEW TUCK (SINGAPORE)

“It really helped me understand the setup of a coffee business in the near future. It gave me a very strong foundation in making coffee drinks and turning it into a business””

MR SEE CHOON SEONG (SINGAPORE)

“I’m impressed that you didn’t hold back and willingly shared trade secrets, I was never tired!”

MS KAREN TSAI (BACOLOD CITY/PHILIPPINES)

“Excellent. This workshop left a very strong impression on me!”

MR YU JIAN (HANGZHOU/CHINA)

“This workshop is very comprehensive and much more than the research that I had done!”

MR ANDREW KEK (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by how important are the steps of frothing and coffee brewing and the different ways of mixing and making coffee with syrup”

MS JERRINE SEAH (SINGAPORE)

“The art of steaming milk and design of coffee making. How to handle machine and coffee making (like the use of syrup, ice blend powder etc...)!”

MS LAURA WAN (SINGAPORE)

“The art of coffee making is simple and if made with the right technique you really will get a cup of great coffee!”

MS RAG MAINI (SINGAPORE/SACRED SPACE)

“Now I know it is Espresso NOT Expresso! The foundation of all gourmet coffee is Espresso! Thanks”

MR NG SOON LENG (SINGAPORE)

“I have learnt to man a coffee machine with more ease - about quality of coffee beans and to mix drinks - useful in my job! Thanks”

MS DHERSHINI WINODAN (SINGAPORE/CHATMASALA RESTAURANT)

“I love the practical, direct to the point, hands-on and personalised aspects of this workshop!”

MS MARIA REMEDIOS E. ANG (CEBU/PHILIPPINES)

“I am impressed by 1) the easy-going and easy to understand method of approach to understanding the art of making coffee. 2) The varieties of coffee drinks that can be made. 3) The dedication of the two instructors in imparting their knowledge to the participants. 4) been given the good and useful feel of the things to expect when opening a cafe business”

MS SOHANA BTE NASIR (SINGAPORE)

“I like the simple structure of the course as well as the trainers’ practical experience and open sharing. I’ll come back for more advice if I open a cafe””

MS CHRISTINA TAN (SINGAPORE)

“I have learned and know more about coffee...discovered the art of making the best coffee. This workshop is really value-for-money!”

MR KENSON LEONG (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“I have learned more about the art of gourmet coffee making from this workshop”

MR HO KAI HING (KUALA LUMPUR/MALAYSIA)

“I have learnt a lot about coffee and the espresso machine”

MR SIMON LIONG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the techniques of making coffee and the artwork”

MR RICHARD LIM (SINGAPORE)

“I understand the art of making coffee better and is impressed that coffee can be turned into a wonderful drink of your choice!””

MS LILIAN CHIANG (SINGAPORE/LILIAN’S GOURMET)

“I am now well equipped with the knowledge of handling equipments and a conducive learning experience...Friendly and generous trainers with the knowledge and expertise for commercial or personal preference”

MS PUAH ZI WEI, JASLIN (SINGAPORE)

“I came to the full realization that how many things are important in making a good cup of coffee”

MR IAN FAIRWEATHER (SYDNEY/AUSTRALIA)

“I am impressed by the lecture, practical sessions and the warm hospitality!”

MR MANOF PRIYANKARA (SRI LANKA)

“I really enjoyed and learned a lot!”

MS KOH PEI LING (SINGAPORE)

“It gives me a general idea how to run and operate a cafe. Keep up the good work. Thank you”

MR NG HON SANG (SINGAPORE)

“1. Very personal workshop. One instructor to two students. 2. A lot of hands-on”

MR CLAUDMENT AW (SINGAPORE)

“I really liked the balance of theory and practical in this workshop. The ‘hands-on’ aspects are just what is required to reinforce the theory”

MR IAN BAXTER (ENGLAND)

“The workshop has been interesting learning experience. I’ve learned that coffee appreciation revolves around the machine, the grinder, the beans and importantly the barista skills in gourmet coffee preparation. I now know how to estimate the yield of an initial cafe startup operation, gross/nett profit etc...”

MS ANN LEE (SINGAPORE/GREENFIELDS)

“I enjoyed more on the practical aspects as I can know more about coffee and latte art”

MS SHIRLEY TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The practical skill is good as I get to learn more about making coffee and latte art”

MR DORIS TAN (SINGAPORE)

“Very educational and very beneficial to my new cafe staff and myself. The topics covered were explained in detail and comprehensive”

MS HARFA ABDUL KARIM (SINGAPORE/MAKMUR RESTAURANT & CAFE)

“The ease of Latte art! And the warm hospitality of Phil and Cedric”

MR DANNY SUTEDJA (JAKARTA, INDONESIA/COFFEE TREE CAFE)

“I had enjoyed the barista training workshop very much on 11 June 2005. It was an eye-opening experience to me,...What I thought that was difficult turned out to be so interesting, as long as we put in our passion in making the beverages!”

MS FAITH WANG (SINGAPORE)

“Very good session. Lots of practical tips for making good coffee. Latte art was a lot of fun!”

MR DAVID HODGE (MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA)

I have learned whatever I’ve expected and even more that I expected before I attend today’s workshop!”

MS MIYATA CHIKA (JAPAN/SINGAPORE)

“I have a in-depth knowledge of coffee making as well as history of Coffee. What I want to know, I got it. FANTASTIC!!!”

MS ELAINE NG (SINGAPORE)

“Before I came to this workshop I thought I have already know a mountain. Actually it is only the tip of the iceberg. It is truly a great experience!”

MR ADRIAN ATELIER (SINGAPORE)

“Very thorough and informative. I am impressed by the dedication and knowledge provided”

MS ANGELA AIKEN (SINGAPORE)

“Overall, very good expectation set and learning was simple to understand. I would recommend people to take the course to learn about coffee making if they are interested”

MR TAN V MENG (SINGAPORE/HONG KONG)

“Good grounding for starter or for those without knowledge of coffee making etc...!”

MR DESMOND TAN (SINGAPORE)

“Good Learning!”

MR PU XIAOHAO (SHANGHAI, CHINA)

“I’ve had a wonderful experience with this coffee workshop!”

MS TERESA CHEN (TAIWAN)

“Give me wider knowledge of coffee”

MR CHEE JIUNN SHYONG (JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA)

“I’ve never realized that making a cup of coffee is just as simple as that! This training has increased my enthusiasm towards specialty coffee!”

MS WONG LAN FONG (JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA)

“Very Interesting!”

MS ELLIS LEE (SINGAPORE)

“Fun!”

MS DAWN TAY (SINGAPORE)

“To make good cappuccino is not so difficult after all!”

MS MARITA LAO (MACAO)

“Making good coffee is easy and have fun!”

MS LAO SI LOK (MACAO)

“Fun, interesting and learned a lot of new things. It has widened my knowledge of coffee!”

MS JOJO CHEN (KUCHING, MALAYSIA/MUMBO KING CAFE)

“Fun and friendly. We learned much more than just using the espresso machine”

MS LAI-YEE (KUCHING, MALAYSIA/MUMBO KING CAFE)

“Acquired knowledge of coffee needed to run a cafe business”

MS JOSEPHINE YEO (KUCHING, MALAYSIA/MUMBO KING CAFE)

“Learned a lot which I never knew about. Truly was a great experience for me and the knowledge too!”

MS JANICE NG (SINGAPORE)

“Never have I known there is so much to learn in making a good cup of coffee. I’m glad to have attended this course!”

MR PHILLIP AW (SINGAPORE)

“Relaxed yet informative and good pace”

MS ANGELINE CHIN (SINGAPORE)

“Great!”

MS NORA PANG (SINGAPORE/MISS CLARITY CAFE)

“Informative!”

MS JESSIE ANG (SINGAPORE/MISS CLARITY CAFE)

“I have learned the proper skills of making a good cup of coffee!”

MR NG CHONG KEE (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed by the the friendly style, the many ways of preparing a vast array of coffee related drinks being taught and the large amount “hands-on” time that you get to experience”

MR CALEB NEWMAN-DENNIS (NEW ZEALAND)

“Very good well worth the time and money - the little things that you taught that you cannot find out about in books or the internet”

MR PAUL PHILLIPS/MS AILINH PHILLIPS (AUSTRALIA/VIETNAM/BOBBY BREWERS CAFE)

“It’s really an eye opener for after attending this course. Didn’t realize there is so much to coffee than what I already know!”

MR ALAN (JOHOR, MALAYSIA/YEW’S CAFE)

“Excellent Man!”

MR WAN (JOHOR, MALAYSIA/YEW’S CAFE)

“Excellent! I really learned a lot today. Thanks”

MS LEE BEE BEE (SINGAPORE)

“The hands-on experience in the workshop is MOST BENEFICIAL blended with the willingness of the instructor team SHARING SPECIAL TIPS is a real bonus!! ”

MR CHOY SAAN (SINGAPORE)

“I had the privilege of a one-to-one session that enables full attention. The team is very professional, very flexible and innovative that brings out a lot of ideas and creativity which is very beneficial. Thank you and I am sure this won’t be my last time!”

MS MICHELE WONG KWAI KHENG (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed that it has widen my skills of coffee making and the importance of cleaning and maintenance of coffee machines”

MS SURBHI (INDIA)

“I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the workshop. Being a coffee lover, it opened my eyes to the techniques of making good coffee and much more...”!”

Cpt Kenneth Zhang (Singapore)

“This workshop gives me the courage to go out there and just do it!”

MR DICKY TANUDJOJO (BANDUNG, INDONESIA)

“Hands-on lesson was very enlightening with the knowledge of making a good coffee and helpful guide to starting your own business!”

MS SUZIE CHAN (SINGAPORE)

“What impacted me was the practical aspects of today’s workshop. It made me realized what are the important points of making coffee and how simple it can be!”

MS VALENCIA KOH (SINGAPORE)

“It has been a an eye opening experience and the way I was hoping it to be!”

MS IRENE TANG (SINGAPORE)

“The instructor is very knowledgeable”

MR CHIA SOO SIEW (SINGAPORE)

“I am impressed I was able to foam milk the FIRST TIME I tried after his instructions!”

MR MICHAEL AFFANDARI (UNITED KINGDOM)

“A brief but yet comprehensive syllabus that meets our need. A panacea for those in need to get into and understanding of coffee preparation”

MR BERNARD LIM (VIETNAM/SINGAPORE)

“The practical aspect of this workshop is very useful and interesting!

MS JACLYN CHEONG (SINGAPORE)

“It’s very interesting and fun to make cappuccino. I really enjoy it!”

MR LINGESVARAN RAMADU (SITIAWAN, MALAYSIA)

“How I hoped I could’ve found you all earlier! It is a new era for me. Cedric is a good teacher. I am so sorry that both San-San and me could not bear to say bye-bye to him that resulted in him going back after 8pm! So sorry, Cedric! You are the greatest!! Hasta la vista!!! I will be back!”

MS MONICA YEH (TAIWAN)

“The workshop is really impressive and fun for me. I just realize to make a good coffee is not as simple as I thought before. From now on, I do have this new found knowledge!”

MS SAN SAN JOENG (JAKARTA, INDONESIA)

“This workshop is really beneficial even for beginner like me that have no prior experience on coffee making!”

MS CARMEN (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

“Anyone who wants to open or work in a cafe, I highly recommend this course!”

MR GEORGE ABBAS (SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA)

“I enjoyed the excellent course training experience!”

MS MONICA FOO WAH CHENG (SINGAPORE)

“I am very happy I can improve my skills in coffee making and know-how for my existing cafe business!”

Ms Irene Tan (Jakarta, Indonesia)

“I love the hands-on experience and I thought the latte art was a good bonus!”

MS AMBER OH SHAOWEI (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent training!”

MS FAZARIA (BATAM, INDONESIA)

“What impacted me today were the details and practicality of coffee making, the training environment and importantly the friendly staff that are always eager to lend a helping hand”

MR LIM CHIEN WEI (SINGAPORE)

“The hands-on experience and trainers openness in sharing & helpfulness really impressed me!”

MS WENDY KHOO (SINGAPORE)

“Hands-on experience was practical and fun. Never thought of opening a cafe, but maybe I will after today!”

MS TEY HUI WHAN (SINGAPORE)

“The workshop is very informative and team Highlander Coffee is very knowledgeable”

MS LISA TAN (SINGAPORE)

“The technique taught on brewing coffee and frothing milk really impressed me. In just a few steps, I’m able to prepare many different types of coffee with latte art!”

MR RONNIE LUA (SINGAPORE)

“Theory and hands-on really help...I learned a lot, that not just only good coffee beans makes a good cup of cappuccino but good frothing can also influence the overall coffee taste!”

MS JAZZ NG (SINGAPORE)

“What impressed me about this workshop were the flow and content of the curriculum not forgetting the patience of the instructor team”

MS FERNI PINTO (SINGAPORE)

“Interesting and have gained good working knowledge of making coffee-Keep it up!”

MR FONG LEE CHUAN (SINGAPORE)

“Interesting, fun and useful”

MS JUNJARANG KAOSOMBOON (BANGKOK, THAILAND)

“Fun, easy to understand and enough practice!

MS NARISARA BOONRUANG (BANGKOK, THAILAND)

“I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the deliverance was done with humour and patience! I learnt a lot about making coffee...and the food was really good!”

MS TRACEY NEWMAN (NEW ZEALAND)

“Very informative-fun-great coffee. Time just flew. Highly recommended”

MS KAREN O’PREY (ZIMBAWEE/AUSTRALIA)

“What impressed was the learning process of extracting coffee and steaming milk, the advise given regarding coffee machines and all of the equipment, the sharing of experience of running a cafe that was passed on to me...and finally the good coffee that we enjoy!”

MR VEGUSTIAN WIJAYA (JAKARTA, INDONESIA)

“Very professionally organized and implemented. Thanks for sharing all relevant information and showing such patience!

MR BENNY WEE (SINGAPORE)

“What impact me what the hands-on session, which gave me a better understanding of the machine operation”

MR DESMOND CHUA (SABAH, MALAYSIA)

“The instructors really made this lesson easy to learn and they are most keen to impart their knowledge”

MR TONG CHIEW SEONG (SINGAPORE)

“Excellent training and value-for-money”

MS PAN YI XIAO (CHINA)

“Ability to utilise the various machines to make coffee. The workshop provides a realistic way to conceptualise the making of coffee. It’s really interesting and fun!”

MS CHRISTINE CUI SHIYUN (SINGAPORE)

“The instructors are very patient and most willing to teach”

MR LEO CHAN (HONG KONG)

“Practically practice...Thank you for the course. The course was good”

MR LEONG KOK TONG (SINGAPORE)

“Yes, I would recommend my friends to this workshop”

MS EVANGELINE CHIA (SINGAPORE)

“I would rate this training workshop as excellent and highly recommend it to anyone!”

MS CHAN CHIA LEE (SINGAPORE)

“Good chance to practice with little limitation”

MR ZULAMMAR HAKIM (SINGAPORE)

“Systematic and thorough!”

MR THOMAS CHUA (SINGAPORE)

“The trainers are very proficient”

MR LI JIN FENG (CHINA)

“Skills, expertise and knowledge of coffee have impressed me...with expert skills of teaching, communication, patient and hardwork shown by Team Highlander Coffee. Thank you! Wish you all the best!”

MR NG SOON SENG (MALAYSIA)

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