Gourmet Coffee
Are you passionate about brewing, serving, or savoring gourmet coffee? Picture yourself in an office, F&B establishment, or at home, indulging in the rich aroma and exquisite taste that only gourmet coffee can provide.
But let’s face it: understanding and enjoying coffee can often feel intimidating and difficult.
‘Specialty coffee’ and machines are often perceived as snobbish and overwhelming, with too many expensive and fancy options that fail to meet expectations. It can be frustrating to spend your hard-earned money on coffee that turns out to be too acidic, inconsistent, and overpriced.
You deserve better.
That’s where Highlander Coffee comes in.
As a Singapore-based coffee roaster and academy established in 2004, we understand your struggles, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. With our belief in simplifying to enjoy a better cup, we aim to transform your coffee experience into something special.
So, how do we embark on this coffee adventure together?
In just three steps, we will transform your coffee experience from ordinary to extraordinary :
Step 1:
Discover the world of gourmet coffee with our informative workshops and courses. We’ll demystify the complexities and make it accessible for everyone. Immerse yourself in our world-class coffee workshops, where you’ll unlock the secrets of brewing perfection. First, we will help you understand the different types of gourmet coffee available and break down the barriers that make it seem complicated.
Step 2:
Explore our carefully curated selection of premium coffee beans. Each batch is meticulously roasted to perfection, ensuring a consistent and exceptional taste. Learn more on this page to discover the wide range of exquisite coffee options we have to offer. Next, we will teach you the secrets to brewing the perfect cup of coffee every time, ensuring consistency and quality.
Step 3:
Take action! Whether it’s giving us a call, making an appointment, signing up for our coffee workshop, or placing an order for our exquisite coffee, we’re here to assist you in achieving your coffee dreams. Place an order for our exceptional coffee, and let your taste buds dance with joy. Finally, we will provide you with access to our carefully curated selection of premium coffees, sourced from around the world, so you can enjoy the best flavors and aromas in the comfort of your own space.
Say goodbye to complexity and high prices, and hello to simplicity, affordability, and deliciously smooth coffee for your home, office, or commercial establishment with Highlander Coffee. Let our team take you on a personalized journey of exploration, making the process of learning and enjoying coffee a breeze.
Ready to take the first step towards coffee greatness?
Give us a call, make an appointment, sign up for our coffee workshop, or place an order for our exquisite coffee beans. We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Picture yourself savouring each sip of our meticulously crafted coffee, indulging in the richness and depth of flavour that Highlander Coffee can deliver.
The time has come for you to embrace your true coffee-loving potential and embark on a journey that will elevate your senses and satisfy your deepest desires.
Let Highlander Coffee be your guiding light in the realm of gourmet coffee.
Coffee Beans Selection
CLASSIC SINGLE ORIGINS
BRAZIL
COLOMBIA
COSTA RICA
ETHIOPIA
GUATEMALA
SUMATRA
Discover the World in Your Cup: A Guide to Single Origin Coffee Adventures!
Dive into the rich tapestry of single origin coffee beans, your passport to an array of distinct taste sensations. These special beans hail from specific corners of the globe, each batch roasted with care to spotlight their unique characteristics. Whether you sip it black or soften it with cream and sugar, single origin coffees are a treasure trove for those with a taste for quality and diversity.
In the realm of these coffee gems, you’ll find two main varieties: the exclusive specialty coffee, a testament to its origin, offering a premium experience at a higher price, and the versatile single estate coffee, which shares its roots yet may journey beyond its home soil. Both offer a taste adventure, though one comes with a more modest price tag.
When it comes to brewing, the French Press is a beloved method among enthusiasts, but don’t feel boxed in. Coffee enjoyment is a personal journey—subjective and ever-changing. Play the field with brewing techniques to discover your perfect match. Each variety of coffee bean might just redefine your idea of the ideal brew. Remember, “the best” is a daily discovery, not a fixed destination. Embrace your coffee quest and find the flavor that feels like home!
ESPRESSO BLENDS
Unraveling the Magic of Espresso Coffee Bean Blends: Your Ultimate Guide to a Flavorful Adventure
Espresso coffee bean blends are like a barista’s secret recipe – mixing different beans to whip up something special that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Each blend is a little world of its own, with flavors that are rich, balanced, and oh-so-smooth.
Think of blended coffee as the heart and soul of those classic Italian espressos. It’s all about mixing up single-origin beans, each with their unique taste, to create a flavor that’s way more intriguing than going solo.
Don’t stress about how to brew it, either. Whether you’re all about the French Press vibe or into the Aeropress scene, it’s your call. Coffee’s super personal, after all.
Every coffee origin brings something cool to the table – from where it’s grown to how it’s roasted and prepped. Some beans get a longer roast to amp up the flavor; others keep it light and bright.
Whether you’re into brewing or pressing, each style brings out different notes in the coffee.
Bottom line: The “best” way to enjoy coffee? It’s whatever floats your boat. So chill, grab a cup, and savor your coffee moment.
In Celebrating Our 20th Dedication to Our Loyal Customers
‘Why Do You Love Highlander Coffee?’
Feedback & Reviews
Our Testimonials
“Best coffee in Singapore! ‘Nuff said”
— Mr Aditya Pande
“Incredible locally roasted coffee…”
“Incredible locally roasted coffee at unbeatable prices and excellent customer service, not to mention the fastest and most reliable shipping times among the local roasters that I have tried. When we finally bought an espresso machine for our home, there was no doubt in my mind that I’d be getting my usual supply of beans from Highlander. I’ve ordered Quattro, Supremo, and Trio blends so far and all have gotten raves from family and guests. It’s easy to fall in love with coffee over and over again with their beans – thank you, Highlander Coffee!”
— Ann Yeong
“Amazing coffee…”
“Easily the best flat white in Singapore, and on top of that, everything is very reasonably priced too. Amazing coffee…”
– MS Samantha Lauw
“A winning combination!”
“…The coffee is great and people are genuine and unpretentious though experts in the field of coffee. A winning combination!”
– MS Victoria Dook
“I thoroughly enjoy their coffee.”
“A group of individuals who love their craft, always service with a smile. I thoroughly enjoy their coffee. Worthy of 5 stars!”
— Mr Ethan He
“Fresh beans, fresh brews.”
“Fresh beans, fresh brews. Excellent quality, first class service, good pricing.”
— Mr Simon Quek
“Reasonably priced.”
“Great coffee. One of the best in Singapore and also very reasonably priced.”
— Mr Muhammad Farid
“Friendly boss!”
“Attended a mini workshop on coffee. Cosy place with a friendly boss!”
— Mr Aurelius Yeo
“Best coffee (if not the best)...”
“Definitely one of the best coffee (if not the best) you can get in Singapore.”
— Mr Coleman Yee
“Staff are super friendly and helpful…”
“We’ve never had a bad coffee here, as each pour has come out smooth, aromatic and full of flavour. It helps that they hand roast their beans in house and that the staff are super friendly and helpful, so they can walk you through the options and help create the perfect cup for your exact tastes.”
— UrbanJourney
“Roasting consistently high quality beans…”
“Highlander was one the earliest cafes that roasted and sold its own beans, even before cafes became hipster and artisanal. I think they contributed to the development of the coffee scene by brewing excellent coffee, being uncompromising in all steps of preparation, and roasting consistently high quality beans for home baristas like me. I have been buying beans from them for about 10 years.”
— Ivan Liew
“Most refreshing coffee in Singapore…”
“I have been visiting this place regularly in the last few years and it’s amazing how the consistency and quality of the coffee has been maintained. Most refreshing coffee in Singapore at the cost of bragging I must say I do know my coffees. A must go to place even if it can be a little out of the way.”
— VlpSingapore
“Better pricing for the roasted beans…”
“A nondescript place which is not difficult to get to provided you know how to walk there. They do serve coffee there but I go there to get my coffee beans. Found that they have a better pricing for the roasted beans compared to other roasters and the coffee is just as good.”
— Mr Benjamin Yang
“It’s a gem.”
“The best black coffee I have had in Singapore for almost a year. Smooth texture and well balanced flavor. I also buy roasted beans here so that I found grind and brew coffee at home. I come on a monthly basis and the quality never let me down. It’s a gem.”
— Mr Frank Fang
“Decent roast without the hoo ha…”
“Good old proper medium roasts! So underrated just because they haven’t got the hipster interior design down, but these guys have decent roast without the hoo ha, and they train baristas so you’re not going to be caught out with a badly pulled shot.”
— Dr Cheryl Kam
“Baristas are friendly and very approachable.”
“Old is gold they say. Highlander has been around since before the artisanal hipster coffee trend started! They sell coffee, equipment and classes. Always worth a visit if you’re a coffee lover. Baristas are friendly and very approachable.”
— Mr Namdev Sachathep
“Great consistent coffee year after year.”
“Great consistent coffee year after year. Well priced drinks, can get your supply of beans too as they are a roaster too. Only grouse is they close too early, good for the friendly staff but little bit inconvenient for me 😅”
— Kai Rene Teh
“Very good coffee with reasonable price.”
“Very good coffee with reasonable price. Ever since my husband and I move to Singapore, this is THE place for us to buy freshly roasted coffee beans”
— 孙洁琼
“It’s really good!”
“This is Luc from last week’s coffee workshop! I just tried the Quattro Blend at home and it’s really good! Will definitely buy again!”
— Jean Luc Tin Sive
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For offices and F&B establishments, do you provide FREE samples for trial if we are interested?
COFFEE SAMPLING
Office and Existing F&B Establishment
If you keen to SAMPLE the variety of our coffees in small quantities, you may EMAIL (enquiries@highlandercoffee.com) to PURCHASE them by cash at WHOLESALE prices, we will deliver to you FREE-OF-CHARGE, without the minimum order requirement. Applicable for FIRST TIME TRIAL ORDER ONLY.
Alternatively, please make an appointment to come by our showroom to taste the different coffees with NO OBLIGATION. Tel: 62261686, 49 Kampong Bahru Road S(169362).
Startup F&B Establishment
Please make an appointment with your contacts to taste our coffees at 49 Kampong Bahru Rd. Singapore 169362.
Do you roast your own coffee beans and does Highlander Coffee possesses the required food safety certifications?
We pioneered INSTORE roasting in Aug 2006 with a 3kg Diedrich from USA for our own use at our espresso bar and retail beans. This is a Singapore NEA approved practice. As we naturally progress to the wholesale business, we outsourced our roasting to an AVA approved 3rd party roaster.
In Singapore, it is illegal to roast beans instore (NEA certification) and supply wholesale to other food and beverage establishments. See http://www.ava.gov.sg/explore-by-sections/food/food-manufacturing-storage-innovation/overview-of-food-establishments-in-singapore
As our wholesale business grew, we eventually become a AVA certified wholesale roaster and supplier. End 2012, we finally WHOLLY OWN a roasting plant; producing coffee almost daily for both retail and wholesale with AVA (2012) and Halal (2015) certification. Our roasting facility is located at Food Exchange, 28 km away from our espresso bar (NEA certified since 2006)!
Where are the beans sourced from?
Our beans are sourced from all over the world from origins in South America, Central America in Africa and Indonesia.
How often are your beans roasted?
At our Food Xchange roasting plant, we roast almost daily or at least four times a week! If you don’t plan well, you are likely to boast about roasting every day! Realistically we still need to take care of machine maintenance and packing of beans!
Why are these beans special? Flavor?
They are special because each has its own characteristics to add complexity to the flavours our customers desire. Typically, they are citrusy, sweet, nutty, herbal, earthy, spicy and full bodied.
Favorite roast? How do you get this flavor?
Medium to medium dark roast or city to full city as some will call it. We find that within these degree of roasts, there is a good balance of sweetness, bitterness, body and acidity. Ultimately this is what our customers approve of and keep coming back for more.
Why is Highlander Coffee unique?
We believe making good consistent coffee can be easily available or taught to everyone to greatly improve the quality of our beverage experience. To be available to everyone it must be simple to master for an individual, organisation or a commercial establishment. Coffee should easily be learned and not intimidating or overcomplicated. Since 2004, Highlander Coffee is committed to making it simple for anyone to experience good consistent coffee by sharing, serving, and support of our in-house roasted coffees, espresso coffee machines and coffee training workshops. For more than a DECADE, our VALUES have kept us focused to achieve steady and consistent GROWTH. SIMPLY put, we want our customers to continue recognizing us as ENDURING, DEPENDABLE and CREDIBLE. We have established a broad customer base that either enjoys coffee at our espresso bar or who purchases beans to savour at home. Commercial establishments and offices trust our roasts to serve their coffee customers and employees.
Where and how can I start buying your coffee beans?
You may PURCHASE ONLINE, pick up coffee beans at our retail cafe and shop 49 Kampong Bahru Road OR contact us for a no obligation discussion regarding your PERSONAL, OFFICE OR CAFE needs.
If you have any further questions or specific inquiries regarding our home barista espresso machines, please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable team. We are here to assist you and ensure your home and handmade coffee enjoys a seamless and delightful coffee experience.
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