Register Here: https://www.suzukicoffee.com.sg/product/coffee-around-the-world-tasting-workshop/

*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Saturday (23 May): 10am - 12pm

This guided tasting experience traces how Singapore’s maritime trade routes shaped what coffee Singaporeans drank, beginning with the rise of Nanyang kopi.

Early coffee arriving by sea from Southeast Asia - particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam- was traded through Singapore’s port as a durable, bulk commodity. Long sea voyages, tropical storage, and port-side warehousing influenced roasting styles, giving rise to the dark, robust profiles associated with Nanyang kopi culture.

As Singapore’s trade networks expanded and shipping efficiency improved, a wider range of origins began reaching local roasters. In the late 20th century, pioneers such as Sarika Gourmet and Suzuki Coffee played a key role in ushering in second wave coffee, introducing espresso-based beverages, consistent roasting standards, and a broader appreciation for origin differentiation.

Participants will taste coffees that reflect this progression—from Southeast Asian origins tied to traditional kopi to later-imported beans made accessible through evolving maritime trade. Through flavour, storytelling, and trade context, the session reveals how Singapore’s port transformed local coffee culture over time.