Lot of cyclists on the roads and pavements these days, but just how bike-friendly is the city? Especially when it comes to bringing (folding) bikes into cafes--is it feasible? This week we ride into Elixir Boutique Roasters to check out the coffee, and the bike-parking situation.

https://www.elixirboutiqueroasters.com/

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

When you can't have coffee, you really think about coffee. We switch gears this episode for a more introspective look at why someone drinks as much (or as little) coffee as they do.

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

We kick off season 2 with an interview Daryl Chow, creator of local card game Kopi King! Hear him talk about why he designed this game, and what games like this mean for our cultural identity.

Get the game here: https://www.origame.co/kopi-king

The artist behind the game's beautiful graphics: https://www.instagram.com/yyishyan/

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

One last episode with the current (now old) mic, and it's a quick take on cold brew "instant packets". Should you buy these, or should you DIY?

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

Everything you thought you knew about ordering kopi (or teh) in Singapore has been a lie. Or an innocent mistake. Or this is really much ado about nothing, because here's a whole episode discussing the meaning and origin of the "C" in kopi C!

Ang Moh Dan's very helpful post that I mention during the episode: https://www.angmohdan.com/how-to-order-kopi/

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

Join me for a very different type of episode, where it's not about equipment or varietals or any of that--but it's about GE 2020. I've been thinking about this for some time now, and I hope that you'll find my thoughts aren't complete rubbish...

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

James Hoffmann's review of the grinder: https://youtu.be/FzOY2tHyZ4w

Buying the Niche Zero locally:

Highlander Coffee -- https://www.highlandercoffee.com/products-and-services/coffee-grinders/niche-zero-coffee-grinder/

Zen Coffee -- https://sg.carousell.com/p/local-warranty-new-niche-zero-coffee-grinder-264891070/?t-id=5asuzl6ULy_1591852103473&t-referrer_request_id=T2Rf3da1AtSGidGS

Official page of the Niche Zero: https://www.nichecoffee.co.uk/

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

Friends often ask me:

Both questions are about the worthwhile-ness of paying for coffee outside, so I'll tackle both in this episode by calculating the cost of coffee at home.

Link to the coffee map mentioned in this episode: https://www.google.com/maps/d/drive?state=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%221QLHuNsO1W6wGWLIEZkDozZz4WxIYoj11%22%5D%2C%22action%22%3A%22open%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22107676177825319852022%22%7D&usp=sharing

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)

AKA when you want better espresso, but don't have the budget for new machines! We're picking up right where left off to talk about smaller upgrades to the home espresso experience.

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

Espresso Cups (https://www.espressocups.com.sg/index.php?cPath=48)

James Hoffmann on salt in coffee (https://youtu.be/9PUWQQ-joKE)

Samin Nosrat book (https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/)

Intro/outro music: "Arcade" by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)