Would you pay $8 for an iced latte?
With prices ranging from $5.5 to $7.5 for an iced latte, %Arabica is known for having one of the most expensive cups of coffee in Singapore. But is it for good reason, or are you paying extra for the branding? Let’s find out.
Does %Arabica’s coffee actually taste good?
Brewed with their house blend, %Arabica’s latte is nutty and balanced. It’s good. Nothing too fancy, but the tasting notes are prominent.
But, that’s about it.
The coffee is great. But you can definitely find cheaper alternatives elsewhere. That being said, it’s really only $0.5-$1 more than the market price, so I am still guilty of indulging in a cup every now and then.
Lattes are priced at $7 for hot, and $8 for iced, while Americanos are priced at $6 for hot, and $6.6 for iced.
Meanwhile, for a sweeter alternative, you can consider the Spanish, a latte sweetened with condensed milk. It is priced at $7.8 for hot and $9 for iced.
Is it a good cafe to do work?
Without wifi and electrical sockets, %Arabica is not the most ideal place to sit down with your laptop. Most of their outlets, especially the one at Bugis and Somerset, are also really crowded.
Coffee beans to buy home
If you have your own home barista set-up, you can consider purchase %Arabica’s array of in-house coffee beans.
For a more fruity and tart profile, try their Jose Julian Corea 158 blend from Nicaragua. Whereas for a sweeter flavour, you can go for their Yirgacheffe Adado Grade 1 blend from Ethiopia.
More information of their beans can be acquired at their store.
Kenneth Shoji, founder of %Arabica aims to grow their coffee chain across the globe so that young baristas can ‘see the world through coffee’. Their flagship store opened in Kyoto before fanning out to Germany, China, United Kingdom, and finally Singapore.
Location: 56 Arab St, Singapore 199753
Opening hours: 8am- 8pm
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