Starbucks Reserve (PLQ)

(Redemption: Free handcrafted drink)

Brewing Method: Coffee Press
Region: Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Varietal: Arusha, Typica
Process: Natural
Alluring notes of port-glazed pineapple and dried goji berry with a hint of rooibos

Brewing Method: Pourover
Region: Gakenke, Rwanda
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Sweet caramel and bright tangelo notes with a delicate, spiced cocoa-dust finish

Brewing Method: Pourover
Region: Kiambu, Kenya
Varietal: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Fragrant, juicy pomelo notes with herbal hints and a fresh grenadine body and sweetness

Do expect to wait, as it’s full house most of the time. Serves both normal and reserve menu. It’s a good working spot, to enjoy me-time.

Finally, a new Christmas drink by Starbucks, and a good one as well!

The Jolly Baked Apple Frappuccino (S$9.90 for Venti-sized beverage) was the new addition to Starbucks’ classic Christmas beverages. What was awesome about this (especially the Frappuccino version) was that it came with the baked apple sauce that had lots of real apple bits inside. Although some extra stirring was necessary to mix the sauce well with the coffee, the sweetness of the baked apple sauce gave a nice festive feel, as though this was some sort of a Thanksgiving dessert drink.

The best part: if you are not in the mood for coffee, you could also order the caffeine-free variant. Just ask for Jolly Baked Apple Cream Frappuccino.