Kyoto Coffee Joint % Arabica Opening Second Singapore Outlet In Holland Village

% Arabica was founded in Kyoto in September 2014 by coffee farm owner and coffee machine distributor Kenneth Shoji, who joined forces with world champion in latte art, Junichi Yamaguchi, who is currently global head barista of the brand. Since then, % Arabica has gained popularity worldwide for its coffee, using beans freshly roasted on-site in beautifully designed stores. There are now 34 stores in 10 countries, including Germany, France, Hong Kong, as well as upcoming ones in Canada, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.​​​​​​​

Photo: @arabica.sg, Instagram

Here's a look at the coffee chain's soon-to-be-opened branch in Arab Street.

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Both stores boast an in-house coffee roaster, and will serve two categories of coffees: the house % Arabica Espresso Blend and a rotating Single Origin Espresso from Ethiopia, Brazil, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and other countries. The caffe lattes are priced at $7 (8oz) and $8 (12oz), while the Iced Lattes are priced at $8 (12oz). ​​​​​​​Other drinks include the Matcha Latte and Sparkling Lemonades.

Photo: @arabica.hk, Instagram

The brand's line of clean and simply designed merchandise like sneakers, tumblers and bags will be offered at the Singapore outlets, too.

Photo: @arabica.hk, Instagram

Shafi also shares that the local baristas here have undergone training at the brand’s stores in Kyoto and Shanghai. % Arabica's global head barista and latte art champ Junichi will also be visiting the store in Arab Street for a few days when the store opens next month, so fans can look forward to meeting him then.

Photo: Junichi Yamaguchi, Facebook

% Arabica will be at 56 Arab Street S199753. Address for Holland Village branch currently unavailable. https://arabica.coffee/en/.