Brawns & Brains

This is my first attempt at writing about my adventures on sourcing for places which serve great coffee around the Island, and my hands-on experiements on my latest hobby being a home barista. I visited a cafe nearby my residential area, Brawns and Brains, a newcomer that settled in Mountbatten a few months back. The cafe is tucked away in a quiet corner which contributes to the serene atomsphere, just the right setting to enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea. Despite living in my current apartment for more than 10 odd years, i was never aware of the cafe's existence until recently.

It is located at the old Singapore Badminton Hall which underwent several changes in its tenants in the recent years, B&B was the latest addition. I learnt about this place by chance when i walked past this banner with a rather interesting name that caught my attention.

What is so special about this cafe is that they roast their beans daily. This can only mean that every cup of coffee they deliver to the customer is the freshest. They usually serve single-origin organic beans from mainly Sumatra and Brazil, but i was in luck today as they were offering the Honduras region coffee beans which I did not come across before.

First up is the Sumatra Linlong Latte(S$3.50) Upon the first sip, i find it to be quite a heavily bodied, with little to no acidity. It might be due to them roasting their beans darker or the special characteristics of the Indonesian beans. There was a hint of spiciness to it as well. I could describe it as a very earthy flavour and an overwhelming aftertaste which I did not fancy. 

I preferred the Honduras Latte(S$3.50) which i failed to identify the name, as it was smoother with a medium - heavy body and just a hint of acidity. The rich espresso taste was creamy and the frothed milk complemented the espresso really well. A nutty flavour was present in the coffee. One thing about B&B's coffee which i enjoyed was that their perfect milk-to-coffee ratio; not too much milk was added and thus doing the coffee justice by not covering their original taste.

All in all, it is a great place to hang out with your family and friends while hiding away from the bustling Singapore streets on a weekend and have a cup of great coffee made by a group of dedicated baristas who are serious about their work. I highly recommend it!


P.S. : I apologize for the lack of photos. Not used to taking so many pictures during a meal.

Coffee : 8.5/10
Price : 9.5/10
Ambience : 9/10