All About The Beans

This guy knows his coffee. “I love anything of a dark roast. Ethiopian and Ugandan especially, but only if you roast it right.” No prizes for guessing what Eric does for a living. The barista not only studies the beans, he spends his free time café hunting. “Singapore’s a huge hub for coffee unlike Malaysia (where he’s from), and I love discovering new pockets and meeting baristas who share the same passion as me,” he said. On his way to work sporting a snapback, skate sneaks and a utility backpack, Eric also shared that he was hugely into sports and fitness when he was in Australia. “Ever since I got to Singapore though, it got harder to keep on track,” he rued. Another passion of his – music, especially those of the 40s to 70s, ranging from the classics, rock, blues and jazz. His ultimate icons? Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.