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Haha Isabel, you got to experience Leon's fast train of thought first hand At some points you just let him go and try to keep up 😅😅😅 I'm glad you both managed to make this happen. He's a treasure to coffee industry 🔥

Oh they are an EF company!

what a journey from melbourne, jakarta to singapore!

coffee is in his genes

Really lovely that you’ve created this podcast and “shine” a light 💡 towards the daily “grind” and people in the coffee industry. In the last 10-15 years, speciality coffee scene has truly grown, but we don’t see enough being spoken about the people behind this push. This podcast can potentially help others who may not understand speciality coffee to understand why things are done a certain way. To start seeking the opinions of baristas, respecting their profession to recommend the best for you. Before the 6 bars were available in Singapore, I found refuge in the far east outlet, because I was working in Orchard Central. At a time where white minimalist cafes were popping up, I was intrigued into this hole in the wall, like a bunker with a pink neon light. I was struck by the thoughtfulness by Aslam and his team back then, as they’d explain what was being served. It was heart warming to see textile neighbours visit the shop, and the baristas would know their orders and personally send it to their store. Despite opening another 5 bars, I get the same nostalgic feeling whenever I return to Far East Plaza. And I salute their bravery to open in such a place at that moment in time. As a barista now myself, I’m very sure these were some experience that I took with me, their hospitality and care for coffee. And I hope Singapore would start to see that there are many passionate people out there working to make you a wonderful and traceable cup of coffee. And it’s a job worthy of respecting. As Singaporeans we tend to be critical and judge a cafe for the 1 cup of coffee or experience. We tend to also compare and think who’s the best. I hope our community can grow in one that is supportive towards any businesses who are trying their best, and let them shine in their own way without comparisons. Going to a coffeeshop is like trying on a perfume, some scents suit you, and some don’t. Be less critical on Google reviews because your 1 star rating hurts their businesses. If you received a bad cup, please head back to the barista and tell him/her nicely. I’m very sure any passionate barista or coffee owner will be glad to remake the coffee, as they’d want you to have the best experience. And not all coffee shops are sit ins now, we’ve got little quaint takeaway bars that are also ready for a conversation or sharing. Don’t throw them shade for not providing wifi or enough seating.

I didn’t know The Community is THIS big!