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Celebrate one of the world’s most beloved beverages this International Coffee Day!
We’re brewing up a storm with a rich blend of activities—from a brewing demonstration to coffee appreciation sessions.
Our brew-tiful friends at The Coffee Roaster (resident café at NUS AS8) will spill the beans on manual brewing method—perfect for home baristas and brewers who wish to craft their own brew without investing in a full espresso set-up!
Dr Liu Yunjiao from the Department of Food Science and Technology will also be sharing fascinating insights on how fermentation enhances the flavours and aromas of your coffee.
Finally, get your daily perk of knowledge with NUS Libraries’ rich collection of coffee-related resources.
Latte us indulge your love for coffee! ☕ Sign up now for just $6.35* to receive an infinity blend drip bag and a $5 voucher redeemable at The Coffee Roaster Café @ NUS AS8!
This event is organised by our librarians, Patsy Chia and Mak Jie Ying.
Students | $6.35 * 
*Price is inclusive of 9% GST. Payment to be made upon registration.
Learn
- Interesting facts about coffee fermentation
- To identify the key differences between Arabica and Robusta coffee species, and their respective applications in artisanal and local coffee
- Distinctive characteristics of coffee from different coffee origins
- Culture and composition of common espresso-based beverages on the menu, such as Espresso, Long Black and Flat White
- Where to find credible resources related to coffee
Speakers
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Ang Swee Heng
Managing Director, The Coffee Roaster Pte Ltd
Swee Heng is the founder of The Coffee Roaster, a prominent coffee brand in Singapore. He started the business at the young age of 20, driven by a strong passion for coffee and entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, The Coffee Roaster has grown into a high-volume cafe known for its consistent quality, as well as a leading coffee academy focused on bringing people closer through coffee. Swee Heng is a strong advocate of youth entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to empowering students.
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Dr Liu Yunjiao
Research Fellow, NUS Department of Food Science and Technology
During her PhD journey, Yunjiao worked on the valorisation of food by-products such as spent coffee grounds and biotransformation of food by-products for flavour and nutrition, aiming to contribute to the government's goal of “30 by 30”. The intellectual property (IP) on the valorisation of spent coffee grounds via fermentation technology has been patented and licensed to a company. Currently, Yunjiao continues to research the biotransformation of food processing by-products and plant proteins as alternative proteins in FST, NUS.
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Wong Suei Nee
Senior Librarian (Research Librarian – STEM)
Suei Nee has more than 10 years experience working as a Librarian. Her work interests include Systematic Review searching and teaching users how to search for full-text articles. On a daily basis, she enjoys talking to users, helping with their queries, and making friends with them. She has worked in both the Central Library and Medical Library, and relishes the different learning experience both libraries offer. She is also part of the Scholarly Communications and Systematic Review Team.
About The Coffee Roaster
The Coffee Roaster is a Singapore-based coffee company that operates a high-volume café and a leading coffee academy. Founded in 2014, it is dedicated to serving quality coffee while fostering connection and learning. Through its corporate team bonding programmes and latte art courses, The Coffee Roaster brings people closer together, one cup at a time.
Event Partners
Part of the University initiative
This event is specially for NUS students only.
Booking availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Disclaimer
All information provided on the presentations is on an “as is” basis and you agree that you use such information entirely at your own risk. NUS Libraries does not in any way, expressly or implicitly, endorse any third party products, processes
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NUS Libraries prohibits the use of presentation slides without permission.
NUS Libraries prohibits the use of presentation slides without permission.
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