gao gao matcha & hojicha in the east ๐๐ป
as someone who studies in the east and lives here 5/7 days of the weekโฆ we are SOOO short of good matcha ๐ฅฒ so i was exhilarated when i found this spot a couple months ago!!! went back today to see if the drinks were as good as i remember, and YUP. ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
๐ต ceremonial honey matcha ($8.20)
โญ๏ธ rating: 7.4/10
๐ต dark roast strawberry hojicha ($7.20)
โญ๏ธ rating: 7.5/10
wah. ok let me make this simple for yโall:
โ full-bodied & umami
โ balanced flavour
โ good portion size
โ accepts CDC/SG60 vouchers
what more do you need sia. only minor complaint i have is that the honey and strawberry were a touch too sweet, but iโm personally a 0/25% sugar drinker so itโs prob different for everyone.
the honey matcha was so refreshing (the barista was right) in the heat, and the matcha itself wasnโt bitter or astringentโeverything came together so smoothly. same goes for the hojicha, and you can taste chocolate notes in the dark roastโฆ DELECTABLE with their choice of strawberry.
small shop but very cozy, friendly baristas, accessible location (short walk from tanah merah mrt / bus stop Blk 55)! they have coffee too and currently run a christmas season menu
final verdict: i wish i lived next door
๐ with love, kelly
Besides the excellent ceremonial honey matcha and dark roast strawberry hojicha, Koffee Kollective offers a cozy environment perfect for quick breaks or casual meetups. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, often recommending seasonal specials like their Christmas menu. Since itโs just a short walk from Tanah Merah MRT and bus stops, itโs super accessible for daily visits. One thing Iโve noticed is their attention to quality and flavor balance โ the matcha isnโt bitter or astringent, and the hojicha carries subtle chocolate notes enhanced by their choice of strawberry. While I found the sweetness a bit high due to my personal preference for less sugar, they do accept CDC/SG60 vouchers, making it easier to enjoy these delicious drinks without hurting your wallet. Additionally, the shop serves coffee and other delightful lattes, giving you plenty of options beyond matcha and hojicha. If youโre exploring matcha and hojicha cafes in the East, Koffee Kollective is definitely a must-try โ I wish I lived next door to enjoy these quality drinks more often!
at least yall got a ton of home cafes ๐ญ nearest home cafe where I live is like 5km away