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BT Club brews up a storm at coffee masterclass

Readers master the art of pour-over coffee in an exclusive hands-on session, blending flavour, technique, and unique experiences

Dylan Tan
Published Mon, Jun 2, 2025 · 04:02 PM
    • The exclusive masterclass for The Business Times’ subscribers and readers was held at the Cheerful Goat Cafe in Waterloo Street.
    • The exclusive masterclass for The Business Times’ subscribers and readers was held at the Cheerful Goat Cafe in Waterloo Street. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    [SINGAPORE] The Business Times’ subscribers and readers gathered at the cosy Cheerful Goat Cafe in Waterloo Street for a sensory journey into the world of speciality coffee on May 24.

    The exclusive masterclass, aptly titled One Pour at a Time, brought together 12 coffee lovers for an intimate, hands-on pour-over experience guided by the cafe’s expert baristas.

    The workshop focused on helping participants master the delicate art of the pour-over technique. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    Held over two engaging hours, the workshop focused on helping participants master the delicate art of the technique – an increasingly popular brewing method that emphasises precision and patience.

    Attendees deepened their understanding of making coffee as both a science and an art with each carefully measured pour. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    They learnt how subtle changes in water temperature, grind size, pouring speed, and extraction time can dramatically alter the flavour profile of a single cup. With each carefully measured pour, attendees deepened their understanding of making coffee as both a science and an art.

    The crowd learnt how subtle changes can dramatically alter the flavour profile of a single cup. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    Beyond technique, guests had the chance to sample Cheerful Goat’s signature drinks, including its much-talked-about Yogurt Coffee and newly introduced coffee-based cocktails.

    Guests also sampled signature drinks from the cafe’s newly introduced coffee-based cocktails. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    The event concluded with a lively Q&A session and takeaway goodie bags that included premium instant coffee granules and more.

    Expert baristas from The Cheerful Goat took questions from the participants. PHOTO: ONG YU FAN

    This event is part of BT Club’s ongoing commitment to enrich the reader experience. Created exclusively for BT subscribers and readers, BT Club offers curated lifestyle and networking events that go beyond the newsroom – bringing readers closer to the stories, people, and passions behind the headlines.

    From chef-led dinners and art-gallery hops to property seminars and now coffee crafting, BT Club continues to create opportunities for learning, connection, and memorable shared experiences. For more information about BT Club and to find out about upcoming and past events, check btclub.sg regularly for updates.

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