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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Singapore's Alchemist coffee debuts first international outlets in Tokyo
Singapore coffee brand Alchemist has opened its first international outlets in Tokyo, Japan. Located in the neighbourhoods of Aoyama and Asakusa, the two new outlets opened in late June this year. The Aoyama store stretches approximately 140sqm with a seating capacity of around 30 seats. Its design features textured panels and wooden blocks, according to the brand's website. Meanwhile, the Asakusa store boasts approximately 200sqm and a seating capacity of around 70 seats. It offers a quieter, more tranquil space. Both outlets will offer over 10 types of coffee with prices of single items between ¥600 (US$4) and ¥1,200 with tax included. Alchemist also has plans to open 10 stores across Tokyo by the end of 2028. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and barista Will Leow, Alchemist began as a humble 4sqm coffee stand in Singapore's bustling central business district. Now with 11 stores across Singapore, Alchemist is known for quality coffee, where in-season high quality beans are roasted in small batches using methods carefully adapted to each bean's unique characteristics and condition. They also offer a range of products from coffee beans to coffee capsules and tea bags. 'We've always admired Japan's deep-rooted coffee culture and attention to detail,' said Leow. 'Our mission has always been to create a moment of connection over coffee. Expanding into Tokyo felt like a natural step forward for us, and we're humbled by the warm reception from the local community. We are excited to share our vision with coffee lovers in Japan – a country that already has such a deep and refined appreciation for quality and craft.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alchemist (@
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Singapore coffee brand Alchemist debuts 2 outlets in Japan, marking first overseas venture, Lifestyle News
Many Singapore-founded brands and companies have made a name for themselves overseas, and it seems coffee specialist Alchemist could be joining that list. The popular homegrown brand, which has several cafes in Singapore and is known for its minimalist aesthetic, has embarked on its first overseas venture with the opening of two outlets in Tokyo, it announced today (July 10). The new outlets, which debuted in late June, are located in the neighbourhoods of Aoyama and Asakusa, and serve more than 10 types of coffee, the brand shared. According to the brand, all coffee beans will be roasted in Singapore and the Tokyo outlets will also adopt Alchemist's philosophy of making quality coffee approachable and accessible for everyone. Both outlets have two floors, with the Aoyama outlet having a seating capacity of approximately 30 seats and the Asakusa outlet larger at about 70. Speaking on why he chose to venture out into Japan, Will Leow, founder of Alchemist, stated in a press release that they've always admired Japan's "deep-rooted coffee culture and attention to detail". "Our mission has always been to create a moment of connection over coffee. Expanding into Tokyo felt like a natural step forward for us, and we're humbled by the warm reception from the local community. We are excited to share our vision with coffee lovers in Japan," he said. Alchemist has plans to open 10 outlets across Tokyo by end 2028. For those who aren't familiar, Alchemist is a Singapore coffee brand founded in 2016 and currently has 11 locations islandwide. And like the new Tokyo outlets, each store in Singapore is also uniquely designed. There, in-season beans are roasted in small batches using methods adapted to each variant's characteristics and conditions, and every outlet consistently offers more than 10 coffee varieties. [[nid:716027]]
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore coffee brand Alchemist opens its first Japan outlets in Tokyo
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SINGAPORE - Local coffee brand Alchemist has made its debut in Japan with the opening of two outlets in Tokyo, in the neighbourhoods of Aoyama and Asakusa, in late June. This is the first time the company, which was founded in 2016, has expanded outside of Singapore. Alchemist also has plans to open 10 stores across the Japanese city by the end of 2028. The 140 sq m Aoyama store seats 30 while the 200 sq m Asakusa store seats 70, with each single item priced between 600 yen (S$5.25) and 1,200 yen. Every Alchemist store carries more than 10 rotating menu items, and handles 80 to 100 single-origin coffees annually. In a media statement, Alchemist founder Will Leow says: 'We've always admired Japan's deep-rooted coffee culture and attention to detail. We are excited to share our vision with coffee lovers in Japan - a country that already has such a deep and refined appreciation for quality and craft.' Alchemist began as a humble 4 sq m coffee stand in Singapore's central business district, roasting its in-season beans in small batches. Today, Alchemist has expanded to 11 locations islandwide, with its flagship store in Khong Guan Building in MacTaggart Road boasting its own roastery.
