Singapore is known as a country of change and innovation, so it is not surprising that many places morph and transform with time. While some tourist spots remain, reassuringly, the same, others are reinvented, closed down and reopened and sometimes even replaced. The constant changing of the commercial landscape reflects the changing needs of not only the local consumers but also the tourists who come here.
A relatively recent addition to the Tiong Bahru locale is Forty Hands, a coffee bar that claims that an average of forty hands are needed to make a cup of coffee, from the plant to the cup. The newly opened coffee bar is intent on bringing Fair Trade coffee to the consumer. While a warm cup of coffee is a basic pleasure in most developed nations, growing it is the main livelihood for millions of people in developing nations. The history of coffee is filled with tales of exploitation and poverty, and only now with the advent of mass media are these stories coming to light. Forty Hands is dedicated to supporting a sustainable coffee economy by ensuring that farmers are paid a fair price. This has made it an instant hit with the socially conscious youth of today.
Although they specialise in coffee, the other items on the menu are also delicious. Drop in for Afternoon Tea at the Forty Hands, and sample scrumptious cakes and mouth watering gourmet sandwiches. The savoury sandwiches range from simple cheese and tomato to the richer mushroom and truffle sandwich. Patrons can leisurely sip their warm cuppa, all the while enjoying the cafe's laid-back atmosphere. Though closed on Mondays, the cafe is open from Tuesdays to Sundays.
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