Was scrolling around social media and got to know about the opening of Sabana Coffehouse at Mei Ling Market & Food Centre. For those whom are not aware, Sabana Coffehouse has first started its operations as an online-based business before their move into the premises of the now-defunct Baker X at Orchard Central subsequently after the departure of Foreword Coffee Roasters in that space. These folks are situated within a stall unit that is located just across The Ceylonese Affair there — another stall which we had visited not too long ago within the food centre serving up Sri Lankan cuisine with an emphasis on Briyani and Appam. Sabana Coffeehouse is a stall that serves up beverages — its line-up of beverages consists of a series of Sabana’s Signatures, as well as that of Traditional and Specialty Coffee beverages. Non-coffee drinkers can also opt for Oriental Teas as well.
The Iced Black Sesame Kopi was something that we had previously tried during our visit to Sabana Coffeehouse during their days at Baker X; we found ourselves still gravitating towards this considering how they were serving only a variety of four different beverages on its opening day at Mei Ling Market & Food Centre. For the rendition of the Iced Black Sesame Kopi at Sabana Coffeehouse, it is observed that the beverage comprises of regularly-brewed local-style Nanyang Kopi that is topped with black sesame infused foam. Taking a sip of the Iced Black Sesame Kopi, we note that the Kopi here is freshly-brewed using the same recipe as they would with the Kopi (Hot); whilst not as rich and thick as what would expect out of a typical Kopi (Iced) — that being said, we felt that this gave some balance for the black sesame-infused foam that helped add a slight hint of sweetness and creaminess amidst the roasty and smoky notes of sesame that complemented the Kopi well, though the only qualm will be the slight temperature contrast of the Kopi that is still a little lukewarm being slightly cooled down from the ice cubes considering how this is a fresh brew after all.
