Roast Your Own Coffee in Singapore’s First Live Roastery

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Roast Your Own Coffee in Singapore’s First Live Roastery

A 1.5-hour hands-on workshop at The Sundowner where you'll roast raw beans, brew your own cup and enjoy it with fresh bagels.

Roast Your Own Coffee in Singapore’s First Live Roastery.

Duration
1.5 hours
Location
Singapore
Operator
The Sundowner
Category
Cooking Class
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

At The Sundowner you step beyond the cafe counter into Singapore’s first live coffee roasting experience: a compact, 1.5-hour workshop that traces a cup from plant to pour in a desert-themed bar (or on the garden rooftop when space requires). Led by an in-house barista, the session is built for casual enthusiasts who want to watch, work and taste the craft of coffee firsthand.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MILESTONE

Singapore’s first live coffee roasting experience

The Sundowner runs the city’s inaugural live roasting workshop — a short, focused introduction to coffee provenance and hands-on roasting designed for enthusiasts.

THE PROCESS

From green bean to cup

Participants see a live coffee plant, select raw beans, roast them over a fire, grind by hand and experiment with brewing methods such as pour‑over and the Moka pot — then taste the result.

THE SETTING

A quirky desert-themed bar (or rooftop garden)

The workshop is staged in The Nomad’s Tent — The Sundowner’s desert-themed bar — or, when capacity dictates, on the garden rooftop; fresh bagels are served alongside your personal brew.

What the day feels like

What the workshop feels like

The class moves briskly: a short primer on origins, a look at a living coffee plant, hands-on selection and roasting of green beans over an open heat source, manual grinding, then a chance to try brewing techniques and drink what you made — paired with a simple bagel brunch.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop is best for — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Coffee curiousIdeal for casual enthusiasts who want a short, hands-on primer on roasting and brewing without needing prior experience.
2
Families with teensSuitable for family groups where participants are 13 or older; the session is geared to learners rather than very young children.
3
Food & drink seekersA compact brunch-adjacent experience: you get to taste your own fresh brew paired with bagels, making it rewarding for those who value culinary process and sampling.
4
Not for young childrenNot suitable for children under 13 — the hands-on roasting and focused format are aimed at older teens and adults.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The workshop runs 1.5 hours.

What to Bring

No specialist gear required; the session is designed for casual enthusiasts — comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate.

Logistics & Meeting Point

Meet at The Sundowner, 705a E Coast Rd, Singapore 459062.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the workshop?

The Roast Your Own Coffee workshop lasts 1.5 hours.

Where do participants meet?

Meeting takes place at The Sundowner: 705a E Coast Rd, Singapore 459062.

What is the minimum age to participate?

The workshop is for ages 13 and up.

What will I actually do during the session?

You’ll see a live coffee plant, select and roast raw beans over a fire, grind them by hand, and experiment with pour‑over and Moka pot brewing techniques.

Will I get to taste what I roast?

Yes — you’ll drink your own fresh brew, and fresh bagels will be served as part of the session.

Where in The Sundowner does the workshop take place?

The session is held in The Nomad’s Tent (the desert‑themed bar) or on the garden rooftop when capacity requires.