Filter Notes Asia edition

The Friday Edit

Beans, gear and good finds. Every Friday.

Edition No. 04
14 August 2026

Shopping region

Local availability, prices and fresh coffee sources.

The Friday Edit

Excellent beans. Interesting objects. Once a week.

The new regional edit, every Friday. Nothing else.

01 / The cover story Object of the week

Control without clutter — Asia Edit

A Singapore-routed Rocket gives the Asia edit its polished espresso centre. Two region-roasted coffees keep the cup close to home, then a plug-free kettle, compact scale and cold-brew bottle make the supporting gear unusually practical.

Appartamento TCA GB — Copper by Rocket Espresso

Spotlight

Rocket Espresso · Machines

Appartamento TCA GB — Copper

A compact heat-exchanger espresso machine with adjustable boiler-pressure temperature control.

The Singapore route turns a compact Italian heat exchanger into a practical regional purchase.

S$2,750

In stock at the stored official or authorised regional checkout route; checked 9 August 2026.

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02 / Fresh coffee 2 bags to know

Beans for the week

A short regional edit of fresh coffees worth brewing now.

ProcessAnaerobic natural

Coffee

Homeground Coffee Roasters · Coffee beans

Worka Chechele Heirloom

Worka Chechele, Sidama, Ethiopia · Anaerobic natural · Filter · cherry, baked pineapple, peach, golden kiwi

Singapore-roasted anaerobic natural coffee supplies fruit intensity without sacrificing a clear official story.

ProcessFully washed

Coffee

PPP Coffee · Coffee beans

Indonesia Nismara Ijen

Ijen, East Java, Indonesia · Fully washed · Filter · red apple, almond, brown sugar

An Indonesian fully washed lot keeps the origin regional and the flavour grounded.

03 / The objects 5 more to know

The gear edit

The objects making brewing more precise, more enjoyable or simply better looking.

Stovetop kettle

Brewista · Manual brewing

Artisan Induction Stovetop Kettle

A 700ml gooseneck kettle shaped for induction or conventional stovetop use.

Induction compatibility avoids locking the recommendation to one plug standard.

Scale

Brewista · Tools & water

Smart Scale 3.0

A compact rechargeable brew scale with timer and espresso-friendly modes.

Five modes and USB-C charging make it a strong everyday regional buy.

Cold brew

Varia · Manual brewing

STEEP Cold Brew Bottle

A compact immersion cold-brew bottle offered through a Singapore specialty retailer.

A closed filter basket makes cleanup and fridge service unusually tidy.

PPP x Rapha Custom Cycling Cap by PPP Coffee

Small find

PPP Coffee · Accessories & oddities

PPP x Rapha Custom Cycling Cap

A Singapore coffee-and-cycling collaboration patterned around terrain and weather.

A sharply discounted Singapore coffee-and-cycling collaboration has real graphic identity.

CMCR x Cruddy CSNC Housewarming Mug by Common Man Coffee Roasters

Small find

Common Man Coffee Roasters · Accessories & oddities

CMCR x Cruddy CSNC Housewarming Mug

A green glass mug illustrated for the Chye Seng Huat Hardware housewarming collaboration.

The neighbourhood artwork feels genuinely local rather than like generic branded merch.

Editorially selected, never paid placement. Prices and availability can change; affiliate links are always disclosed.

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