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So i went back to my favorite study spot yesterday at Starbucks Fusionopolis to mug my dreaded Finance paper next week.

As always, I did my routine of finding a cosy spot, set down my laptop, and sauntered to the counter to order a drink.

I didn't feel like having my usual Mocha Frappucino, and feeling adventurous, I decided to try something else.

It was then I realised that I had absolutely no clue what to order.

I knew nuts about coffee.

I mean coffee is coffee, so my first thought was "What's with the many choices??"

But I had to satisfy the inner curiosity in me, and decided to swallow my pride and seek help from B, the coffee fanatic, who promptly decided to give me a half and hour lecture on the various types of coffee available.

So I'm gonna share it with you readers for this week's Sunday Scoops, so you won't look as foolish as I did when I had no clue what to order! (:

Let's go one by one for all the common types shall we! I'm gonna explain in layman Zoe terms! (:

CAPPUCCINO

Argubly Italy's most famous drink, and possibly the coffee drink that most folk know, the cappuccino is essentially, as the purists call it, "A shot of espresso with the remainder
being 50% steamed milk and 50% milk foam/froth."

LATTE

The Latte is pretty similar to Cappuccino actually, it being Espresso with steamed milk and usually, a small cap of foam. So the difference is actually the amount of foam and milk. In my humble opinion, the Cappuccino would probably be a healthier choice since the milk content is lower.

FLAT WHITE

Flat white's essentially Latte without the foam on top. However, a flat white differs from a latte in that it is usually served in a small ceramic cup, whereas a traditional latte is served in a glass with the steamed milk poured over the espresso shot.

AMERICANO

In Yakun terms, the Americano is really Kopi O' with no sugar. I'm sure B will totally disagree, but that's pretty much how I see it.

ESPRESSO

And finally, Espresso, which simply a shot of bitter blast that will thoroughly jolt you awake. Mind you, this small bit of liquid packs a real punch, and can taste quite nasty if you ain't used to concentrated coffee. It's kinda like a tequilla shot in a way.

Voila!

If you have successfully made it to this sentence, you've passed the Zoe coffee test and you're ready to act all ATAS when you visit Starbucks the next time! Hee!

“The house has far too many temptations, like TV, internet, bed… so I can’t study at home. But the library is always packed with people and King Albert Park Macdonald’s is too noisy. The Starbucks at the shopping centre doesn’t allow studying…What should I do??”
Has this dilemma ever bothered you?

Find yourself wandering to place after place, trying to find a suitable spot to mug, do your project, or just spend a lazy Sunday afternoon reading a good book?

Now fret no more! I discovered a really secret little place that is cozy, comfortable, and best of all, quiet!

And yes, it’s actually the world’s famous coffee chain, Starbucks (: Oh but Zoe mentioned earlier that most Starbucks don’t allow people to study? But yes this one certainly does!

The outlet is situated at:
Fusion polis -
Connexis
No. 1 Fusionopolis Way
#01-20
Singapore 138632
Tel: 6469 8761

Beautiful building huh! (:

This place is packed on weekdays, but absolutely deserted during weekends so it’s a safe haven for you to chill out with your friends, read your magazine, or do your own study for the dreaded exams without having to deal with the noise of pre-pubescent teens or having someone next to your table waiting for you to finish your latte and getting up from your seat.

The only catch is that the place is so deserted the nearest MRT station is a good 10 minutes walk away, so some form of alternative transport might be needed to reach this place. But if what you really need is a dose of tranquility, it’s well worth the trouble!

Snacks i got there from my last mugging!

Those who need some snacks as extra fuel for their mugging might want to head down to Jason’s Marketplace at the basement level where there’s a wide array of snacks, including my favorite Japanese tidbits! (:

If you’re sick of Starbucks and you’re looking for something more exotic or unique, there’s also Black Canyon Coffee, a famous coffee chain that originated from Bangkok. Or if you’re in the mood to reward yourself with some good food after a long day of mugging, you might want to try Koryo Korean restaurant located on the second floor. For those who want something light, there’s also Soup Spoon!

Do consider this place as an alternative the next time you need a quiet place!

Here's a map of Fusion polis -
Connexis!