Located in the heart of Singapore, the historic complex of buildings known as “Chijmes” has been repurposed into a popular destination featuring restaurants and bars. The site was originally a Catholic convent dating back to the 19th century.
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Within this complex lies the Japanese tea-themed cafe called Hvala.
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Established in 2015, it currently operates four branches throughout Singapore.
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The flagship store of Hvala at Chijmes garners long queues daily, drawing attention mainly from the younger generation in Singapore.
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The interior of the cafe features a modern design with a conscious minimalist approach. In this tranquil atmosphere, visitors can enjoy a leisurely tea time.
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The cafe offers ample space with counter seats, table seating, sofa areas, and even traditional Japanese-style seating where patrons can relax while sitting on cushions without shoes.
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The drink menu encompasses a wide array of offerings including popular options like matcha, as well as sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, kamairicha(pan-fired tea), and gyokuro(shaded green tea). The staff meticulously prepares each cup of tea.
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The MATCHA HOJICHA LATTE, a blend of matcha and roasted green tea, stands out as a popular choice among the latte options.
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The matcha used is sourced from Uji, Kyoto.
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Hvala also offers a selection of sweets such as waffles, cakes, and sorbets.
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Their selection of matcha-based desserts is diverse, featuring items like matcha affogato, matcha parfait, and matcha mont blanc.
Within the cafe, various tea-related items, including tea and chasen (tea whisks), are available for purchase.
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Hvala is a valuable establishment in Singapore for those seeking an authentic experience with Japanese tea. If you happen to visit Singapore, be sure to stop by this unique destination.
Store Information
Address: 30 Victoria Street, Chijmes, Singapore
Opening hours: 12am-8:30pm
Open seven days a week
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