Every year, the world drinks about 200 million tonnes of coffee. To give you a good idea of how much coffee that really is, it’s just enough to give a cup of java to every single person on this planet. And it’s all thanks to the amazing people within the warm, hot and humid places in the world that has the perfect growing conditions for the world’s favourite caffeinated beverage!
With each sack of beans coming from different parts of the world with different processing methods, climate and species, what turns these into a great cup of coffee boils down to the people in three of these great coffee roasters and coffee shops in Taman Tun Dr Ismail who pour their care and attention to bring out the aromas, flavours and tasting notes found in your cup of coffee. So close your laptop, put your phone down and unwind with these great tasting cups of coffee at TTDI!
1. Common Man Coffee Roasters
Found at the very border of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Common Man Coffee roasters is found at Plaza Vads and just downstairs from Anytime Fitness, this Singapore-based coffee shop shifts their focus on one thing and one thing only. Which is to source specialty coffee beans sustainably, ethically, and roasting them perfectly to reach their standards. And sure enough, they did!
Common Man Coffee Roasters’ menu displays an impressive selection of main dishes, breakfast items and desserts. But what put their name on TTDI is their hand-crafted coffees with specialty-grade beans that are all single origin and either processed through traditional means or with their wacky, wild and even weird experimental fermentations that makes a wonderful one-of-a-kind cup of coffee.
And if you’re getting into the hobby of brewing your own perfect cup of coffee, Common Man Coffee Roasters also sell a variety of coffee brewing gear like drippers, filters, brewers, kettles and ceramic drinkware to get you started. In addition to that, you can also book an appoint in their Barista Academy to learn the ins and outs and even pick up a few tips and tricks to truly create your perfect cup of coffee.
If you are exploring the world of artisan coffees and want to support great coffee plantations, Common Man Coffee Roasters is a great place to start!
Address:Plaza Vads, A-G-1 New Podium, 1, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:Every day, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
2. 43 Coffee
Relatively hidden within TTDI and only found upstairs and with a pale brick exterior, 43 Coffee is the prime dealer for some of the most unique coffee beans and teaching you in how to brew their specialty coffee they roast in-house properly!
The pride and joy of 43 Coffee’s menu boils down to their simple list of coffee and espresso-based drinks, and even expanding to their selection of specialty teas. All of the beans that you may select from all originate from all parts of the world and roasted and fermented in a variety of levels that give each and every one of the coffee beans their own unique taste.
While 43 Coffee also carries their own brand of coffee beans and tea leaves, they even sell their own selection of instant coffee and coffee drip bags from Gaya for those who want a good cup of coffee, but don’t have the equipment or time to do so. Just add water, stir and then your good!
If you’re a coffee bar that want to give your customers a cup of coffee that stands out from chain brands or you want to blow your guests minds at home, pick up a bag of 43 Coffee’s very best beans custom-tailored to your needs!
Address:14A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., Closed on weekends
3. Artisan Roast Cafe
Now operating for over 10 years and still going strong, Artisan Roast Coffee is a mainstay café within the TTDI community. Though they have seen their fair share of changes over the years since their opening, Artisan Roast Coffee never lost sight of their core goal: Serving great food, pastries and coffee to the citizens of TTDI!
Artisan Roast Coffee still maintains their original menu that has changed over the course of a decade. However, for their drinks menu, specifically for their coffee drinks, is unique in helping customers in deciding what they would like in a form of a chart, narrowing down whether if they want milk or not, how much milk they like, hot or iced, if they want it sweeter, or asking about their filter coffee choices of the day.
Artisan Roast Coffee may not obsess over each individual step of brewing the perfect cup of coffee, but if you looking for a good vibe and a quiet corner to enjoy your food, coffee and maybe a good book or forum, then this coffee shop is the place for you!
Address:4, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurOperating Hours:Weekdays, 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Weekends, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
