Suhaimi Sukiman

Coffee Entrepreneur & Author

Coffee Entrepreneur & Author

Suhaimi Sukiman’s journey in coffee has embraced both the old and the new of Singapore’s coffee culture. From his early days frequenting kopitiams with his Atuk and Ayah, watching kopi being pulled, to stepping behind the counter as a young barista at Starbucks, his love for coffee grew alongside the city’s evolving coffee scene. After serving his national duty, he returned to Starbucks in 2005, this time as a manager. It was here that he developed a strong foundation in leadership and training, evolving to become a Classroom Facilitator and eventually a Coffee Ambassador for Starbucks SRead More...

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Kopi, Coffee and Craft

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Coffee in Singapore is a story of people, tradition, and change. It’s the kopitiam uncle pouring kopi with practiced ease, the barista in a specialty café adjusting the grind for the perfect espresso, and the entrepreneur turning a dream into a café. It’s a city where old and new sit side by side, where a strong kopi O belongs just as much as a delicate pour-over.

Kopi, Coffee & Craft is a personal journey through this world, exploring what coffee

Kopi, Coffee and Craft

Books by Suhaimi Sukiman

Kopi, Coffee & Craft is a personal journey through this world, exploring what coffee

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Suhaimi Sukiman’s journey in coffee has embraced both the old and the new of Singapore’s coffee culture. From his early days frequenting kopitiams with his Atuk and Ayah, watching kopi being pulled, to stepping behind the counter as a young barista at Starbucks, his love for coffee grew alongside the city’s evolving coffee scene.
After serving his national duty, he returned to Starbucks in 2005, this time as a manager. It was here that he developed a strong foundation in leadership and training, evolving to become a Classroom Facilitator and eventually a Coffee Ambassador for Starbucks Singapore in his final year with the Siren. His drive to learn soon led him to Cuppachoice International in 2007, a specialty coffee roastery where he immersed himself in roasting and coffee sales. Through perseverance, he climbed the ranks from Executive to Director of Operations and Training by 2010.
He also became a competitive barista, placing third in the Singapore National Barista Championship in 2010 and 2011, and third again in the Singapore National Latte Art Championship in 2011. His expertise expanded when he joined Toby’s Estate in 2011, traveling to coffee farms and judging competitions. In 2013, he achieved a career milestone: becoming one of 55 globally certified World Barista Championship judges.
In 2014, Suhaimi became a co-partner at Dutch Colony Coffee Co., overseeing sourcing, roasting, and education. Under his leadership, Dutch Colony expanded regionally, supplying coffee to multiple countries. He also became an AST Trainer with the Specialty Coffee Association and continued judging world-sanctioned competitions.
From barista to roaster, competitor to entrepreneur, Suhaimi’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to coffee. Today, he remains dedicated to elevating the craft, growing Dutch Colony, and inspiring the next generation of coffee professionals.

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Kopi, Coffee and Craft

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