SHIMWORLD.com Weekly Column in THE BRUNEI TIMES 
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchise which has for many years operated predominantly in the Brunei capital recently opened its 4th outlet right inside “L Block” of the Brunei Shell Petroleum head office in Panaga, Seria. The prices are generally about 15 per cent lower than that of the other outlets in Bandar Seri Begawan and business hours are from Mon to Sat, 6.30 am to 5.30 pm except Saturday (opens till 2.30 pm). This is of course good news for employees and contractors of Brunei Shell Petroleum whose first meal and drink of the day had until now been from the canteen. Read more …
sarajane228 4:06 pm on April 9, 2009 Permalink |
I also need a piece of tiramisu and a cup of latte to treat myself good in this breezy afternoon.
Carol 9:54 pm on April 9, 2009 Permalink |
I don’t like this post because it reminds me of what is so close yet unobtainable.
Pearl 8:00 am on April 10, 2009 Permalink |
aint d same though
Jan Shim 11:42 am on April 10, 2009 Permalink |
I know what you mean. A corporate environment is hardly what I’d call conducive to a relaxing cuppa. The smell of coffee can do wonders for those working there seeking a temporary escape or relief from their daily grind.
By comparison, the Coffee Bean outlet in Gadong is frequented by patrons of a very diversified background including family members of foreign missions, students with their laptops and iPods, etc the ambient is completely different.
Steven Leong 11:00 am on April 10, 2009 Permalink |
Your cake shot made me so hungry… now I gotta go find myself some food. Nice one, jan.
Nicholas Leong 11:59 am on April 10, 2009 Permalink |
I need coffee. Why am I working when the rest of the world is on holiday!?
Amy 11:07 pm on April 18, 2009 Permalink |
Nice Shots~ & Im in it! Can I have it?! Thanks. HehE
UNRUSHED « SHIMWORLD 1:16 am on July 8, 2009 Permalink |
[...] popular meeting place for many regular patrons and is also frequented by many expats. I suspect Coffee Bean’s strategic isolation within the confines of Brunei Shell Petroleum headquarters helps keep clients [...]