Our family’s love for coffee runs deep, spanning two generations since the 1980s. We uphold a legacy of quality, driven to deliver exceptional coffee experiences that inspire and delight.
Our family’s love for coffee runs deep, spanning two generations since the 1980s. We uphold a legacy of quality, driven to deliver exceptional coffee experiences that inspire and delight.
Our Story
We are generational coffee roasters, crafting premium blends, private label solutions, and wholesale coffee supply
— preserving our rich heritage and connecting communities, one cup at a time.
Humble beginnings
The journey of Tan Lee Et Food Industry commences as a small-scale coffee roasting factory occupying less than 50 square meters in Bukit Batok Industrial Park.
Expanding Horizons
Relocated to Chin Bee Crescent, marking a significant expansion of production space and an increase in the number of coffee roasting machines to meet growing demand.
Quality and Innovation
Over a million dollars was invested in R&D to improve quality and increase efficiency - refine roasting techniques, streamline operations, and develop cutting-edge technologies for superior coffee.
PYROAST, Specialty Coffee
Under the leadership of Young Tan, PYROAST was launched as a dedicated specialty coffee arm. This marked a significant expansion into the retail market, offering consumers a new range of high-quality coffee.
Our Vision for the Future
Expanded retail presence with four outlets. We revolutionized Nanyang coffee with the invention of the first-ever traditional heritage Nanyang coffee capsules packaged in fully recyclable aluminium foil, combining convenience and sustainability.
Our Story
We are generational coffee roasters, crafting premium blends, private label solutions, and wholesale coffee supply
— preserving our rich heritage and connecting communities, one cup at a time.
Humble beginnings
The journey of Tan Lee Et Food Industry began as a small-scale coffee roasting factory with just two roasters, occupying less than 50 square meters in Bukit Batok Industrial Park.
Expanding Horizons
To meet growing demand, we relocated to 12 Chin Bee Crescent, significantly expanding our production capacity and increasing the number of coffee roasting machines, reinforcing our position as a leading Nanyang coffee roastery in Singapore.
Quality and Innovation
Guided by a passionate father-and-son duo, we invested over a million dollars in research, innovation, and new machineries to breathe new life into our traditional coffee hub. Together, they uplift the quality of our beloved Nanyang coffee, nurturing the craft to inspire future generations.
Introducing PYROAST
Under the leadership of Hao Xiang, PYROAST was launched as the dedicated specialty coffee arm of Tan Lee Et. This milestone marked a bold expansion into the retail coffee scene, introducing a curated range of specialty coffee and premium artisanal blends crafted for passionate coffee lovers.
Vision for the Future
Fuelled by innovation and sustainability, we are redefining coffee culture—delivering heritage-rich brews and game-changing, eco-friendly Nanyang kopi capsules to a growing community of coffee lovers. At the forefront of quality and connection, we brew the future of coffee while preserving the rich heritage of Singapore’s local brews—one cup at a time.
In a market where Nanyang coffee roasting is becoming a rare craft, Tan Lee Et Food Industry proudly stands as one of the few remaining traditional coffee roasting factories in Singapore. This legacy is more than just a business—it represents a dedicated commitment to preserving the rich heritage of local Singaporean coffee brews.
What began as a humble workshop with a single passionate roaster and a small space soon grew into a cherished family legacy. At just 15 years old, Hao Xiang joined the business to help ease his father’s workload but quickly developed a deep passion for coffee roasting.
Guided by the wisdom of his father and seasoned coffee veterans, Hao Xiang earned his Q Grader and R Grader certifications at the age of 20, becoming Singapore’s youngest and most skilled certified coffee professionals. Today, he continues to carry forward the family’s unwavering commitment to quality in coffee roasting, aspiring to keep the tradition of Singapore’s Nanyang coffee culture alive—preserving its rich heritage and craftsmanship for future generations of coffee lovers.
Gourmet Coffee
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