Waved: Trying out electromagnetic waves enhanced coffee and juices at Fowlie Road, Singapore

It was a lit-up neon signage that read, "World's First Beverages Enhanced by Electromagnetic Waves" that first piqued our curiosity as we were strolling the colourful, vibe-y streets of Joo Chiat (Fowlie Road).

Now, I'm no coffee connoisseur—my only requirement being that I need strong, robust coffee with oat milk before midday hits. Exceeding which, a throbbing headache would irrevocably set in the rest of the day (If you know what's wrong with me, please drop me a message T.T).

So with my curiosity piqued (and brain caffeine-starved), we stepped inside. I was impressed. The interior design, at least, held up the juicy promise of a futuristic, high-tech establishment. A metallic wave structure divides up the back (restricted) and front of the shop. Huge shiny coffee machines pepper the counter in the middle, and a "water-cooler" looking thing, which turned out to be complimentary antioxidant water, sat quietly beside the stone pew meant for customers.

Yay to free water!

Setting down our bags, we proceeded to hover around the glass counter and were warmly greeted by Correena, the barista for that afternoon.

Correena, the friendly barista who hosted us.

“Hi,” I quipped. “We were very curious when we saw this electromagnetic waved coffee sign, and just had to try! How does the ‘before’ and ‘after’ experience go?”

Correena promptly responded that trying the “pre-waved” drink versus the “waved” drink is part of the Flight Experience ($7.50), which I opted for. Caffeine-deprived I might be, but I stay curious as always. Tricia ordered the Iced Latte (regular), which meant her drink came already waved.

This verb: Wave, waved, waving. Let's establish the term as introducing ultra low frequency electromagnetic waves into beverages/water content. As Correena worked, my journalistic nose pummelled her with questions:

"Would people be able to blind-taste waved drinks?"

"Do people buy these machines? Do you have one in your house?"

"How long do these cold-pressed drinks last?"

"What actually happens in the waving process?"

She patiently answered each question, mentioning also that waving has changed her palate forever.

"Jack Simpson, the barista who won second place in the World Barista Championships in 2024 held in Busan, South Korea, had used waved water," Correena shared, gesturing to the video playing overhead. Both my colleague and I nodded in solemn awe.

Correena working the wave machine quite deftly!

"Great coffee starts from great water," Gary Ong, founder of waved, had also shared in a separate video.

Waved water or not, I could not tell, to be frank. But knowing that it goes a long way for my coffee made me feel better about it.

Now, onto my inaugural Flight Experience ($7.50).

Correena set down a clever stencil that had several holes for shot cups, with descriptions beside them accordingly.

A clever way to present the different shots (instead of using and throwing away the paper)

The waved water served as a palate cleanser, followed by the “before-waved” coffee. I took a tentative sip... my eyes widened. The coffee itself already tasted so good, to be honest. Deep and rich, with roasted beans from Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee chipping away at my caffeine-deprived soul. Oat milk pairs excellently with coffee thanks to its nutty nature, and I continue to stand by it as a necessary addition to mine.

Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee Beans (top left)

Now for the truth: did all that electromagnetic wizardry actually make a difference? Time to find out.

The subtleties weren’t lost on me (thankfully). The waved version had a noticeably smoother texture, rounder acidity, gentler on the tongue, and far less astringent. The first cup might’ve been delicious, but this one carried softer, more balanced notes overall. Even the milk foam felt fuller and creamier. Admittedly, if you weren’t paying attention (or distracted by a story), you might miss it all... but the differences are definitely there.

I finished off with a cold-pressed juice: Summer Blue, which is made with red apple, pineapple, lemon, lime, and spirulina. It was astoundingly good, and apparently, their bestseller. No sugar added, no preservatives.

As I was sipping on the precious blue liquid, a customer came in with an empty bottle... a refill? Eco-friendly as well. Tricia and I were very impressed by the juice; we couldn’t believe the blue colour was natural. I contemplated getting a set of three but quickly realised I’d be without a fridge for the rest of the day.

I’d definitely be back for the cold-pressed juices, which, after being waved, can last up to two weeks in the fridge, compared to a mere 3–5 days. During the waving process, the antioxidants released help delay oxidation and extend the juice’s longevity. It’s far from anything gimmicky. It tasted good, it is good, and it’s something I’d go out of my way for.

There’s a lot more to the technology than I’ve listed here... all of which can be found on their official website (and the waved machines are also for sale).

But I’d encourage you to come down and try the Flight experience yourself, and listen as the baristas regale you with tales of how the waved beverages have changed their lives.

Location: 2 Fowlie Rd, #01-06, Singapore 428505