Bangkok’s VE/LA Opens 24-Hour Counter at Jewel Changi with Kaya Toast Latte and Ube Matcha

VE/LA (pronounced "vela") is a specialty coffee and matcha brand that started in Bangkok in 2021 as a small kiosk and has grown to locations overseas, including London. The name เวลา means "time" in Thai, and the brand structures its coffee menu around times of day—terms like Dawn and Dusk indicate roast profiles and flavour focus. The Singapore outlet is a compact, Instagram-friendly counter in Jewel Changi's Terminal 1 Arrival Hall that seats roughly 20 people and operates 24 hours daily.

• Ube Vanilla Matcha ($9.50): Part of the purple-yam trend, this drink blends ube milk and vanilla syrup under a matcha layer. The combination yields a creamy, slightly nutty base with sweet vanilla and an earthy matcha top.

• Cloudy Matcha ($10): A signature matcha latte topped with cream for a textured finish.

• VE/LA Airecano ($8.50): The brand's take on an iced Americano. The Dawn blend used during our tasting combines Thai, Ethiopian, and Rwandan beans with tasting notes of raisin, tea, and blueberry. Espresso, ice, and cold water are combined and aerated with a steam wand for a thin, silky foam on top without adding milk.

The outlet stocks a small range of pastries supplied by a local bakery. Items can be reheated on request. The Pecan Cinnamon Bun ($6.80) was noted for sticky-sweet cinnamon layers and crunchy pecans—an accessible grab-and-go option for travellers.

The counter follows VE/LA's neutral, earthy aesthetic that's common across its Bangkok locations. Seating is limited, so expect turnover typical of airport stands. The 24-hour operation makes it useful for late-night or early-morning travellers passing through Terminal 1.

• Location: 60 Airport Boulevard, #01-K22 Arrival Meeting Hall West, Terminal 1, Singapore 819642.
• Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours.
• Certification: VE/LA is not halal-certified.

If you want a visually distinctive coffee or matcha drink at odd hours in Changi, VE/LA delivers a compact menu with standout specialities: the Kaya Toast Latte for a Singapore-flavoured, dessert-style coffee and the Ube Vanilla Matcha if you prefer sweet, creamy matcha hybrids. The Airecano offers a smoother, less bitter iced Americano alternative. Pastry options are limited but service offers reheating for a warmer experience.