Penshoppe Launches Sipp., Its First Café Starring Playful Matcha and Ube Lattes

(SPOT.ph) There’s always something fresh brewing in the local café scene… and lately, it’s happening right inside retail spaces. The line between shopping and dining continues to blur, as brands increasingly integrate cafes and snack bars into their layouts, turning retail spaces into something far more inviting. It’s no longer just about shopping; it’s also now about creating an experience that encourages shoppers to slow down and linger a little longer.

This is precisely the vision behind Sipp., the newly launched cafe concept by local fashion brand Penshoppe. A thoughtfully crafted space where specialty drinks meet style, Sipp finds its first home within the Penshoppe Clubhouse at SM Mall of Asia.

Sipp. was designed to strike a deliberate balance: anchored in Penshoppe’s brand DNA, yet distinct enough to stand confidently on its own. “From the word itself, Sipp. is very straightforward, easy to understand, but then there's a subtle nod to the Penshoppe brand with the two Ps—that’s definitely intentional. We like doing things differently, and we also like the concept of how easy it is to prepare [the drinks],” said Brandon Liu, Vice President for Penshoppe.

That youthful and playful energy extends into the menu and into the cafe’s physical setup. Undeniably eye-catching and full of character, the cafe’s design-forward aesthetic features a striking interplay of red and blue, creating an industrial edge softened by a playful, modern energy. It's bold yet approachable; the space feels like a natural extension of Penshoppe’s youthful and ever-evolving identity.

Sipp. didn't want to go with the traditional coffee menu of Americanos and Spanish lattes, and instead, the menu leans into more inventive signatures that set it apart from all the other retail spaces offering caffeine.

As Liu described it, “It’s very youthful, high energy, and very playful, just like the customers we have." And our Sipp. latte recommendations are the best examples that fit the description:

As for coffee purists, or for the lactose intolerant, Sipp.'s menu also has the Shaken Black (P120), a clean iced black coffee with a dried orange wheel for a bright citrus lift. Meanwhile, the Coffee Berry Fizz (P160) reimagines coffee as a sparkling refreshment, adding soda, citrus, and mint.

For the tea drinkers, there's the Coco Matcha Cloud (P140), a refreshing drink featuring vivid matcha foam over chilled coconut water; and the Raspberry Tea Fizz (P120), a ruby-red sparkling tea with berry notes, soda water, dehydrated raspberries, and fresh mint. 

All of these drinks are served at Sipp.'s counter, defined by a row of taps that power a ready-to-pour system, with every drink served straight from the tap. Designed for both function and aesthetics, the setup ensures efficiency and consistency, as all drinks are served iced in 12 oz cups and thoughtfully priced below P200, making it easy to try and justify ordering more than one cup. 

“As we revamp and refresh our stores [in the coming year], you can expect some of our flagship stores to have Sipp inside. We’re working out the details on which one would be next,” Liu tells SPOT.ph. He even shares that there's a possibility—as distant as it may feel right now—for a standalone Sipp. branch.