Friends of Freshpod: Harisazmi – Brewing Energy, Balance, and Good Coffee

Meet Harisazmi, one of the friendly faces behind the counter at the cafe in Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore.

Known for his calm energy and ever-ready smile, he’s a barista who makes every customer’s day a little brighter, one perfect cup at a time.

“I’m a full-time barista, I serve coffee, tea, and simple foods. It’s busy, but I enjoy the pace and the people. I just try to deliver the best service I can every day.”

Like most of us, coffee fuels his mornings. But for Harisazmi, balance is key:

“It takes a while to find the right amount of caffeine you need to function at full capacity. Once you find that balance, every day feels like a good day.”

Still, working around pastries and café treats takes discipline.

“Before freshpodsg came around, healthy meals were hard to find here surrounded by 7-Eleven and kopitiams, it wasn’t easy to make better choices. Now, I grab a freshpod bowl whenever I can.”

His go-to? 

Salmon with steamed edamame, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, and corn.

“It really hits the spot, fresh, filling, and balanced.”

He swears by how eating well improves his energy and mood:

“Eating well definitely makes you happier. People often think healthy food isn’t tasty or satisfying, but freshpod proves that healthy can taste good too.”

And his top tip for staying steady through the café chaos?

“Be efficient, not fast. Stay hydrated, stay calm — that’s the key to lasting energy and good service.”