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Filipinos are big coffee drinkers, but if you’re only thinking about Starbucks, think again! Regions from all over the country grow different types of coffee, and many of our cups of joe are made from them!
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Get to know the varieties of coffee beans grown in the Philippines and check out the shops where you can get local beans for you to brew at home!
Coffee Grown in the Philippines
Our country has a rich coffee culture to flaunt, with various regions producing local beans that each have their distinct taste and special kick! Here are the main varieties of coffee that are sourced from all over our homeland:
Arabica
Arabica coffee is the most popular coffee type that is loved all over the world. It is characterized by its smooth texture, with a little hint of sweetness at the end. They usually have a wide flavor range, with notes of either chocolate, caramel, or even fruit! In the Philippines, the top-quality Arabica coffee can be found in Benguet and Sagada, where the soil and the climate create the perfect environment for Arabica to grow.
Liberica
Liberica is better known as Kapeng Barako, a coffee type that’s either loved or hated, never in between. Barako has a strong punch, with a unique smokey and chocolatey taste. Its flavors may be overwhelming to some, its texture usually dense, but those who love it praise its spicy undertones with subtle hints of floral flavor!
Robusta
Robusta coffee is notorious for its bitterness and powerful taste. Its texture can be grainy and a little rubbery, which is why it’s primarily utilized for espresso and instant coffee. Robusta is widely popular in Cordillera, where residents prepare their Kalinga Brew (their name for Robusta coffee) by putting the grounds in boiling water mixed with brown sugar.
Excelsa
Coffee enthusiasts often describe Excelsa’s taste as somewhat mysterious to the palate. Excelsa coffee has notes of tartness and fruitiness but also possesses dark and deep, roasted flavors!
Where to Get Local Coffee Beans
Commune
Commune believes that coffee brings people together, that’s why they make sure that theirs is distinctly flavorful, roasted in-house, and sourced from 100% Philippine beans. We recommend their Commune Blend, made with Benguet Arabica and Cavite Robusta, or their Single Origin: Atok, Benguet!
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36 Polaris St., Poblacion 1210 Makati
(0919) 859 5848
#YKW Coffee Roasters
Their Dark Matter Theory and Milkyway coffee is #YKW’s must-try, but don’t sleep on the Philippines Pigtauranan! This blend has flavor notes of jasmine plus carabao mango and is sourced from Pangantucan, Bukidnon!
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209 CLMC Building EDSA Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila
Firefly Coffee
Kape addicts will find all types of brews at Firefly Coffee. They’ve got bottled cold brew, ready-to-drink coffee, signature blends, and single-origin coffee. For rich and deep flavors, try the First Light, but for a more classic taste, their Morning View is the choice!
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112 Sto. Domingo Avenue 1114 Quezon City
0977 478 3262
Yagam Coffee
Find the best-quality Arabica beans sourced from the lands of Cordillera at Yagam Coffee! You’ll love the taste of their Cordillera Single Origin Tuba, Itogon, Atok, and Kibungan. They ship nationwide, too!
To order: Go to their website.
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Calle Uno Building #3 Escoda (First Road) cor. Naguilian Road, Quezon Hill 2600 Baguio City
+63 977 705 7831
The Vault by Henry and Sons
If you’re a budding coffee enthusiast, you have to check out The Vault by Henry and Sons. They offer premium roasted blends, high-quality coffee machines, and all the coffee supplies you’ll need. Their local collection includes exciting blends such as La Trinidad, Atok, and Bathala Series!
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Sheridan Street Corner Pines Street, Highway Hills 1500 Mandaluyong
Yardstick Coffee
Yardstick Coffee’s best-selling coffee is Legazpi which has flavor notes of caramel, macadamia nuts, and chocolate wafer! If you drink it black, you’ll also get a hint of blueberries, peach, and even white chocolate!
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El Union
El Union is a beloved coffee shop located at one of the most famous surfing spots in the country, La Union. They have flavors like Felly Organic, Tublay Natural, Sablan Natural, all of which are proudly grown and roasted in the Philippines!
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The Good Cup Coffee
The Good Cup Coffee offers high-quality beans to brewers all over the world. Swing by their shop and find a variety of beans of different origins, roasts, and flavors!
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Sinag Coffee Roastery
Sinag Coffee Roastery takes its coffee directly from Filipino farmers and cooperatives. Their Arabica coffee is from Daguma Mt. Range, Sultan Kudarat; their Robusta is from Tabuk, Kalinga; and their Excelsa is from Maramag, Bukidnon!
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DMC Building Atis St. corner Santol St. 5200 Lalud
09087576557
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