The 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress: Full Programme Now Available
The Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI) proudly presents the 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress, happening on October 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Makati Sports Club, Makati City. This landmark event will gather coffee producers, government agencies, industry experts, and sustainability advocates from across the country and the ASEAN region. The… Read More
Indian Coffee Leader to Highlight Robusta’s Role at the 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress
Makati City, Philippines, October 2025 — The Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI) is proud to announce that Mr. Nishant Gurjer, owner of Kaapi Royale and Sethuraman Estate in Chikmagalur, India, will be among the distinguished speakers at the 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress, happening on October 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at… Read More
Philippines Dominates the Essse Cafe Barisssta Championship 2025 in Bologna, Italy
There were 12 competitors from 10 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia who competed for the highly coveted champion spot at Essse Cafe’s Flagship store in Bologna, Italy. On September 27, 2025, John Benjie de Galicia of Blu Coffee Distributors, Philippines, secured the champion title at the Barisssta Championship 2025 hosted by Essse… Read More
1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress
Registration is officially open! Join us for the 1st Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress on October 23, 2025 at the Makati Sports Club, Makati City. Hear from global and regional experts, discover opportunities in Robusta and beyond, and be part of shaping the sustainable future of Philippine coffee. The day will also feature networking, market matching,… Read More
ACF Coffee Appreciation Protocol Redefines How Coffee is Appreciated, Taught, and Celebrated Globally
The ACF Coffee Appreciation Protocol (ACAP) is an overarching and integrated coffee quality framework that celebrates coffee’s journey from farm to cup by incorporating regional values, sensory experiences, and craftsmanship. It is set to redefine how coffee is appreciated, taught, and celebrated globally. Grounded in local experience and community perspectives, ACAP encourages a holistic, bottom-up… Read More
South Luzon Students Will Compete at 2025 Unibeverage Competition
The aim of the Unibeverage Competition is to show the creativity and innovation of hospitality students. On its second year of holding the competition, Allegro Beverage Corporation opens the challenge to the young mixologists in South Luzon. The event will be held at the Allegro Beverage Head Office and Showroom in Mandaluyong City on September… Read More
PCBI’s First Half of 2025
From January to June 2025, the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) has led productive activities that strengthened old partnerships and formed new ones–from offering coffee classes, giving trainings, getting invited to events, and spearheading barista competitions here and abroad. Here’s a summary of what we did and who supported us to promote local coffee and… Read More
FAQs: ASEAN Barista Team Championship
Local organizer of the ASEAN Coffee Federation: Can your team make 20 coffees in 15 minutes? How about 15 coffees in 10 minutes? The ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) is all about speed, accuracy, and craftsmanship! It is designed to show the pressure of what happens behind espresso bars worldwide. Within a limited time, baristas… Read More
