THE COFFEE TOUR, THE TOUR GUIDE, AND THE COFFEE GUIDE
“It’s an enriching coffee tour experience.” “Coffee and friends make the perfect blend.” “It made me appreciate every cup of coffee even more.” “I wish there’s another one.” The tour was only for a day. With comments like these, it can be said that the effect lasted beyond a day. In fact, just a few… Read More
HOW PHILIPPINE COFFEE CAN COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL STAGE
WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK ON PHILIPPINE COFFEE FROM A LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE? “The Philippines was once a major producer of coffee. We are one of the few countries that can produce the four main types of beans—Robusta, Excelsa, Arabica, and Liberica or Barako. For the foreseeable future, our path lies in quality coffees… Read More
COFFEE CONNECTIONS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Can you imagine how many people met over coffee to discuss problems and brainstorm on possible solutions? Likewise, PCBI believes that the coffee industry should focus on collaboration instead of competition. Here’s a look at what PCBI has done and will be doing for peace and progress in the ASEAN region: ASEAN COMMUNITY FORUM One… Read More
PERK UP ON THE GO
There’s nothing like a good cup of joe to perk you up before―and especially after―a long flight. Thankfully, we’re not the only ones who think so. On October 16, 2017, Manila Marriott became the very first hotel to open a dining outlet inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with Manila Life Café. Aside from… Read More
COFFEE COURSES
Here’s a list of PCBI’s class offerings: COFFEE 101: INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE This course walks you through the world history of coffee, with an overview of the coffee journey from seed to cup. Information on the science of roasting and how coffee flavors come to life are also covered. The course tackles different brewing methods,… Read More
WOMEN IN COFFEE
IWCA-PH President Pacita Juan recalls how the group started. “In 2012, I learned about how to put up a chapter of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance in the country, as a way for us to connect to the rest of the world. It was also a way for us to get to international markets,” she… Read More
BLAZING THE TRAIL TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
The Barista and Coffee Academy of Asia (BCAA) takes pride in offering the first Q grading class in the country, with no less than Torch Coffee Roaster and Labs founder Samuel Gurel. This paved the way for a new wave of coffee quality consciousness in the coffee community and industry. BCAA owner Cherry Cruz translates… Read More
PARTNERS FOR COFFEE QUALITY
One of the most traded agricultural commodities around the world is coffee, affecting the livelihood of the people producing it. The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) that staying focused on quality will help address the challenges and issues faced by small- and medium-sized coffee farmers. In 2016, CQI and the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI) signed an… Read More
