Tag Archives: Philippine Coffee Board

MEET THE FILIPINO AMERICAN SOURCING AND ROASTING RARE ‘LESS BITTER’ BARAKO BEANS FROM THE PHILIPPINES IN O.C.

May 5, 2023

Originally from L.A. Taco, article written by Sean Vukan Let’s imagine this is a lightning round and you have 30 seconds to write down any sort of coffee terms you know. Common answers would most likely include, but not limited to: Arabica.  Robusta. French roast. Coffee Mate. Italian Roast. Starbucks. Guatemala. Java. Kona Blend. Pumpkin Spice… Read More

COFFEE SECTOR SEES RCEP OPPORTUNITY

February 7, 2023

Originally from Business World’s Agribusiness section; article written by Patricia B. Mirasol The coffee industry said it expects to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, standing apart from the rest of the agriculture sector, which has raised the loudest objections against the trade deal. The ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) already allows… Read More

INSPIRING TESTIMONIALS FROM WOMEN COFFEE FARMERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

November 25, 2022

Originally from Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture, Specials; article written by Ralph Lauren Abainza Coffee is one of the most popular beverages globally, sought for its aroma and caffeine content. It is the most widely traded tropical product, and a growing market due to increasing consumption and stronger interest in specialty coffee innovations, according to the Food… Read More

COFFEE ORIGINS

October 2, 2022

The come-on is the free coffee, but Coffee Origins has always been about more than that. Since 2002, coffee aficionados have been looking forward to this multi-day coffee festival every October. Originally named Coffee Break, it is the brainchild of the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) led by founding trustee and current director Guillermo “Bill”… Read More

SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN RUNNING A CAFE USING PHILIPPINE COFFEE

May 20, 2022

Originally from Manila Bulletin’s Agriculture, Specials; article written by Jerome Sagcal Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities,… Read More