Philippines coffee production boasts a rich archipelago of unique landscapes and climate conditions that lend themselves to producing various coffee varieties ranging from light and smooth to bold and robust, each type satisfying the palates of coffee enthusiasts across the globe. No surprise then that this country boasts some premium local brands.

These coffee brands are well-known for promoting sustainable farming practices while offering ethically sourced beans of superior quality. Utilizing only organically grown and cultivated beans, their coffee offers peace of mind to health-conscious customers looking to enjoy a daily cup of joe without worrying about its origins or provenance. Furthermore, local brands strive to give back by supporting farmers and communities through sustainable business and social entrepreneurship models.

Original Grounds Coffee shop in Metro Manila provides an impressive array of locally-sourced beans sourced from throughout the Philippines. Their most popular choices are medium-dark OG Roast and light Baguio Gold; both made with 100% Philippine Arabica beans that have been organic, farm-directly hulled upon order, farm direct. In addition, Original Grounds also carries Coffea Liberica or “kapeng Barako,” an exceptional strong coffee from Benguet that boasts notes of ripe jackfruit & chocolate!

Kalsada Coffee Company provides yet another local coffee brand that supports local farmers and communities by offering hand-picked and roasted organic Filipino Arabica coffee, handcrafted cold-brewed drinks made using their signature blend of roasted and ground beans, drippers and filters, non-dairy milks such as almond, coconut and macadamia milks and much more!

Marikina City-based coffee biz Coffee Haus sources its beans from Sagada and other parts of the Cordillera Highlands, where they offer them either whole bean or with different flavor infusions, in packages weighing 250g, 500g and 1kg respectively. Their offerings include dark or medium roast Sagada with notes of berries and nuts; espresso blend which has medium strength; house blend which has 50% arabica-cordillera that hints nuttiness – among many more options!

Bonifacio Global City-based coffee biz Coffea Philippines offers whole or ground beans directly from suppliers in the Philippines. Their best-selling options are Kintamani from Bali, Indonesia with citrusy and brown sugar notes; Black Honey blend of Cordillera and Bali beans that’s rich and chocolaty; as well as their Vanilla Hazelnut with sweet fruity notes and creamy Cappuccino which all combine for delicious results!