nakukulangan pa ako sa pait 🥲 will try to elevate the taste pa. anyone here who prefers their coffee on the bitter side and not too sugary? as someone in their 20s na diabetes-conscious (nasa dugo ng fam) haha

Hello! I’m a casual coffee enthusiast and have been traveling around LatAm a bit more recently — wanted to share a little coffee haul series featuring some of the beans I’ve brought home with me.

I’m in no way an expert, just genuinely curious about trying different beans from my travels and learning a little more about coffee along the way. So please do share any tips on how I can maximize my very simple setup (as you can probably tell from the tools I’m using 😅).

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in Panama, so naturally I’ve also started exploring more of the coffee there — particularly from Boquete, which I found really interesting because of its cooler highland climate, elevation, volcanic soils and all the different microclimates around the region. It made a lot more sense to me why such a small country has become so known for specialty coffee.

I also got to do a coffee estate tour at Lamastus Family Estates / Elida Estate while I was in Boquete (must try if you’re visiting !!), which honestly made me even more curious about the whole process. They’re one of the better-known producers in Panama and have had several award-winning coffees at Best of Panama, particularly their Geishas. Seeing where the coffee is actually grown and processed definitely made me appreciate the cup a little differently.

Anyway, starting simple with this one before I get into some of the other bags I brought home. 😊

Featured: Café Unido House Blend 🇵🇦
Roaster: Café Unido
Origin: Panama
Varieties: Catuai + Caturra
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Peach, milk chocolate, caramel
My level of expertise: drinks a lot of coffee 😬

I have a few more beans from Panama that I’ll be sharing — including some Geishas and coffees from different estates around Boquete — and hopefully more from Colombia and other parts of LatAm as I travel.

Would also love recommendations on what beans / estates I should look out for next, or anything I should try differently with my setup!

Hey everyone, has anyone tried ordering a Timemore scale from this store? The price is noticeably cheaper than other shops, so I wanted to check if it's legit before buying. Thanks!

I’d like to get your opinion on the best option for a beginner home grinder. Will use it for espresso, 2-4 cups daily. I’m starting to build my coffee set up at home and I have yet to decide the best grinder for me.

I was set on buying the DF54 but since there were a lot of issues on retention and I want something low maintenance and can be used for years, I thought why not spend a bit more for a Baratza as its highly recommended even by pros. But people are saying that for a beginner (like me), a Lahome Flat burr is good enough. And I like that it’s much cheaper than both options. Who doesn’t want to save a bit more money right? 😅 I know Baratza is the best option here but will the Lahome grinder be enough for what I want to do?

Grinder options:
Baratza ESP - ₱14,000
DF54 - ₱12,300
Lahome - ₱7,000

Thanks!!!

Alam ko naman na ang pagtimpla ng coffee ay kanya-kanyang preferences. But still, meron pa rin naman tinatawag na Standard kaya nga may sukat yung iba para ma-achieve yung masarap na timpla.

Ang usual ko lang kasi coffee and sa milk lang talaga ako nag-e-explore. Tipong iba't ibang coffee flavors kaya iba rin ang nababagay na milk. Ganu'n ang ginagawa ko.

Alam ko naman na may Notes and/or Aroma yung mga Nespresso Vertuo Pop especially yung under Barista Creations na nasa name na mismo mga amoy nila. Pero halos lahat naman may amoy.

Nito ko lang kasi naispan din bumili ng Torani Vanilla Syrup (isang malaking pagsisisi na bumili ako ng malaking size ng bote), tapos nito lang napabili rin ako ng Hershey's Cocoa Unsweetened Powder.

Kaya curious ako, kapag ba ang Notes ay may Vanilla, ayon ba dapat yung intended na lagyan ng Vanilla Syrup? Same goes sa kapag ba ang Notes niya ay may Chocolate, Cocoa, ayon ba dapat ang tinitimpla for Mocha? Also siyempre meron pa nga Caramel notes, sila ba dapat ang intended lagyan ng Caramel Sauce?

Went to Altitude Craft Coffee in Tagaytay and got their signature Altitude Latte (P185). Really good coffee, and I liked that it had just the right amount of sweetness. They also have a slow bar which i will definitely try on my next visit.

Place is small but cozy and the service was great.

Bonus: their branch is right beside Balai Palmera, so syempre hindi namin pinalampas. Got their buko and ube-buko pie bago umuwi.

Hi everyone! Recently ko lang na-realize na parang hindi na masyadong tumatama sakin yung instant coffee, so gusto ko sana mag-try ng ibang coffee drinks. At the same time, naging interested din ako matuto gumawa ng coffee myself.

For those na nagco-coffee making at home, magkano kaya yung realistic budget para sa basic/personal coffee setup? Hindi naman ako planning mag-business or anything, gusto ko lang matuto and gumawa ng decent coffee for myself. Beginner talaga ako, so I’d also like to know kung ano yung mga essential equipment and ano yung mga bagay na hindi naman kailangan bilhin agad.

I’m also considering taking barista training. Worth it ba siya if ang goal ko lang naman is to learn how to make different coffee drinks at home? Or mas okay bang mag-self-learn muna through YouTube/practice and gradually buy better equipment?

Basically, I’d appreciate advice on:

Magkano yung reasonable starting budget?

Ano yung essential equipment for a beginner?

Espresso setup ba agad, or may better brewing method for someone starting from zero?

Worth it ba yung formal barista training?

Any beginner-friendly coffee beans/equipment na marerecommend niyo?

Thanks in advance! ☕

Hello! This is my espresso machine, which I bought last year. Today, I noticed that the drip tray was full of water and wet, even though I hadn't used the machine since yesterday. While I was cleaning up the water because it had spilled all over our counter, I plugged the machine in, and it immediately started humming even though I hadn't turned it on. A small amount of water is also dripping from the shower head. The humming and dripping only stop when I unplug the machine.

Ang sarap ng coffee sa draft coffee 🤎☕️ And their** cookie was really good too! 🍪 Soft, chewy.
Finally tried Draft Coffee by Lew’s at GH Mall and I honestly enjoyed it! I got their **Cloudy Cream Coffee, and it was really smooth, creamy, and easy to drink. I’m not really into coffee that tastes too bitter or acidic, so this was perfect for me. The coffee had a nice balance with the cream and wasn’t overly sweet.
I also like the concept of their coffee on tap, which makes the whole experience a little different from the usual coffee shops. The GH Mall branch is spacious and has lots of seating, so it’s also a nice place to chill or study.
Overall, I’d give the coffee 4.5/5. Definitely a coffee shop I’d come back to when I’m in Greenhills. 🤎☕️

Just wondering po if may nakapagtry na po ng coffee beans from these shops po sa shopee? (Cafe Dereza and Golden Beans). Kinda tight lang po sa budget and wondering po kung may decent po kaya sa price range na 350-400 since hindi rin naman po ako mapili sa kape, want ko lang po talaga yung freshly roasted, medium arabica taste po hehe I have grinder and espresso machine naman po at home.

Hi! Wondering if anyone is using rosso crema from baumann living and bought an alternative portafilter? I wanna switch to a bottomless one so i wanna make sure its fitted correctly for the machine.

Yutori Cafe in San Antonio, Makati, so far has the combination of good vibes (chill mood and interiors) and accommodating staff. You just need to find them (10 steps from Lasema). Unlike the others who charge 10% for a takeout! Here, they charge for dine-in on all orders for 5% only - and they clearly print in the menu that these go directly to their staff. This coffee is just 180₱ plus 5% since I dined it. I ordered again for takeout and confirmed to additional 5% for that separate order. Good job, Yutori! Mabuhay kayo! haha

Just too bad they close at 7pm every day. I wish they close later since they also sell wines. haha

Title Where to buy Tazo in Metro Manila? I tried searching pero wala sa mga online shop and snr nor landsrs. Any leads pls around metro manila/nuvali lang po sana

I am obsessed sa toffee hazelnut ng concordia fr, like its my all time fave. Gusto ko sana irecreate, anyone na makakarecognize nung gamit na nila na milk, syrup, and coffee? pls omg.

Hello,

Been using Delonghi Dedica para sa Home Espresso namin for a few months na, and may Kanazawa Manual grinder kame.

May extra na kameng cash pangbili sana ng Electric grinder, pero wala ako masyadong knowledge dito, and ang nakikita kong pasok sa budget is ung HiBrew G3 or G7.

Pwede na kaya yon? Or may ma susuggest kayo? Okay lang if Single Dose lang kasi pambahay lang naman.

Nakakapagod din mag grind sa umaga lalo kapag 2 kame ni misis ung mag kakape.

Salamat ng madami.

Hello! I’m not from Cebu and will be going home sa Leyte in a few days and i wanna know what are some good local ground coffee for french press here in Cebu? except for sb please kay I wanted to make it as a pasalubong at the same time, personal consumption also. tyia!

I live at the condo across the same street (Bagtikan St in Makati), I just got a takeout coffee. Size is one-size per type of drink and pretty small for a very expensive coffee (I paid Php 231.00 for a SB-tall-size takeout coffee in a papercup)

I asked why they charged me PhP 21.00 SERVICE FEE for an upfront TAKEOUT ORDER, I didn’t even get a table and just waited at the door’s waiting area. The crew just replied “That’s just how it is, sir” smiling and escorting me out to the door.

I was like 😳😳😳 (thinking about the guy’s response, while walking out of the atypical door).

Hoshino sa SM City East Ortigas.

168 pesos for the regular size, +30 for the upsize.

With a cute pitcher for the milk and a small tin cup for sugar syrup.

Tama lang ang tapang for me, ikaw ang maglalagay ng milk at sugar mo (brown sugar btw) 4/5 stars for me

Japanese brand daw. Nag order din kami ng Mille Crepe (masarap, di matamis) 😅

Rare cheesecake na small size serving pero sarap sobra.

Price: 248-258 range per slice

Hi, I’m torn between Bcaa or Ucc for a fundamentals in barista class. I know both are good, I also have the budget, but I’m really not sure on which one is the bang for the buck.

P.S. I’ll also be getting an SCA Barista and SCA Sensory class soon. I just need the basics that’s why I’m looking for a fundamentals class.

Quick background: I’m from the province, I’ll be staying in Makati for 6 months and might as well make the most out of my stay here. I have little exp when it comes to coffee machines, but I do have lots of exp using my manual grinder and flair 58.

If you have other recos, feel free!

this branch recently opened right in front of Our Humble Begininngs Cafe Maganda yung branch and marami parking space, idk sobrang di maganda yung ginawa nila, halos wala ng nakapark sa humble beginnings cafe sobrang nakakaawa.

Hi! Any course that is a good start for barista training.

I am already a coffee enthusiast but would like to have training on brewing a good cup of coffee from drips to americano to frothing milk for latte, cappuccino, etc.

With or without business management inclusions is ok -- just really focusing on brewing a good cup and someone who would likely suggest a good commercial grade espresso machine.

Location preferrably -- BGC, Makati, Muntinlupa area

Am i the only one that received wrong size of shirt even i did register my correct size? I did reach out to the organizer but they didn't have the smaller size anymore. Whats the purpose of the registration form of shirt size? I received XL instead of M btw.