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What are coffee processing methods?

There are several coffee processing methods that are used to remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry and dry the beans inside. The three main processing methods are: Washed process: This method involves removing the outer skin of the coffee cherry using a machine, then soaking the beans in water to ferment for 24-48 […]

Coffee Processing

Coffee processing is necessary to remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry and extract the beans inside. The outer layers, including the skin, pulp, and mucilage, contain sugars and organic acids that can affect the flavor of the coffee if left on the beans during drying and roasting. Processing also helps to ensure that […]

What is Single Origin Coffee?

Single origin coffee refers to coffee that comes from a specific geographic region, often from a single farm, cooperative, or estate. The term “single origin” emphasizes the traceability and uniqueness of the coffee, as it is grown in a specific location with distinct growing conditions, soil composition, and weather patterns that contribute to its flavor […]

What is Specialty Coffee?

Specialty coffee is a term used to describe high-quality coffee that is sourced, roasted, and brewed with exceptional care and attention to detail. It represents the top 1-2% of coffee beans produced worldwide. The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) defines specialty coffee as coffee that has been evaluated and scored by a qualified professional […]

How was Coffee invented?

The exact origin of coffee is not entirely clear, but it is believed that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia around the 9th century. According to a popular legend, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed that his goats became more energetic and playful after eating the berries from a particular plant. Curious, Kaldi tried the […]

What is Pour over coffee?

Pour over coffee is a brewing method that involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter that sits on top of a coffee mug or carafe. It is a manual brewing method that allows for precise control over the brewing process, resulting in a clean, flavorful cup of coffee. To make pour over […]

Frank Green in the Philippines

  Much can be said about trends and fads but some trends are actually factual and represent an issue that impacts all of us. Trending towards a cleaner greener environment has never been as pronounced as it is now. The looming threat of global warming and the potential devastation it can bring about has been […]

Kalita Wave Made in Tsubame

    Tsubame (燕市 Tsubame-shi) is a city located in north-central Niigata Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan.   Historically a rice farming area in Japan Reborn into a Metalworking town     “Molded, assembled and surface processed in Tsubame”  “There is not any compromise on that expression” Tsubame Wave 155 CopperTsubame 155 Stainless […]

KeepCup, Reduce, Reuse!

Keep Cup

We’re the newest KeepCup stockists on the block! Here in coffeenow.ph, we believe in doing our part to help the environment. That’s why we’re bringing you the KeepCup line of products! From here in Manila and through out the entirety of the Philippines, nationwide shipping and affordable rates for all the KeepCup products. Here is […]

Stop Bad Coffee World Wide

The Philippines’ specialty coffee movement advocacy: Stop Bad Coffee What started out as a hashtag meant to promote the specialty coffee industry in the Philippines has now begun the makings of an international trend. Stop Bad Coffee World Wide got its start during the first Fushan Barista competition in China, back in 2013. The event […]

Coffee Now

We’ve been pretty quiet for the past year but don’t take our silence for inactivity! Coffeenow.ph has been working behind the scenes to make sure that YOU, our readers and customers, get only the most awesome specialty coffees and brewing equipment! We’re working on bringing you guys more specialty single origin coffee selections and the […]