Brewing your own coffee has become popular in the Philippines. Especially with the rise of “third wave coffee” and of course with the café dine-in restrictions due to the pandemic (covid 19). If you’re starting to brew your own, where to buy coffee beans or grounds in the Philippines exactly?
There are three areas we think where you can buy great coffee beans in the Philippines.
1. Supermarket
Buying coffee in a supermarket is very convenient, generally cheaper compared to the two, and many brands to choose from. However, coffees in a supermarket aren’t always fresh. It takes time for them to be sold. If you’re particular with coffee freshness, buying coffee in a supermarket isn’t for you.
Pros:
Convenient
Cheap
Brand Options
Cons:
Freshness
Human Interaction
2. Coffee Shop
Just like a supermarket, buying in coffee shops is convenient. There’s a human interaction involved especially if you want to ask something in particular like coffee traceability and brewing tips. Coffee beans or grounds can be fresh but not as freshly roasted. It may have sit on the counter for about a day or week. However, coffee options or variety may be limited.
Pros:
Convenient
Human Interaction
Freshness (but not too fresh)
Cons:
Variety
3. Online
Not to be confused with online resellers. Buying online from direct suppliers or roasters gives you a wide variety of coffee beans or grounds. Coffee beans’ price is competitive. Coffees are freshly roasted upon order and in most cases, your order will be shipped the next day or two. However, if you’re coffee brewing method is espresso, it may be not ideal as you have to wait for the fresh coffee beans to degas. At Coffeellera, we roast Philippine coffee upon order online.
Pros:
Variety
Competitive Pricing
Freshness (roast upon order)
Cons:
Too Fresh
We hope this article helps you on where to buy coffee beans in the Philippines. Enjoy your coffee brewing!
