Philippine Coffee Day in Odense Brings Together Coffee Enthusiasts in Central Denmark

Ambassador Herrera-Lim briefing attendees on the background and types of Philippine coffees

ODENSE 23 December 2024 – Following the success of its initial coffee event in Copenhagen in November 2023, the Embassy conducted a similar event in Odense, Central Denmark (165 kms west of Copenhagen) on 19 December 2024. Filippinsk Kaffedag I Odense (A Day of Philippine Coffee in Odense) was held in partnership with a local coffee shop, Analog Kaffebar, and was attended by 52 coffee enthusiasts. 

Four single-origin coffee varieties were presented during the event, as follows:

(1) Bunal - Special Arabica from Mt. Apo (via espresso);

(2) Purok Pluto – Catimor Arabica from Mt. Apo (via espresso); 

(3) Atok – Typica and Bourbon Arabica from Benguet (via Chemex); and

(4) Seguma – Robusta from Sultan Kudarat (via espresso)

These coffee varieties were paired with Filipino sweets - cassava cake and ube cake.

Ambassador Leo Herrera-Lim also shared basic information about the Philippines and its coffees, such as the types of coffee produced in the Philippines, areas where it is grown, the situation of coffee farmers, and the general state of the country’s coffee production.

When asked for their feedback, the attendees expressed their preference for the Putok Pluto and Atok varieties. Guests also extended their appreciation to the Embassy and Analog Kaffebar for holding the event and conveyed that their experience was exceptional. 

The Embassy notes that this is its first cultural/economic activity in Central Denmark, which was open to the local society. END

For more information, visit https://copenhagenpe.dfa.gov.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/PHinDenmark/.