Philippine Arabica Coffee Highlighted in Guangzhou

Philippine Arabica from Mt. Apo and Sultan Kudarat presented during a coffee cupping session. (Photo courtesy of Ilford)

GUANGZHOU 10 July 2025 — Philippine Arabica from Mt. Apo and Sultan Kudarat was featured in a coffee cupping session on 05 July 2025 at ILFORD Café in Guangzhou, highlighting its quality and flavor alongside some of the world’s most prized beans.

The session presented 10 specialty coffees, including Geisha, Heirloom, and Sidra from Colombia and Ethiopia, and Ateng PB from Indonesia. Philippine beans stood out for their herbal, floral, and chocolate notes, and were recommended for milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.

The event aimed to position Philippine Arabica in the specialty coffee market in South China while fostering trade and cultural ties through a shared appreciation for premium coffee. END

Philippine Consulate personnel and Trade Officer Froilan Pamintuan, together with local coffee enthusiasts, appreciates the aroma of coffee - the first step in coffee cupping. (Photo courtesy of Ilford)

A shared appreciation for specialty coffee — Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas and local coffee enthusiasts assess aroma and flavor profiles during the cupping session. (Photo courtesy of Ilford)

Ms. Shirley Tan, owner of ILFORD Cafe, introduces Philippine Arabica beans at her hosted coffee cupping session. (Photo courtesy of Ilford)

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