History of coffee in the Philippines

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_production_in_the_Philippines#:~:text=Southeast%20Asian
%20consumption%20of%20coffee,the%20Philippines%20came%20from%20Mexico.

When the Spanish brought coffee to the Philippines in 1740, it was the start of coffee production in the
Philippines. It was once a big industry in the Philippines, which was the fourth biggest coffee producer in
the world 200 years ago.

The Philippines produces 25,000 metric tons of coffee per year and ranks 110th in the world in terms of
production. However, there is a strong demand for coffee in the region, with 100,000 metric tons
consumed per year. The Philippines is one of the few countries that produces Arabica, Liberica (Barako),
Excelsa, and Robusta coffee varieties. Robusta coffee accounts for 90% of all coffee processed in the
world. Efforts have been made to resurrect the coffee business.

Coffee plants scattered across the Batangas provinces of Ibaan, Lemery, San Jose, Taal, and Tanauan as
the tree grew stronger. Lipa became the country's coffee capital as a result of these booming coffee
plantations.

Batangas began selling coffee to San Francisco nearly a century back, and by 1860, Americans were
consuming Filipino coffee all over the country. Cavite, a Filipino province, followed the lucrative
Batangas coffee business concept rapidly, planting their first coffee plant in Amadeo in 1876. In 1880,
the Philippines was the only country that benefited from the coffee leaf rust disease that ravaged Java,
Brazil, and Africa. As the epidemic hit these fields, the Philippines went from being the world's fourth-
largest coffee exporter to being the sole global producer of coffee beans.

Types of Coffee

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Arabica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffea_arabica

(Origin)

Coffea arabica is a species of Coffea that is also known as Arabian coffee, "coffee shrub of Arabia,"
"mountain coffee," or "arabica coffee." It is thought to be the first coffee species to be grown, and it is
the most common cultivar, accounting for about 60% of global production. Arabica beans are widely
regarded as having a superior flavor. Arabica has a smoother, sweeter flavor profile, with chocolate and
sugar notes.

Robusta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffea_canephora#:~:text=Coffea%20robusta)%2C%20commonly
%20known%20as,plant%20in%20the%20family%20Rubiaceae.
(Origin)

Coffea Robusta, commonly referred to as Robusta coffee, is a coffee plant native to central and western
Sub-Saharan Africa. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family of flowering plants.

Robusta coffee has a bitter flavor that ranges from neutral to bitter. Robusta has a grainy or rubbery
flavor with a thicker, sharper, and more acidic taste.

Liberica https://perfectdailygrind.com/2020/11/what-is-coffea-liberica/#:~:text=Liberica%20originated
%20in%20Liberia%2C%20West,70%25%20of%20all%20grown%20coffee.

(Origin)

Liberica originated in Liberia, West Africa. It is now mostly grown and consumed in Southeast Asia,
specifically the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Liberica coffee accounts for more than 70% of all
coffee grown in the Philippines.

Liberica has a distinct and outstanding flavor profile, with a chocolatey, ripe berry-toned richness and a
touch of citrus and spice notes. It has a long-lasting aftertaste that preserves the smooth dark
chocolatey flavor.

Coffee Drinks https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/types-of-coffee/

Black Coffee

With ground coffee beans steeped in hot water and served soft, black coffee is as simple as it comes. If
you want to be more formal, you can refer to black coffee as "café noir."

Espresso

An espresso shot can be consumed on its own or as the base for a variety of coffee drinks, such as lattes
and macchiatos.

Latte

The latte is the most common coffee drink, consisting of a shot of espresso and steamed milk with a
touch of foam. It can be ordered straight or with a taste shot of vanilla, pumpkin spice, or a combination
of the two.

Cappuccino

A cappuccino is a latte with more foam than steamed milk, typically topped with chocolate powder or
cinnamon. You will also find versions that use cream instead of milk or that have a taste blast.
Americano

The americano is made up of an espresso shot diluted in hot water and has a fragrance identical to black
coffee. Pour the espresso first, then apply the hot water if you're making your own.

Macchiato

Another espresso-based cocktail with a slight amount of foam on top is the macchiato. It's a cross
between a cappuccino and a double espresso.

Mocha

You can be in love with a mocha if you are a chocolate lover (or maybe you already have). A chocolate
espresso drink with steamed milk and foam is known as a mocha.\

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