Recipes
By Anonymous Paul on 31 July, 2014
Still on the subject of coffee: I recently experimented with cold brewing at home. It sounds so technical but it just really means steeping coffee in room temperature water. As opposed to, obviously, using hot water. There are differences in the final product besides temperature. Heat tends to bring out the acidity of the beans …read »
Try This
By Anonymous Paul on 23 July, 2014
I found out about Kalsada Coffee by chance at EDSA BDG. I had just popped in one afternoon to buy a bag of coffee beans, no particular kind, and Lacy and Roderick, half of Kalsada’s team of four, were there at the bar. We had a short conversation and was able to try this particular …read »
Interviews
By sanju on 23 October, 2013
I first met Jericson Co at a Chaine de Rotisseurs dinner that we attended. I was very impressed with his vast knowledge and his passion for cocktails. Subsequently, I would see him at the Blind Pig and our discussions would continue. He would even tell me to taste some of his favorite creations. A few …read »
Try This
By Kitchyart on 14 January, 2013
Its origins are not quite clear but this is a genius idea coming from our Australian friends. If you haven’t heard about this, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a cuppa. 1. Prepare a nice hot cup of coffee or tea. 2. Have a pack of Tim Tams ready. 3. Bite off 2 opposite ends …read »
Restaurants
By sanju on 12 December, 2012
Recently, C and I had lunch with a few friends at Kuppa. Kuppa has three branches in Bacolod, where it originated, and one in Manila. We met up with owners Rommel Hinlo and Kerwin Lo. Rommel is in charge of the kitchen, while Kerwin takes care of all things coffee related, including roasting. Yes, Kuppa …read »
Try This
By Anonymous Paul on 7 December, 2012
I love stumbling into places like these. Craft Coffee Workshop sits beside a previous old haunt of mine along Broadway Ave in Quezon City. While waiting for some friends to arrive one evening, to go to said previous old haunt, I walked inside this cozy little coffee shop that seemed to come from nowhere. It …read »