San Roque, Pigtauranan, Pangatucan, Bukidnon, Philippines
Sitio San Roque benefits from rich volcanic soil and a unique microclimate, creating an optimal environment for coffee cultivation.
The mill has got its hands full processing specialty arabica and fine robusta, with cherries pouring in from other parts of Bukidnon. Cherries from various places in the region arrive by foot, bao-bao (tricycle), carabao (water buffalo), or horse in remote areas with no transportation.
Coffees here are washed or naturally processed. The folks at Sitio San Roque have also been experimenting with anaerobic fermentation on the coffee beans. Right now, they're building a dry mill in Bukidnon. This will boost the coffee's consistency in quality.
Bukidnon is just warming up!
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Region |
Northern Mindanao |
| Municipality + Province | Pangatucan, Bukidnon |
| Elevation | 1,200 - 1,800 masl |
| Varieties Grown | Catimor, Robusta and Typica "Sweet" |
| Processing Method | Washed, Natural and Experimental |
| Drying Method | Sun-dried on raised beds |
Belis, Atok, Benguet, Philippines
Belis sits atop the Cordillera mountain range with an elevation of 1400 – 1700 masl. It is blessed with natural springs that flow all-year round and is home to vegetable and coffee growers.
Processed in two micromills that Kalsada built in 2015, the washed coffees have an intense vanilla and sweet floral aroma with flavor notes of dried fruit, cacao-nibs, cardamom, nutmeg, and all spice. The natural coffees have a distinct sweetness with notes of strawberries, lime, and a thick syrupy mouthfeel.
A mix of typica and bourbon are delivered to the station on a daily basis. This coffee is the fruit of the hard work of 50 families of growers, and it was established through generous funding by our Kickstarter backers.
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Region |
Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Municipality + Province | Atok, Benguet |
| Elevation | 1,400 - 1,700 masl |
| Varieties Grown | Garnica, Red Bourbon, San Ramon, and Typica |
| Processing Method | Washed, Honey, and Natural Processed |
| Drying Method | Sun-dried on raised beds |
Source: Kalsada Coffee