What exactly is third wave coffee?

More likely than not, you or someone you know have come across the phrase, “third wave coffee” in one form or another. So what exactly does it mean? And if there is a third wave, what were the first and second waves? The experts don’t usually agree in its definition but there are certain points that everyone accept as facts. The first wave came in the 1960s, when for the first time ever, coffee became widely accessible to the general...

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Our Story

Welcome to Café de Lipa! Featuring local coffee beans from across the Philippines such as Robusta from Batangas, Cavite, Ilocos, and Basilan; Excelsa from Batangas, Quezon, Basilan, and Mindoro; Arabica from Benguet, Bukidnon, and Cotobato, and most importantly the Barako of Batangas, we connect you to the tastes and flavours of our country. Convenience does not need to mean diluted or artificial flavours. At Café de Lipa, we keep it simple. Let’s enjoy ourselves over a pleasant cup of coffee—authentic local...

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About

Welcome to Café de Lipa! [ultimate_spacer height="10"] Born out of a rich coffee legacy, we pride ourselves in creating consistently good coffee from the freshest premium homegrown beans from our coffee farmer partners. [ultimate_spacer height="10"] While we take pride in providing the magical brew we call Barako, we also feature coffee beans from different parts of the country. Such as Robusta from Batangas, Cavite, Ilocos, and Basilan; Excelsa from Batangas, Quezon, Basilan and Mindoro; and Arabica from Benguet, Bukidnon and Cotabato [ultimate_spacer height="10"] Coffee has...

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FAQs

Learn the Coffee Basics! Frequently Asked Questions Overall factors Coffee quality depends on a combination of factors. Fresh beans, measured by both how long it's been since the beans were roasted and the time elapsed since grinding the beans, are imperative. High quality beans (measured by the specific crop, processing, handling, etc.) are, obviously, desirable, but the highest quality beans are all but useless if stale. Clean good-tasting water must be used, and the coffee must be brewed with clean equipment at...

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News

Ganyan din ba effect nila sayo? Parang kape? Para bang napakasarap na KAPE-ling sila? Cafe de Lipa2022-04-13T14:29:16+08:00 Sige share mo sa wall ni crushie or that special someone in your life. Better yet, share a cup of coffee with them today Need brews today? www.cafedelipa.ph/store get yours here today! April 12, 2022By Cafe de LipaCompany NewsComments Off Read more... Holy Week Store Schedules Cafe de Lipa2022-04-13T16:28:24+08:00In observance of Holy Week, please be guided of our branches' schedule. We will be following special hours on Maundy Thursday...

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Cafe de Lipa Star

Cafe De Lipa Star Looking for Coffee Shop in Star Tollway? Visit us at our branch in Star Tollway. for inquiries please call +63995 132 4755 Drop by Café De Lipa located at Brgy. Tibig, Lipa City, Batangas if you’re looking for a Coffee Shop along Star Tollway. It’s a perfect place to grab a strong caffeine fix before heading towards your destination. They serve their specialty-brew of Baraco coffee, along with other coffee variants guaranteed to be freshly brewed...

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Brewing Guides

Brewing Guides Your Coffee, Your Rules Preparing and enjoying a great cup of coffee is a pleasure, and few things as simple as brewing coffee provide such rich rewards. Brewing coffee is a lot like cooking with fresh produce: Start with the best, freshest ingredients, take care to do it well, and you will create something astonishingly delicious. Brewing Guides on How to make Good Coffee How to make Good Coffee with Drip Bag Do you like Coffee on the Go? Our Drip Bag...

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Find your coffee match

Coffee Cupping Session Find Your Coffee Match Find your perfect cup! Just answer the following questions and we will give you a personalized coffee recommendation. 1. How dark do you like your roast? (Light, Medium, or Dark) 2. How heavy of a body do you like to your coffee? (Light, Medium, or Heavy) 3. How much acidity do you like in your coffee? (Low, Medium, High) 4. Accents (Nut, Chocolate, Honey, Sugar, Fruit, Cocoa, Floral, Spices, Toffee, Butter, Citrus, Tea, Berry, Praline, Wine, Banana) Schedule your...

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Coffee History

Coffee's Origin in the Philippines The History of Coffee The native (undomesticated) origin of coffee is thought to have been Ethiopia. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen. In the Philippines, coffee has a history as rich as its flavor. The first coffee tree was introduced in Lipa, Batangas in 1740 by two Franciscan friars, where two Filipino natives who have been identified as...

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