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Coffee Museum

Journey through the rich heritage of Philippine coffee culture.
Explore centuries of tradition, innovation, and the stories behind every cup.

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Museum Main Hall

Main Exhibition Hall

Explore our comprehensive coffee collection

Historical Artifacts

Historical Artifacts

Traditional coffee processing tools

Coffee Varieties

Coffee Varieties

Philippine coffee bean collection

Interactive Display

Interactive Displays

Learn through hands-on experience

What You'll Discover

Immerse yourself in the world of Philippine coffee through our carefully curated exhibits

Heritage Collection

Rare artifacts and antique coffee equipment dating back to the Spanish colonial era, showcasing the evolution of Philippine coffee culture.

Bean Varieties

Comprehensive display of Philippine coffee varieties including Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa from different regions.

Interactive Experience

Engaging multimedia presentations and hands-on activities that bring the coffee journey to life for visitors of all ages.

Coffee Through Time

The fascinating history of coffee in the Philippines

1740

Coffee Arrives

Spanish friars introduce coffee plants to the Philippines, beginning our coffee heritage.

1880s

Global Exporter

Philippines becomes the 4th largest coffee exporter in the world.

Present

Coffee Renaissance

Revival of specialty coffee culture with focus on quality and sustainability.

The Sensory Lexicon

Explore the complex world of coffee flavors. This interactive wheel is based on the SCAA 2016 flavor standard, helping experts identify precise sensory notes during cupping sessions.

Click on a segment to explore sub-categories. Click the center to zoom out.

Interactive Lexicon

Click on any segment of the flavor wheel to view detailed sensory definitions and standard references.

Bean Roasting
Stages of Coffee Roasting

Green Coffee Beans

10-12 per cent moisture, no coffee flavour yet and very dense/hard.
Green Coffee Beans

Yellowing

The coffee has started to roast. This stage often smells like basmati rice.
Yellowing

Yellowing

Most of the water has now been removed and the coffee is starting to brown slightly.
Yellowing 2

First Crack

The coffee starts to pop and expand in size due to the build up of gas pressure inside the bean.
First Crack

Development

The coffee now smells like coffee but may need more time to develop sweetness and ideal flavors.
Development

Development

The beans are increasingly smooth on the outside, and the aromas are increasingly pleasant.
Development 2

Second Crack

At this point the beans begin to crack again, but with a quieter and snappier sound.
Second Crack

Post-Second Crack

Progressing a roast past the second crack usually results in the beans catching fire which is extremely dangerous.
Post-Second Crack

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