Arabica Coffee Opens in the Philippines
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After nearly a year of planning, Kyoto’s % Arabica Coffee has opened its first store for the Philippines.
It is in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City and is the result of the efforts of a mother-and-daughter team that has been travelling around the world looking for the best coffee spots. Allue Hortazela says she and her mother could not forget the taste of % Arabica, prompting her to return to the Kyoto main branch of % Arabica to contact the owner with the hope of launching a branch in the Philippines.
Founded in 2014 by Kenneth Shoji, % Arabica uses 100 per cent Arabica coffee beans sourced internationally from countries such as Brazil, Guatemala and Japan.
To support the opening of the Manila branch, % Arabica global and Kyoto head barista Junichi Yamaguchi flew from Japan to oversee the crafting of coffee for every customer.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who is responsible for bringing % Arabica Coffee to the Philippines?
Who is responsible for bringing % Arabica Coffee to the Philippines?
A mother-and-daughter team, which includes Allue Hortazela, worked to launch the first branch in the Philippines. They were captivated by % Arabica's taste during their travels and approached the owner.
Q.What type of coffee beans does % Arabica use and where are they sourced from?
What type of coffee beans does % Arabica use and where are they sourced from?
% Arabica uses 100 per cent Arabica coffee beans. These beans are sourced internationally from various countries, including Brazil, Guatemala, and Japan.
Q.Who founded % Arabica and when was the company established?
Who founded % Arabica and when was the company established?
% Arabica was founded by Kenneth Shoji. The company first started its operations in 2014, before expanding to other locations.
Q.Did % Arabica provide any special support for the opening of the Manila branch?
Did % Arabica provide any special support for the opening of the Manila branch?
Yes, % Arabica's global and Kyoto head barista, Junichi Yamaguchi, travelled from Japan to oversee the coffee crafting. This ensured consistent quality for every customer at the new store.
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