Bo's
Coffee has definitely made a name for itself here in the Philippines.
Some might be surprised to know that this coffee chain is actually
proudly local and homegrown. From opening its first store in Ayala Cebu
way back in 1996, Bo's Coffee has gone a long way - currently having 56
stores, the newest one being in Solenad, Laguna. I was very fortunate to
be invited for Bo's Coffee's Bloggers Meet, wherein I got to chat with
the Bo's Coffee team over coffee and cakes.
Before
you think that the owner of Bo's Coffee is Bo (like I did), I'd be glad
to share with you a little trivia. Bo's Coffee is the brainchild of Mr.
Steve Benitez (founder and CEO of Bo's Coffee) whose passion for travel
and coffee led him to his mentor, Bo, who taught him everything he knew
about coffee. Mr. Benitez then named his coffee shop in honor of his
mentor.
Bo's
Coffee is always "just roasted". This means that freshness is their
priority - which is the true value for the customers enjoyment. Bo's
Coffee crafts their coffee with utmost care and perfection, from the
aroma to the froth. If the coffee beans are not fresh, there will be a
bitter aftertaste. If the coffee beans have been underextracted, the
result will be bland. The coffee must always be within the process.
In the event, I learned about the 4 elements of good coffee:
(1) Good beans
(2) Quality of equipment
(3) Water with no aftertaste
(4) Barista skill
Because
Bo's Coffee is proudly Filipino, they make use of local coffee beans
from highlands (Benguet and Cordillera) and lowlands (Cavite and
Batangas).
Blended coffee with
biscotti and Amaretto syrup topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate
drizzle and crushed biscotti sprinkles.
It's a different take
on having biscotti together with your drink, since it's usually dipped in
coffee or wine. Here, it's blended into and sprinkled on the drink.
I could distinctly taste the biscotti with every sip, which added a
unique texture to the drink. Those that love almonds would be thrilled
because of the non-alcoholic, sweet almond liqueur used to flavor the
drink.
The
biscotti in the drink contains the ones that Bo's Coffee makes and
sells in their stores. They have their own commissary that bakes their
own cakes, cookies, and biscuits.
Speaking of cakes, let me introduce you to Bo's Super Moist Chocolate Cake!
This
super moist chocolate cake is fresh, soft, thick, fudgy, dense, moist,
and everything you want in a chocolate cake. The cake's sweetness is
just right and won't induce a toothache. One slice is good for sharing,
since it's so heavy. (I'm not complaining though, since I finished mine
on my own!)
Here are other delicious cakes and pastries you could try together with your coffee on your next visit to Bo's Coffee.
Together with the friendly Bo's Coffee team
I'd
like to thank the Bo's Coffee team for inviting me to this little
get-together. I learned so much about the brand, and it helped me
appreciate more how great the local coffee industry is. The next time
I'll be going to Bo's Coffee, I'm bringing my Dad with me since he's the
coffee addict in our family and I'm sure that he'll enjoy it as much as I did!
Love,
Helen
Nice meeting you in this event Helen.
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Sammy
Same here! See you again soon, Sammy! :)
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