Mt. Apo Davao Del Sur Natural

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Standing tall as the highest mountain in the Philippines, Mt. Apo rises from the heart of Mindanao, offering not just breathtaking landscapes but also world-class coffee.

At the forefront of this effort is Ma’am Marivic, a trailblazer in Philippine specialty coffee. As a leader and mentor, she has united local farmers under a cooperative, empowering them to consistently achieve national recognition for their outstanding coffee quality.

The farmers, many of whom are from the Lumad tribes, cultivate these cherries on their ancestral lands.

Every sip of this coffee tells a story of resilience, unity, and passion, grown from the heart of the Philippines’ most iconic peak.

Flavor notes: Strawberries, Blueberries & Dried Fruits

Variety: Catimor (Caturra and Timor)

Region: Mt. Apo, Davao Del Sur

Processing: Natural

Elevation: 4800 ft

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from 26 reviews

Tried another bean and again, amazing!

This coffee bean is fantastic. The flavor is amazing, with distinct notes of dried fruit that really come through in every sip. It’s incredibly smooth and light, making it easy to enjoy throughout my morning. The aroma alone is impressive upon opening the bag. Still hooked! 10/10

Jaylevs

05/06/2026

The taste was incredible

The taste was incredible. Pretty hooked on this coffee now and I don't see that changing at all going forward. 10/10.

04/27/2026

Cordillera Mountains Washed

Excellent quality! Flavor is so nice

Excellent quality! Flavor is so nice.

Michelle Belanger

04/06/2026

The best!

I love how it is roasted. Of course, the beans are fantastic! The crema is full and rich. I love the earthy taste. Highly recommended!

nhoj

03/17/2026

Batangas Barako Liberica

This has been a lovely, berry-forward, easy morning drink for me over the past month. On a medium-coarse grind it's been flavorful and forgiving, even in my drip coffeemaker after I oversleep and miss the ideal drinking time. Its summery fruitiness has been a balm during this cold East Coast winter. I'm going to try all the other Himig coffees but I will definitely get this one again soon.

B.C.

03/05/2026

I'd heard that Kopiko's "Astig" instant coffee was based on the manly taste of kapeng barako ("astig" means something like "badass" in Tagalog), but I didn't understand what that meant until I had this one. A smooth sweet sip this was not-- the experience is less like drinking tea and more like smoking a cigarette while riding a motorcycle. It really does have a jackfruit nose as described on the bag, and the deeply bold taste would hold its own in an open air jeepney stuck in Manila rush hour traffic. If you like badass black coffees with unique, interesting, and less tame flavor profiles that hold up well in milk, you'll appreciate this adventure in a cup.

02/08/2026

A Cup That Took Me Back

This brew hit me instantly.

Clean but still rich — super balanced, no harshness, just smooth depth. But what really got me was the aroma. The moment I opened the bag and brewed a cup, it took me somewhere specific.

It brought me right back to a trip I took to the north for my batok pilgrimage. I stayed at a small homestay in Sagada, and in the morning we’d wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee drifting through the house. Quiet mountain air, cold mornings, warm cup in your hands. It’s a core memory.

This blend gave me that same feeling — comforting, grounding, and real.

You can taste the care that went into this. Proud to drink it. 🔥

Renato Valenzuela Jr.

02/06/2026

Austroblend

Our new fav!

Our new go to blend! The perfect way to start the day.

Jennifer Segal

01/30/2026

I really like

I really like it

Anonymous

12/23/2025

Quality beans equals great tasting coffee

Each cup offered a beautifully balanced profile. Customer service is always outstanding and ordering process is seamless.

Vea

08/13/2025

Delicious coffee

Delicious coffee. Love the simple packaging and the friendly hand-written note on the inside of the box.

Salamat,

Mike

Michael Platteel

08/12/2025

Magandang Umaga

Magandang Umaga,

My first time ordering with you. Loved the coffee. I’m not usually a fan of the natural processing butthe Mt Opa as delicious. I also loved the little hand written note on the inside of the box. I’ll spread the word and order again.

08/07/2025

Toasty and Great for Cold Brew

Was very excited to see this in the mail. Beans came in super fresh and appreciated seeing the roast date!

Not quite the flavor I was looking for as a pour over coffee but have been wonderfully surprised in how tasty and robust it is as a cold brew concentrate: I steep 63g in .5L of water for about 16 hours in a French press, and mixed 1:1 ratio of water when drinking). There’s an earthiness that really stands out and it’s really nice.

Jay

07/24/2025

5 stars, would send to Grandma

The flavor profile is beautiful here. On the nose we’re greeted with banana skin. Sipping away, the notable bittersweet dark chocolate rides under a jackfruit brightness, and is vignetted by a smoky afterglow. Truly a pleasure to extract and drink.

This roast inspired me to do a bit of research into Philippine culture. First I wanted to become familiar as to the traditional Philippine brew of the Liberica bean and Barako coffee, and in brewing this coffee and returning to pour-over again and again, I realized something not exclusive to my senses.

While reading, I learned of a Tagalog term “Alay” which (to the best of my knowledge, and used here with utmost respect intended) means “an offering, made with care”. Though I’m not Filipino, and am not invoking it here as a cultural inheritance, I’ve been lead to become aware of the term through this wonderful coffee, because I had to find a name for what I feel when I drink it.
I digress, this Barako is certainly that: An offering from farm to roaster to brewer as an expression of great care. Let these beans be your window of alay, like they've been mine.

Josiah

05/29/2025

This Blend Strikes a Chord

Smooth, resolved, and rich in tone. The warm Kalinga strums a sweet, nutty bass note behind the lead citrusy expression of the Benguet, to coresonate in compelling harmony and surely serenade the palate.
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I'm personally reminded of Baklava when I sense the toasty nuttiness, however any weight is uplifted to loft beautifully on the citrus rind pillow that glows on the roof and residual palate. All in, this is a go-to for any brew with milk or black.

05/01/2025

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