Editorial · Curator's entry points
Cascara guides.
Long-form pieces written by Cascara — starting points into specialty coffee, organized by palate rather than hype. New guides ship as the cellar grows.
May 2026
Philippine Coffee Expo 2026
June 5-7 at One Ayala, Makati. Dates, venue, and the Philippine specialty roasters worth seeking out on the floor.
May 2026
Manila Coffee Festival 2026
July 17-19. The other major Manila coffee event of the year — what to expect and the Philippine roasters worth tasting.
May 2026
The coffee palate quiz
A free 5-minute coffee palate quiz. Eleven questions, one Cellar Identity, and a shortcut to coffee that fits your taste.
May 2026
Specialty coffee in Manila
A curator's starting point into Metro Manila specialty coffee — Makati, BGC, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, San Juan. Organized by palate, not hype.
May 2026
Specialty coffee in the Philippines
A curator's starting point into Philippine specialty coffee. 140+ roasters across Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and beyond — organized by palate, not hype.
May 2026
Specialty coffee subscription in the Philippines
How the Cascara Drop works — one matched bag, every month, delivered. Opens Q3 2026; calibrate now.
May 2026
Coffee processing methods, explained
Washed, natural, honey, anaerobic — what each one does to the cup, and why processing matters more than origin.
May 2026
How to read coffee tasting notes
Tasting notes on a coffee bag aren't marketing fluff — they're a structured language. A field guide to reading them.