Mt. Apo Coffee Flavor Profile Mapping Debuts in Davao
To spotlight the unique flavor profiles of Arabica and Robusta coffees cultivated in the Mt. Apo highlands, the inaugural Mt. Apo Coffee Flavor Profile Mapping (MACFPM) was held on August 30, 2025, at the Brokenshire Hotel Resort and Convention Center in Davao City. The landmark event gathered over 100 coffee professionals from across the Philippines, alongside international participants from Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore. Their collective goal: to chart the sensory characteristics of coffees grown within the Mt. Apo Natural Park. A total of 65 coffee samples—comprising 52 Arabica, 12 Robusta, and 1 Excelsa—were sourced from farms in Davao City, Bansalan, Digos, Sta. Cruz, Makilala, and Kidapawan City. These samples underwent public cupping using the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Standards Cupping Methodology, with geo-tagging employed to ensure traceability and highlight the regional identity of each coffee origin. The cupping was led by licensed Q Graders and tr...
