Iloilo Coffee Festival celebrates local brew
A week of aromatic delights has concluded as the Iloilo Coffee Festival 2024 wrapped up at the Iloilo Convention Center.
The event began on July 25 with an opening program that welcomed brewers and coffee enthusiasts to Iloilo City.
On July 26, the Istorya Kape series featured talks on farming and marketing techniques, bringing together businesspeople, cooperatives, local government units, and investors to share their insights.
The Coffee Brewdown on July 27 saw dozens of baristas competing with their secret recipes. Congratulations to the winners:
- Mark Kelvin Villa (Homebrewer)
- Ariel Christian Sejera (Cafe Cielli)
- Asiel Floner Dec Fernandez (Barista Mama)
Coffee artistry was also showcased at the Latte Art Competition 2024, with winners in two categories:
Beginners Round:
- 1st Place: John Anthony Prieto
- 2nd Place: John Mar Malfarta
- 3rd Place: Richard Aurelio
Experts Round:
- 1st Place: Karl Aguilos
- 2nd Place: Mark Verzoza
- 3rd Place: John Anthony Prieto
On July 28, Manu Reyes delivered a talk on Soulful Coffee Shop Branding, discussing how to create a unique and authentic coffee shop experience.
As the festival came to a close, participants and visitors looked forward to the next year’s event, celebrating the rich coffee culture of Iloilo.
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