Henry & Sons, the leading supplier of premium coffee products and services in the country, continues its mission to bring the local coffee industry to the international spotlight with their commitment to providing premium and quality education to aspiring baristas.
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| DTI Laguna witnessed the Ceremonial Signing of Memorandum of Agreement between National University Laguna and Henry and Sons PHTrading and Manufacturing Company, Inc. for the establishment of the Global Coffee School (GCS) Philippine Operations in Calamba City, Laguna. Present during the event were the executives of NU Laguna, Mr. Michael Harris Lim of Henry & Sons, Laguna Vice Governor Karen Agapay, and representatives of Calamba City Congresswoman CHA Hernandez and Calamba City Mayor Ross Rizal. |
“With the
rising demand for specialty coffee in the ever-growing coffee market, Henry
& Sons is determined to provide aspiring baristas with the skills and
knowledge needed to succeed,” said Michael Harris Conlin, Henry & Sons
president and CEO.
Conlin said
the company recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the National
University Laguna to establish the Global Coffee School (GCS) in Calamba City.
GCS courses
are recognized and offered in over 40 cities worldwide. The company provides
comprehensive educational courses to equip aspiring baristas with the necessary
skills and knowledge to create the best coffee products.
Courses
include instruction on brewing methods and techniques, the science of coffee
production, and different types of coffee drinks. Baristas will also be given
hands-on experience with the most up-to-date coffee equipment, enabling them to
develop their skills and gain the confidence needed to become top coffee
professionals.
Conlin, a
former Philippine National Barista Champion and semi-finalist in the World
Barista Championship, said the collaboration aims to elevate Laguna Liberica to
a global coffee brand and teach aspiring baristas in Laguna the skills they
need to become sought-after in the coffee industry.
Last year, Conlin
represented Laguna’s Liberica and Benguet’s Arabica at the Global Coffee
Championship in Korea. Laguna’s Liberica won silver in the latte competition,
while Benguet’s Arabica bagged bronze in the brewer competition.
According to
experts, the Philippine coffee industry is expected to generate $6.3 billion
this year or P345 billion.
Conlin,
however, said 97% of the coffee in the country is imported.
“Our local
coffee farmers do not benefit from the billions of revenue generated by the
coffee industry. If this continues, Philippine-grown coffee is at risk of
extinction. This is a loss not only for our economy but also for our culture
and heritage,” he said.
Conlin noted
that the program aims to help Mabato coffee farmers introduce their products to
the international market and provide stability and sustainability for their
livelihoods.
He also
encouraged people to buy coffee sourced from local farmers to support them.
Recently,
Henry & Sons’ opened two new branches of The Giving Café (TGC) at the
University of the Philippines Los Baños and SM Marikina.
TGC is part
of the company’s social enterprise program established to support the
Foundation for Sustainable Coffee Excellence (FSCE) in its drive to make the
Philippines a major player in the global coffee industry through sustainable
local coffee farming.
The FSCE has
been supporting farms in La Trinidad, Benguet, for some years now to help and
provide farmers and their families with essential needs such as irrigation,
medicines, and educational assistance.
Opened in
July 2017, Henry & Sons opened TGC to provide a haven for coffee lovers.
The café serves comfort food, such as champorado, sopas, and arroz caldo, and
Chinese dishes, including yang chow, Taiwanese fried chicken, and sweet and
sour pork.
For more
information, visit www.henryandsons and www.thevault.ph.
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