Dark Roast · Espresso Cut
Dark Barako NegraMaximum intensity. Full smoke, bitter chocolate, dense body. The way your lola made it. Ideal for espresso, stovetop moka, or Filipino-style drip.
Coffea liberica · Philippines
The Last
The Last
Wild Coffee
Rare. Bold. Irreplaceable. Kapeng Barako is the coffee the world almost lost. Taste why it was worth saving.
Barako trees now cover less than 3% of their original range
Every bag supports Philippine farm families
Small-batch harvest. Limited stock per season
25%
less caffeine than Arabica
1%
Of Global Coffee Is Liberica
200yr
Philippine Heritage
100%
Single-Origin, Hand-Picked
Batangas & Cavite
Heartland of the Barako
Our Heritage
Born from Philippine soil.
Barako means wild boar - and the coffee earned the name. Stubborn, powerful, impossible to tame.
Long before Arabica dominated the world's cups, Coffea liberica was the coffee of the Philippine islands. Grown in the volcanic soils of Batangas and Cavite, it fuelled generations of farmers, fishermen, and revolutionaries.
Nearly wiped out by disease and market forces, Barako survived because of the stubbornness of the farmers who refused to give it up. We partner directly with those families. Every bag you buy keeps a grove alive.
Taste the Difference
Flavour Profile
Not just bold.
Not just bold.
Complex.
Barako is nothing like anything from a supermarket shelf. The Liberica species produces a cup that is smoky, woody, and floral - simultaneously familiar and completely unlike anything else.
Dark Chocolate & Smoke
A deep roasted backbone with hints of dark cacao and woodsmoke — the character of the volcanic soil it grows in.
Wild Floral Notes
Unlike any other species, Liberica carries a haunting floral aroma — jasmine and jackfruit — unlike any Arabica or Robusta.
Earthy & Woody Finish
A long, dry finish with cedarwood and dried herb notes. Complex enough to sip black. Surprising with condensed milk.
Low Caffeine
Liberica generally has the lowest caffeine content of the major cultivated species compared to Arabica and Robusta
Full, Heavy Body
Thick and coating. Barako leaves a presence in the mouth that lingers long after the cup is empty.
Roasted Nut Undertone
Depending on roast level, you'll find cashew, roasted macadamia, or pecan woven through the body.
Small Batch · Single Origin
Choose Your Roast
Medium Roast · All-Day
Medium Barako ReserveThe balance point. Floral aromatics open up, the woody finish smooths, chocolate sweetness comes forward. A gateway for the curious.
Discovery Set · Gift-Ready
Trio BarakoThree roasts, one story. Includes Dark, Medium, and our limited Honey-Process. Perfect introduction or gift for the coffee-obsessed.
We plant a Barako tree for every order shipped.
The Barako groves of Batangas have shrunk by over 97% in a century. We work with local farm cooperatives to restore the groves, one order and one tree at a time.
The Brew Guide
The Filipino Way
Barako is traditionally brewed strong - coarse grounds, boiling water, no rush. Here is how to unlock everything it has to offer.
Pro Tip
Traditional Kapeng Barako is made in a bote - a wide-mouthed glass flask. Coarse grind, steep like tea, then pour through cloth. The result is the closest thing to how your ancestors drank it.
01
Grind Coarse
Use a coarse grind — similar to sea salt. Barako's bold oils extract fast; a fine grind will over-extract and turn bitter. 20g per 300ml is a strong starting ratio.
02
Water at Full Boil
Unlike delicate Arabica, Barako thrives at 95–100°C. Full boiling water in 2 minutes that cuts through the heavy oils and brings out the smoke and chocolate notes.
03
Steep 4–5 Minutes
Pour, stir once, and wait. Don't rush it. The body builds over time. If you're using a French press, press slowly at exactly 4 minutes.
04
Serve Black or with Condensed Milk
Black reveals everything. A spoonful of condensed milk is the classic Filipino pairing — it transforms Barako's bitterness into something almost sweet and complex.
What People Are Saying
The Barako Effect
★★★★★""I grew up with Barako in Batangas and had given up finding anything like it abroad. This tastes exactly like my grandmother's kitchen. I cried a little.""
★★★★★""I'm a specialty coffee buyer and I've tasted thousands of origins. Barako is genuinely unlike anything else — the floral note is extraordinary. This is underrated globally.""
★★★★★""Switched from double espressos to one cup of Barako in the morning. Same energy, no crash. The flavour is so much more interesting. I'm converted.""