Henry & Sons, in
partnership with the Department of Tourism, call on the country’s baristas,
coffee enthusiasts and similarly interested individuals, to register at the 1st
National Barista Assembly happening on September 20, 2019, at the SMX
Convention Center Aura, in Taguig City.
This event aims to unite
Filipino Baristas and bring back the Philippines on the global coffee spotlight
through a sustainable coffee economy. Coffee enthusiasts, restaurateurs,
hoteliers, media personalities, influencers along with other walk-in attendees
of the assembly, will also be present during the event.
The Assembly features various competitions happening simultaneously,
to provide a platform for coffee professionals, enthusiasts, and baristas to
showcase their skills. The competitions aims to encourage Baristas to bring out
their potentials, creativity, and skills in coffee crafting and related art.
Moreover, it is also about inspiring everyone to elevate their skills and aim
for excellence in their service and presentation to meet world-class
standards.
Henry & Sons is a
holistic coffee solutions company. They offer premium roasted coffee,
top-of-the-line coffee machines, and accessories, coffee solutions, as well as
training to suit various challenging demands.
They are committed in promoting the local coffee scene through events and programs that support the sustainability of the Filipino coffee industry. The company’s President and CEO, Michael Harris Conlin, is a champion of a sustainable coffee economy. After his successful participation in the World Coffee Championships as the 2019 Philippine National Barista Champion, Conlin is eager to create more exceptional initiatives and pursue his passion for excellence.
Henry & Sons also owns
The Giving Cafe (TGC). This coffee shop provides support to the Foundation for
Sustainable Coffee Excellence (FSCE), which helps coffee Filipino coffee
farmers in Itogon, Benguet. The TGC works as an income-generating program for
the foundation. Thus, they do not rely on other agencies and companies for
support.
The FSCE supports farmers by
providing training so that they will have technical awareness on how to grow
better quality coffee. The foundation works to help the farmers in their
medical needs and for the educational needs of their children. The FSCE aims to
develop a generation that appreciates the coffee culture of their family and
continue to this journey instead of exploring other jobs or migrating.
Henry & Sons also run
the Institute of Coffee Excellence. This institute is where they train future
barista champions, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and other coffee enthusiasts. The
training will help elevate their level and for them to become at par with the
global coffee industry.
Additionally, the Manila
Coffee Gear showcases the company’s coffee-related machines and equipment. They
also provide technical support and training for the use of these coffee
machines. They also have coffee grinders, coffee accessories, and the Henry
Ready-to-Mix powders.
For more information
regarding the first National Barista Assembly, visit www.facebook.com/baristasquest
or contact Tony Dy at 0917.153.1188.
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