MONIN, the world’s leading brand of gourmet flavorings, is once again presenting the biannual MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup in the Philippines, a competition to find the most innovative, progressive, and creative coffee mocktail designed by industry professionals. Taking place on June 26, 2023 at F1 Hotel Manila, BGC from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, the much-awaited competition gathers some of the top baristas and coffee professionals in the country to battle it out to see who will be the country’s representative to the Asia-Pacific finals in Malaysia in November. 

The MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup (MCCC) competition allows contestants to show their coffee knowledge, technical abilities, and drink-making skills to a panel of expert judges. This year’s theme centers on engaging the five senses, so contestants are tasked to create the most creative espresso-based mocktail that appeals to all five senses (sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch). They will be judged on how well they incorporate each of the five senses into their drink.

Meet the top 12 finalists for this year’s competition:

Adrian Bersaba of Commune
Jerome Salunga of ABC Hotel, Angeles City
Jhon Christian Cia of Tablo Kitchen x Cafe
Andrew Magana of Typica Coffee, Taytay Rizal
Jarren Jay Narciso of Good Cup Coffee Co. Cebu CIty
Rolly C. dela Cruz of Atup Cafe, Camiguin Island
Steven Sula of Barista Masters and Constancy, Cainta Rizal
Lorenzo Castillo of Candid Coffee
John Mark Trapani of Figaro Coffee, Quezon City
Gabrielle Louis G. Figueroa of Ice Cube Kopi, Cavite
Karl Zouriel O Lat of Variables Specialty Coffee, Batangas
Larry Andrada of OTO

The winner of the competition will be representing the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific finals in Malaysia in November. They will be competing against over a dozen countries from India to Southeast Asia, the Australasia region, North Asia and China.  

“We recognise the positive changes in the coffee trend and want to encourage it to continue. Especially through the next generation of baristas and coffee professionals,” quotes Ng Yee Ling, Managing Director of MONIN Asia, “MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup is the best platform for MONIN to support the young baristas and to also give them a stage to showcase their skills. I cannot wait to try all the winning drinks during the Asia Pacific finals!”

To stay up to date on the latest news or for more information on MCCC follow MONIN Philippines on Facebook and Instagram. Follow MONIN Asia for updates about the region. 

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