Kapeng Barako

Kape Barako is prepared using a drip brewing device, French press, or by simply pouring hot water unto the grounds and filtering the mixture using a piece of cloth. Barako is best sweetened with honey or brown sugar. Barako can be used to make espresso and other espresso-based drinks.
Barako is not a common coffee variety, although it is abundant in Southeast Asia especially in the Philippines. It has the
largest beans of all the coffee varieties. Its taste is said to be superior to Robusta, and most Filipino coffee drinkers prefer Barako to Arabica. The Arabica-Barako blend is a popular gourmet coffee. Barako is considered to be the best among Liberica species. Aside from being a beverage, Kape Barako is also used as a body scrub in spa treatment.
Dalandan (Philippine Orange) is a type of citrus fruit. Its scientific name citrus auratium. This fruit has been a product of the Bicol, Quezon and Mindoro regions. It is a good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is important for the formation of healthy bone and teeth, increased body resistance to infection. Its typical tree is moderately vigorous, medium-large and productive. The fruit is usually medium-sized and spherical to slightly obovate. It tastes like mandarin with a sweeter taste profile and juicer than orange.
Calamansi (Philippine Lemon) with scientific citrus microcarpa Bunge, is the most popular and commonly used citrus fruit in the country (Philippines). The top 3 major producing provinces are Mindoro Oriental, Quezon and Nueva Ecija. It is rich in phosphorus, calcium, iron and good source of Vitamin C. The fruit is oval about 2 cm. to 4.5 cm diameter and greenish-yellow in color. It is similar in appearance to a small round lime and taste like a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange.