Every cup of coffee tells a story.
Some begin on the mountain slopes of Huila, Colombia. Others begin in the coffee-growing communities of Benguet, Bukidnon, Mt. Province, Sultan Kudarat, and Davao del Sur. Some are shaped by generations of farming tradition, while others are driven by producers constantly experimenting with varieties and processing methods to create extraordinary coffee experiences.
At Curve Coffee, our collections were created not only to showcase exceptional coffees but also to celebrate the people behind them. From globally recognized producers to dedicated Filipino farmers, every coffee featured in our collections represents years of hard work, craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality.
These are their stories.
The Producers Behind Our Global Collections
Jhoan Manuel Vergara Ayure
Las Flores, Huila, Colombia
Few producers have generated as much excitement in specialty coffee as Jhoan Manuel Vergara Ayure.
At Las Flores in Huila, Colombia, Jhoan has earned recognition for producing coffees that combine innovation, precision, and exceptional cup quality. Through meticulous cherry selection, advanced fermentation techniques, and carefully controlled drying methods, he continues to demonstrate the incredible potential of Colombian coffee.
Among the coffees featured in our collections are Duo Cherry Velvet Chiroso and Berry Ensemble Java, both showcasing Jhoan's dedication to producing distinctive and memorable coffees.
One of the most fascinating varieties he works with is Chiroso, a rare mutation of an Ethiopian landrace variety originally discovered in Colombia. Known for its elongated bean shape, floral qualities, and elegant cup profile, Chiroso has become highly sought after among specialty coffee enthusiasts around the world.
Featured in
- Lohas Collection
- Be My Guest Collection
Nestor Lasso
El Diviso, Huila, Colombia
Nestor Lasso is widely recognized among specialty coffee enthusiasts for his innovative approach to coffee production.
Working alongside his family at El Diviso, Nestor is known for exploring uncommon coffee varieties and processing methods that reveal entirely new coffee experiences. His coffees showcase vibrant fruit character, expressive florals, layered sweetness, and remarkable complexity.
Through varieties such as Ombligon and Aji Bourbon, Nestor demonstrates how experimentation, curiosity, and craftsmanship can continue to push specialty coffee forward.
In our collections, his coffees are represented through:
- Floral Symphony Ombligon
- Aji Bourbon
Featured in
- Lohas Collection
- Be My Guest Collection
Jhonatan & Johan Gasca
Zarza Coffee, Huila, Colombia
At Zarza Coffee, brothers Jhonatan and Johan Gasca are helping shape the future of Colombian coffee.
Their farms in Bruselas, Huila produce exceptional coffees through careful cultivation, selective harvesting, and innovative processing methods. Their work with Pink Bourbon and Pacamara continues to showcase why Huila remains one of the world's most exciting coffee-producing regions.
Among the coffees featured in our collections are:
- Tropical Fruit Forward Pacamara
- Zarza Pink Bourbon
The Pink Bourbon, in particular, is known for its vibrant citrus character, tropical fruit notes, peach sweetness, and honey-like finish, highlighting the quality and care that define Zarza Coffee.
Featured in
- Lohas Collection
- Be My Guest Collection
Penas Blancas
Our collections also feature Opal Geisha by Penas Blancas, showcasing one of specialty coffee's most celebrated varieties.
Known for elegance, refinement, and floral complexity, Geisha continues to captivate coffee enthusiasts worldwide and remains one of the most sought-after varieties in specialty coffee.
Featured Coffee
- Opal Geisha
Featured in
- Lohas Collection
- Be My Guest Collection
Beyond Producers: Celebrating Great Coffee Origins
Coffee's story extends beyond individual farms.
Our collections also celebrate remarkable coffee-producing regions whose climate, elevation, and traditions shape every cup.
Guji, Ethiopia
Often regarded as part of coffee's birthplace, Guji is known for coffees with vibrant fruit character, floral aromatics, and elegant acidity.
Featured Coffee
- Guji Ethiopia
Haraz, Yemen
The historic mountain terraces of Haraz continue to produce coffees that connect modern coffee drinkers to centuries of coffee-growing tradition.
Featured Coffee
- Mokha Gems Yemen
Goroka Valley, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's highlands produce coffees celebrated for their vibrant fruit-forward profiles and distinctive regional character.
Featured Coffee
- Mokita Papua New Guinea
Colombia
Completing the collection is a specialty decaf from Colombia that demonstrates how sweetness, complexity, and balance can thrive without caffeine.
Featured Coffee
- After Dark Decaf Colombia
Together, these coffees form the foundation of our Cypher Collection and contribute to the global coffee journey celebrated through our Be My Guest Collection.
Championing Philippine Specialty Coffee
While our global collections introduce coffee lovers to exceptional producers and origins around the world, we are equally passionate about celebrating the remarkable coffees being produced here in the Philippines.
The Philippines is home to a growing specialty coffee movement fueled by dedicated farmers, unique terroirs, and communities committed to producing better coffee.
Our Philippine Origins Collection was created to showcase the remarkable diversity of local coffee-growing regions.
Benguet
Long recognized as one of the country's premier Arabica-producing regions, Benguet's cool mountain climate and high elevations create ideal conditions for growing specialty coffee.
Featured Coffees
- Atok Washed
- Samuyao Natural
- Shilan Natural
Atok showcases notes of caramel, red apple, and plum. Samuyao highlights floral, ripe mango, blueberry, and passion fruit characteristics, while Shilan offers a cup rich with molasses, hazelnut, and wildberry notes.
Mt. Province
Known for dramatic mountain landscapes and ideal elevations, Mt. Province continues to produce coffees with clarity, structure, and distinctive character.
Featured Coffee
- Sabangan Washed
Known for notes of grapefruit, capsicum, and green apple, Sabangan delivers one of the most distinctive tasting experiences in Philippine coffee.
Bukidnon
Bukidnon continues to emerge as one of the country's most exciting coffee-growing regions.
Featured Coffee
- Lake Napalit Natural
Produced from Sweet Coffee and Heirloom varieties, Lake Napalit is known for elegant notes of jasmine, lemongrass, strawberry, and jackfruit, creating one of the country's most memorable coffee experiences.
Davao del Sur
Home to the country's highest mountain, Davao del Sur produces coffees influenced by fertile volcanic soils and ideal growing conditions.
Featured Coffee
- Mt. Apo Natural
With notes of floral, dates, and blueberries, Mt. Apo Natural reflects the unique character of coffee grown on the slopes of Mt. Apo.
The collection also includes Marikit and Makisig, two coffees that further celebrate the diversity and promise of Philippine coffee.
Meet the Farmers Behind Our Philippine Microlot Collection
While origins tell us where coffee comes from, microlots tell us who produced it.
Helen Martes
Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet
Helen Martes is one of Curve Coffee's valued partner farmers from Benguet. Growing Bourbon and Typica coffees at approximately 1,400 meters above sea level, Helen's commitment to quality is reflected in every harvest.
Her featured coffee undergoes the Red Honey Process, where a portion of the coffee's natural mucilage remains during drying to help enhance sweetness, body, and complexity.
Featured Coffee
- Helen Martes Red Honey
- Variety: Bourbon & Typica
- Elevation: 1,400 masl
- Process: Red Honey
- Flavor Notes: Cacao Nibs, Plum, Hazelnut, Sweet Orange
Rudy Paltican
Banguitan, Besao, Mt. Province
Rudy Paltican is one of Curve Coffee's partner farmers from Mt. Province. Working at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, Rudy cultivates Bourbon and Typica coffees that showcase the remarkable growing conditions of Besao.
His naturally processed coffee develops vibrant fruit-forward characteristics that highlight both his farming practices and the unique terroir of the Cordillera highlands.
Featured Coffee
- Rudy Paltican Natural
- Variety: Bourbon & Typica
- Elevation: 1,600 masl
- Process: Natural
- Flavor Notes: Orange Blossom, Wildberry, Lychee, Apricot
Eljean Dagohoy
Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Eljean Dagohoy is a third-generation coffee farmer and one of the emerging leaders of Philippine specialty coffee.
Raised in a coffee-farming family, Eljean became actively involved in quality-focused coffee production and later joined the Bayanihan Young Coffee Farmers Organization (BCYFO). Her dedication earned national recognition when her coffee placed 4th in the Fine Robusta Category of the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) 2022, demonstrating the quality potential of Philippine-grown specialty Robusta.
Featured Coffee
- Eljean Dagohoy Natural Robusta
- Elevation: 1,200-1,400 masl
- Process: Natural
- Flavor Notes: Dark Chocolate, Black Sesame, Cashew Nuts
Arnold Pina
Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Arnold Pina became one of the country's recognized specialty coffee producers after earning distinction through the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition.
Working alongside local farming organizations and coffee-growing communities in Bukidnon, Arnold continues to showcase the quality potential of Philippine-grown specialty coffee.
Featured Coffee
- Arnold Pina Natural
- Variety: Ethiopian Landrace
- Elevation: 1,200-1,400 masl
- Process: Natural
- Flavor Notes: Sweet Fruit, Chocolate, Maple, Buttery Mouthfeel
Reyjohn Basco
Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
Representing another exciting chapter in Philippine specialty coffee, Reyjohn Basco's coffee showcases the growing potential of specialty Robusta from Mindanao.
Produced in Sultan Kudarat and naturally processed, the coffee demonstrates how careful cultivation and post-harvest practices can reveal complexity and character beyond traditional expectations of Robusta.
Featured Coffee
- Reyjohn Basco Natural Robusta
- Elevation: 900 masl
- Process: Natural
- Flavor Notes: Lime, Molasses, Bergamot, Rum
More Than Coffee
What connects all of these coffees is not simply variety, origin, or processing method.
It is the people behind them.
Whether it's Jhoan Vergara refining Chiroso in Colombia, Nestor Lasso exploring new possibilities at El Diviso, Jonathan and Johan Gasca cultivating exceptional coffees at Zarza Coffee, or Filipino farmers such as Helen Martes, Rudy Paltican, Eljean Dagohoy, Arnold Pina, and Reyjohn Basco helping elevate Philippine specialty coffee, every coffee begins with people.
Their work allows us to share coffees that connect origins, communities, and coffee lovers through every cup.
Ready to Discover the Stories Behind Every Cup?
Whether you're exploring rare Colombian varieties, world-renowned coffee origins, or the growing potential of Philippine specialty coffee, our collections offer an opportunity to experience the people behind every harvest.
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