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A proudly Pinoy design philosophy and product line for Bo’s Coffee
Chairs are upholstered in indigenous fabrics and recycled wood is used for the flooring at Bo's Coffee's central store in Glorietta 5.
Imagine sipping a cup of Sagada coffee and biting into an adobo muffin with Laguna cheese, or a dessert of artisan chocolate made of Davao cacao, all while being comfortably settled in a chair upholstered in binakol, a hand-woven fabric from Abra. Sounds like a patriotic dream, but it is a dream no more.
Bo’s Coffee has imbued its central branch in Glorietta 5, Makati with national pride. Entering the premises is like being in an all-Filipino showroom; even the flooring uses recycled wood planks reminiscent of floors in old Pinoy homes. Both traditional and modern Filipino aesthetics are underscored here.
All the furniture is locally made. Contrary to contemporary dictates of design, they are also sturdy and heavy. However, the colorful and unconventional fabrics soften the interiors.
The chairs and couch are covered with hand-woven textiles sourced by social enterprise company Anthill Fabric Gallery. Even the coffee tumblers are adorned with patterns traditionally woven by tribal women in Bontoc.
“This is a very huge and important partnership for us,” said Anthill's Anya Lim. “It enables us to bring the fabrics closer to more people, allowing us to promote these beautiful works from our tribal communities.”
Local chocolatier Theo and Philo provides Bo’s with an array of confections made from Davao cacao and distinctly Pinoy in flavor— even siling labuyo and calamansi.
Bo’s being a coffee shop, the main focus is of course on the coffee. Local Arabica beans from Mt. Apo, Mt. Matutum, Mt. Kitanglad, Sagada and Benguet are used in all of its brews, according to Bo's CEO Steve Benitez. “We use various Arabica beans from different regions, grown differently but all grown properly,” he said.
“Using home-grown beans helps our local farmers, likewise using local products helps local employees...We are hoping this initiative can inspire other companies as well, because Filipino products are to be proud of.”
Bo’s also sources its tea from Bayani Brew, a Gawad Kalinga initiative with a farm in Bulacan.
Bo’s has 57 branches, including 13 in Metro Manila that reflect the same aesthetic. The company promises to feature products from all over the country and be a platform for local artisans.
A bevy of foreign customers was seen patronizing Bo’s during the branch opening. Among them was Kris from Chicago, who said with delight, “This is what I like, Philippine coffee in the Philippines. It’s a tourist attraction and experience.” — BM, GMA News
Bo’s Coffee has imbued its central branch in Glorietta 5, Makati with national pride. Entering the premises is like being in an all-Filipino showroom; even the flooring uses recycled wood planks reminiscent of floors in old Pinoy homes. Both traditional and modern Filipino aesthetics are underscored here.
All the furniture is locally made. Contrary to contemporary dictates of design, they are also sturdy and heavy. However, the colorful and unconventional fabrics soften the interiors.
The chairs and couch are covered with hand-woven textiles sourced by social enterprise company Anthill Fabric Gallery. Even the coffee tumblers are adorned with patterns traditionally woven by tribal women in Bontoc.
Light fixtures by Kenneth Cobonpue and the store's philosophy are part of the design.
Local chocolatier Theo and Philo provides Bo’s with an array of confections made from Davao cacao and distinctly Pinoy in flavor— even siling labuyo and calamansi.
Bo’s being a coffee shop, the main focus is of course on the coffee. Local Arabica beans from Mt. Apo, Mt. Matutum, Mt. Kitanglad, Sagada and Benguet are used in all of its brews, according to Bo's CEO Steve Benitez. “We use various Arabica beans from different regions, grown differently but all grown properly,” he said.
“Using home-grown beans helps our local farmers, likewise using local products helps local employees...We are hoping this initiative can inspire other companies as well, because Filipino products are to be proud of.”
Bo’s also sources its tea from Bayani Brew, a Gawad Kalinga initiative with a farm in Bulacan.
Bo’s has 57 branches, including 13 in Metro Manila that reflect the same aesthetic. The company promises to feature products from all over the country and be a platform for local artisans.
A bevy of foreign customers was seen patronizing Bo’s during the branch opening. Among them was Kris from Chicago, who said with delight, “This is what I like, Philippine coffee in the Philippines. It’s a tourist attraction and experience.” — BM, GMA News
