Conlins Coffee Company and certified coffee Q grader Eric Lim for better understanding about beverage

From time to time, I am sharing a lot of coffee finds to my readers because I am a self-confessed addicted to coffee. I am having coffee and went to coffee shops, but I admit that I still have lacked on a deeper appreciation and understanding of the beverage. Today another coffee and learning about it, is about to tell and share.

The COO of Conlins Coffee Company and certified coffee Q grader, Mr. Eric Lim has shared so many things about coffee and its preparation. Conlins Coffee Company is the first of its kind to introduce the concept of “premium coffee” in the Philippines. 

It is known that not all coffee is the same, it differs from the place it originates, the type of preparations and in how long it has been contact with water. There’s a lot more to coffee than what meets the eye. 

“Before, the concept of coffee was very basic, you had instant coffee, you had brewed coffee,” said Lim. 

Conlins Coffee Company is a full-service coffee company that offers roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, and customized blends with use of beans sourced from all over the world. Aside from their coffee line, the company is also the exclusive retailer of world-class coffee equipment in the country.

Last Thursday November 20, I was one of the bloggers who was invited to learn and experience the fun behind every cup of coffee. Conlins Coffee Company leaded by Q grader Lim, discussed first about the origins, types, kinds and preparations of coffee, which was happen at Alessi branch at Bonifacio High Street, BGC Taguig City.

Mr. Lim also introduces and teach how to their products like the Bluenotes and Artisans, with a "premium coffee" taste.

Bluenotes and Artisans Coffees: Helping understand the beverage

Bluenotes coffee offers 100% single-origin Arabica beans.  “Each origin of coffee has something unique to offer; coffee from Sumatra gives a very different cup profile from coffees originating from Brazil or Ethiopia. The origin of your coffee is only one of the many aspects that affect the coffee’s flavor profile.” explains Lim. Go-getters and jet-setters will go for Bluenotes and its “taste of the world,” as it offers an excellent, straightforward taste of coffee

Artisans coffee is about the art and science of how coffee is crafted. This line of coffee allows the master roaster to create and meld flavors of varying origins into a very satisfying cup and it is all about taking different coffee elements and creating a masterful coffee experience. Preferred by coffee aficionados who are immersed in the worlds of lifestyle and the arts.

Serenity Syrups: Inspiring freedom and creativity

Serenity Syrups, on the other hand, is about having the freedom to have what you want. “The syrup is there to enhance the coffee experience,” explained Lim. Not only that the syrup can also be incorporated with your cookies, sodas and more. Lim also said that using Serenity “is all part of finding your own flair to classic favorites.”

Three complementary products

These three products all work together, and are complementary. Bluenotes is pure, and has a single origin; Artisan is blended, and possesses a craft science; Serenity on the other hand, is about adding flair. These products are all part of the journey of finding a coffee they can call their own, according to Lim.

Conlins Coffee Company: Giving people choices and experience

Aside from helping people appreciate and find a deeper understanding of coffee, Conlins Coffee Company has also always been about giving people options. “I want to make sure that if you want light, medium, dark coffee, or whatever origin you want, it’s available here,” said Lim. 

Their company offers over 20 varieties of origins available from around the world, and of course, also offers the blended coffees. “You’ll surely find at least one that you like here,” said Lim. “Each coffee also speaks to each individual; he added that it’s in finding the coffee that is right for you. It’s about finding your voice, in a world of coffee,” he added.

Eric also said that Conlins wants customers to experience coffee. He added that their company also keeps up with the trends around the world. “We want our customers to understand what they drink, before they really appreciate it,” Eric explained. They do this, he said, but they don’t impose. Their company wants customers to appreciate specialty coffee. “I think a big part of it is in educating people,” he said.

First ISO-certified coffee company, with passion

When it comes to food safety, Conlins is also the first coffee company in the country to be ISO-certified. Aside from having the largest variety of coffee, they make sure that the quality of the coffee is always consistent.

They also work with a variety of people, from commercial to retail, to coffee aficionados. Their company, including every member of their staff is very passionate about coffee. They also make sure that every member of their staff is equipped with the knowledge on their products. “We want to have a dialogue with people, and educate them, so that hopefully more will understand and appreciate coffee,” Eric explained. “We also intend for people to savor their coffee as they drink, and appreciate it.” 

After that afternoon, I appreciate more about drinking, preparing and all in all about coffee. Now I will enjoy more very sip that I had with my coffee prepared by no other than me!!