ADVERTISEMENT
Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider Food devider 'Kapestahan' coffee festival triumphs with unlimited coffee tasting

'Kapestahan' coffee festival triumphs with unlimited coffee tasting

Aiming to showcase the rich coffee culture in the Philippines

Published Oct 18, 2023 04:15 pm
Coffee Painting Artists from Sining, Kape, at Kultura-min.JPG
Coffee painting artists from ‘Sining, Kape, at Kultura’ led by Esang Ocampo and Renz Tuzon

Sheraton Manila Bay proudly presents “Kapestahan,” a weeklong coffee festival in celebration of Coffee Month, marking one of the four events commemorating Sheraton Manila Bay's fourth hotel anniversary. The event kicked off on Oct. 15, 2023, at &More by Sheraton, aiming to showcase the rich coffee culture in the Philippines.

Stephanie Cabrejas, marketing communications manager of Sheraton Manila Bay, remarked, "Our commitment is to showcase and celebrate the diverse flavors of Philippine coffee. Each cup is a unique expression of our culture and the natural richness of our land. We want to bring the heritage of coffee to the forefront, acknowledging the tireless efforts of our local coffee farmers and the artistry that goes into every roast and brew, all while reaffirming the position of &More by Sheraton as the coffee authority in Manila."

Since its opening in 2022, &More by Sheraton has gained a devoted following among epicurean diners and local coffee enthusiasts seeking to explore artisan coffee experiences. True to its tagline, "Morning to Evening, Work to Fun," &More by Sheraton offers a bespoke coffee experience all day and provides an inviting community space that brings together coffee aficionados, artists, travelers, and locals in a vibrant and flavorful experience.

The Kapestahan featured local beans from Sultan Kudarat, Benguet, Sagada, and Kalinga, heralded by Hasiera Lagom Coffee. Allegro Beverage added to the charm with an array of coffee essentials, ideal for both seasoned coffee connoisseurs and budding baristas. Coffee experts, including Gerald Atendido of Hasiera Lagom Coffee, Lyssa Visda of Allegro Beverage, and Renz Tuzon of "Sining, Kape, and Kultura," shared their insights on the nuances of the coffee industry. From the intricacies of bean sourcing to the art of brewing, their talks enriched the coffee journey for all attendees.

artists.jpg
Coffee Painting Artists from “Sining, Kape, at Kultura”; Karla Delos Reyes, F&B manager; Stephanie Cabrejas, marketing manager; Jennifer Labita, director of finance, and Ronnie
Sararana, &More by Sheraton coffee champion

Kapestahan transcends mere coffee tasting, offering an immersive experience into the artistic flair intertwined with coffee. Renowned artists from "Sining, Kape, at Kultura" showcased masterful coffee paintings and provided live demonstrations of their art and coffee calligraphy. The event also featured a Barista 101 Workshop, allowing attendees to delve into different coffee-making methods and techniques. Throughout the day, guests savored unlimited coffee tasting and barchow sampling, providing an opportunity to explore the diverse flavors and profiles of the showcased local beans. In the evening, a live acoustic performance added a harmonious note to the festivities.

Kapestahan will culminate on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, with the 2nd Latte Art Throwdown Competition, in partnership with Pukaw, MilkLab, Allegro Beverage, and Barhead Solutions. It is a latte art competition that is open to aspiring barista students. Participants will showcase their creativity and skill in crafting latte art masterpieces, with the chance to win the prestigious Manila Latte Art Championship Trophy and other exciting prizes, including a gift certificate for an overnight stay with breakfast for two for the winning university/college, P2,000 worth of F&B credit, and a personalized coffee training with Coffee Master Ronnie Sararana at &More by Sheraton.

Related Tags

Sheraton Manila Bay MB Lifestyle Online MB Lifestyle PH
ADVERTISEMENT
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1561_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1562_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1563_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}

{{ articles_filter_1564_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.mb-article-details { position: relative; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview, .mb-article-details .article-body-summary{ font-size: 17px; line-height: 30px; font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", serif; color: #000; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview iframe , .mb-article-details .article-body-summary iframe{ width: 100%; margin: auto; } .read-more-background { background: linear-gradient(180deg, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0) 13.75%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0.8) 30.79%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000) 72.5%); position: absolute; height: 200px; width: 100%; bottom: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 0; } .read-more-background a{ color: #000; } .read-more-btn { padding: 17px 45px; font-family: Inter; font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; line-height: 16px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; background-color: white; } .hidden { display: none; }
function initializeAllSwipers() { // Get all hidden inputs with cms_article_id document.querySelectorAll('[id^="cms_article_id_"]').forEach(function (input) { const cmsArticleId = input.value; const articleSelector = '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .body_images'; const swiperElement = document.querySelector(articleSelector); if (swiperElement && !swiperElement.classList.contains('swiper-initialized')) { new Swiper(articleSelector, { loop: true, pagination: false, navigation: { nextEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-next', prevEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-prev', }, }); } }); } setTimeout(initializeAllSwipers, 3000); const intersectionObserver = new IntersectionObserver( (entries) => { entries.forEach((entry) => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { const newUrl = entry.target.getAttribute("data-url"); if (newUrl) { history.pushState(null, null, newUrl); let article = entry.target; // Extract metadata const author = article.querySelector('.author-section').textContent.replace('By', '').trim(); const section = article.querySelector('.section-info ').textContent.replace(' ', ' '); const title = article.querySelector('.article-title h1').textContent; // Parse URL for Chartbeat path format const parsedUrl = new URL(newUrl, window.location.origin); const cleanUrl = parsedUrl.host + parsedUrl.pathname; // Update Chartbeat configuration if (typeof window._sf_async_config !== 'undefined') { window._sf_async_config.path = cleanUrl; window._sf_async_config.sections = section; window._sf_async_config.authors = author; } // Track virtual page view with Chartbeat if (typeof pSUPERFLY !== 'undefined' && typeof pSUPERFLY.virtualPage === 'function') { try { pSUPERFLY.virtualPage({ path: cleanUrl, title: title, sections: section, authors: author }); } catch (error) { console.error('ping error', error); } } // Optional: Update document title if (title && title !== document.title) { document.title = title; } } } }); }, { threshold: 0.1 } ); function showArticleBody(button) { const article = button.closest("article"); const summary = article.querySelector(".article-body-summary"); const body = article.querySelector(".article-body-preview"); const readMoreSection = article.querySelector(".read-more-background"); // Hide summary and read-more section summary.style.display = "none"; readMoreSection.style.display = "none"; // Show the full article body body.classList.remove("hidden"); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { let loadCount = 0; // Track how many times articles are loaded const offset = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; // Offset values const currentUrl = window.location.pathname.substring(1); let isLoading = false; // Prevent multiple calls if (!currentUrl) { console.log("Current URL is invalid."); return; } const sentinel = document.getElementById("load-more-sentinel"); if (!sentinel) { console.log("Sentinel element not found."); return; } function isSentinelVisible() { const rect = sentinel.getBoundingClientRect(); return ( rect.top < window.innerHeight && rect.bottom >= 0 ); } function onScroll() { if (isLoading) return; if (isSentinelVisible()) { if (loadCount >= offset.length) { console.log("Maximum load attempts reached."); window.removeEventListener("scroll", onScroll); return; } isLoading = true; const currentOffset = offset[loadCount]; window.loadMoreItems().then(() => { let article = document.querySelector('#widget_1690 > div:nth-last-of-type(2) article'); intersectionObserver.observe(article) loadCount++; }).catch(error => { console.error("Error loading more items:", error); }).finally(() => { isLoading = false; }); } } window.addEventListener("scroll", onScroll); });
Join Our Newsletters

Sign up by email to receive news.

© 2025 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. All Rights Reserved.