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Coffee Plz

Jeeves De Veyra

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788336209476CP 2025b.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Handout</div>Now on its second year, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/7/10/coffee-plz-gathers-local-roasters-global-brands-for-weekend-event-1302">Coffee Plz</a> is moving to Circuit Makati, bringing its &quot;coffee for the curious&quot; festivals to a larger audience.Coffee Plz founders Andre Chanco and Tricia Eusebio-Lim set out to create a coffee festival that they themselves would like to attend. What they ended up with was one that was thoughtfully designed for the coffee curious. Unlike other coffee events, its lineup is carefully curated rather than open to anyone willing to rent a booth.Chanco, who also co-founded specialty coffee pioneer Yardstick Coffee, draws on his experience and perspective on the Philippine coffee industry to shape the festival. Central to that vision is what he calls &quot;merchant happiness.&quot;&quot;Our guiding principle, at least for me and Trisha, is merchant happiness,&quot; Chanco said. &quot;We want to make sure that they leave taking something from the festival. If the merchants are happy, then the visitors are happy.&quot;That philosophy sets Coffee Plz apart from many year-round coffee gatherings. Rather than serving as a B2B sourcing event or a drinks showcase, the festival brings together a carefully selected mix of established names and emerging brands from the specialty coffee world.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788336471660Tricia and Andre at a coffee festival in Bangkok.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="500" alt="Coffee Plz founders Andre Chanco and Tricia Eusebio-Lim at a coffee festival in Bangkok. Handout"/>Coffee Plz founders Andre Chanco and Tricia Eusebio-Lim at a coffee festival in Bangkok. Handout</div>One of the festival&#x27;s biggest attractions is its roster of international roasters. This year&#x27;s lineup includes participants from coffee powerhouses such as Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and South Korea, alongside emerging coffee scenes from India and Malaysia. They will be joined by Filipino roasters from Metro Manila and regional coffee hubs such as Cebu and Bacolod.Visitors can also expect appearances from some of the industry&#x27;s celebrities, including award-winning roasters, brewers, and barista champions, who will be hosting pop-ups and guest appearances throughout the festival.To ensure that every participant gets equal visibility, organizers have personally assigned booth locations across Ayala Malls Circuit&#x27;s Activity Center and Breezeway. The festival will feature themed clusters, including a &quot;Japan Town&quot; and a &quot;Korea Town,&quot; encouraging guests to discover new brews after seeking out popular roasters.One feature unique to Coffee Plz is its sampling token system. Instead of purchasing full-sized drinks, guests can use tokens to enjoy tasting portions, making it easier to sample a wider range of coffees without overloading on caffeine. Festival-goers can also participate in a passport program that rewards exploration through a series of activities and challenges around the venue.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788336556840CP 2025d.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Last year&#x27;s Coffee Plz event at The Corner House in San Juan. Handout"/>Last year&#x27;s Coffee Plz event at The Corner House in San Juan. Handout</div>Beyond coffee, attendees will find matcha vendors, baked goods, and equipment suppliers showcasing the latest tools and gear for home brewers and café owners looking to upgrade their home and café setups.The festival will also host the 2026 Philippine AeroPress Championship, with competitors vying for the national title under the purview of all-Filipino panels of judges.Maya is the official payment partner of Coffee Plz. Maya Black Credit Card holders can earn up to 10x Maya Miles on purchases at participating merchants, enjoy cashback perks, and score exclusive freebies at the Maya Booth. Festivalgoers can look forward to free drinks at the Maya booth, rewards for on-site signups, and additional points and perks throughout the event.Coffee Plz 2026 will take place from September 4 to 6, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati. Admission is free. For the complete merchant lineup, schedules, and festival updates, follow @coffeeplz.world on Instagram.

Coffee Plz returns for its second year with a curated lineup of local and international roasters, coffee champions, specialty brands and more at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati from Sept. 4-6.

Coffee Plz returns for its second year with a curated lineup of local and international roasters, coffee champions, specialty brands and more at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati from Sept. 4-6.

Coffee Plz serves up a bigger coffee festival in Circuit Makati

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Coffee Plz serves up a bigger coffee festival in Circuit Makati

Jeeves De Veyra

Published September 02, 2026 04:23 PM PHT

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Updated September 02, 2026 05:13 PM PHT

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