Before Kalsada team member Edward Basse’s  latest stint in the Philippines in May, he had the chance to speak with Joanna Alm, co-owner of Drop Coffee, about Swedish coffee culture, Drop’s approach, and how they create the right ambience to go with your cup.

If it seems we have been quiet lately, I assure you we have been busy bees behind the scenes. As some of you may already know, the Kalsada team has been hard at work the past few weeks putting together our IndieGoGo fundraising materials. Fortunately at Kalsada we have so many talented individuals working together to make this happen that all of our strengths together make us a winning team!

It’s easy to be dismissive or outright cynical about buzzwords like sustainability, social justice, and Third Wave Coffee, especially if you’re a savvy consumer in the so-called developing world. That’s why it’s crucial to define what Third Wave Coffee is and why (or in Filipino, bakit) it matters in the Philippine setting. This is the Third Wave Kape bakit list.