Why You’ll Love It
Nuanced, balanced, and beautifully easy-drinking.
Soft cocoa depth with a rounded finish
Bright citrus lift through the cup
Juicy tropical sweetness
Warm sweetness and balance
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From the Origin
From Sitio Belis
to your morning ritual.
- Region
- Caliking, Atok, Benguet, Philippines
- Growers
- 100 smallholder family farmers
- Varieties
- Typica, Bourbon, San Ramon
- Altitude
- 1,400–1,700 MASL
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Light-Medium
- Best For
- Pour Over, Espresso, Drip
Sourced through Kalsada Coffee and roasted in small batches for clarity and sweetness.
The Origin Story
Region: Caliking, Atok, Benguet, Philippines
Growers: 100 smallholder family farmers
Altitude: 1400-1700 MASL
Varieties: Typica, Bourbon, San Ramon
Flavor Notes: Cacao, Brown Sugar, Pineapple
Weight: 12 oz
Roast Level: Light to Medium Roast
The expression of this coffee is approachable and sweet. Enjoy taste notes of cacao, brown sugar, and pineapple. The coffee is sourced from our friends at Kalsada Coffee in the community of Sitio Belis.
Sitio Belis sits atop a mountain range in Benguet, Philippines with an elevation of 1400 – 1700 MASL. It is blessed with natural springs that flow all-year round and is home to vegetable and coffee growers. This community has been cultivating coffee since the end of WWII and while chayote is their primary crop, they expanded their backyard coffee plantation when buyers came looking for supply. The individual farmers of the Ibaloi tribe have been processing their coffees in different ways, with practices that were either passed on from their forefathers or from farmers who have joined trainings outside the community. There were no set standards and quality had been inconsistent.
With the creation of the community washing station, farmers and their children were trained together. In addition, those who have fewer trees were given the opportunity to earn more by working in the coffee processing stages, while those who had more trees were given financial aid to hire pickers so they could harvest more.
For the washed coffee, farmers bring fresh picked cherries to the mill every day and are immediately processed. The coffees are depulped, and wet fermented for 36-48 hours. They are washed multiple times in order to completely remove the mucilage and are then left to dry on raised drying beds. Afterwards, the coffees in parchment are stored in grainpro bags and left to rest for 4-6 weeks. Coffees are then hulled and hand-sorted before being prepared for export.
How It Was Processed
Sitio Belis is a small farming community in the highlands of Benguet, Cordillera — one of the Philippines’ most storied coffee-growing regions. Cool temperatures, rich volcanic soil, and high elevation give this lot its characteristic sweetness and clarity.
Cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness, then put through a full washed process: pulped, wet-fermented overnight, and sun-dried on raised beds. The result is a clean, transparent cup where the terroir does the talking.
Brewing Recommendations
Sitio Belis shines with a gentle hand. These methods bring out its best:
Pour Over (Fellow Stagg, Kalita)
1:16 Ratio · 198℉ · Medium-coarse grind · 2:30–4:00
Clean and sweet with citrus clarity.
Espresso
1:2 Ratio · 201℉ · Powder fine grind · 28–40 seconds
Creamy body paired with bright acidity and a cacao-forward finish.
Standard Drip Coffee Maker
10 grams or 2 tablespoons for every 6 oz cup · 200℉ · Medium grind
Delicious, nutty breakfast coffee.
Store whole beans airtight, away from heat and light. Grind fresh before each brew for best results.
Shipping & Returns
Ships within 2–4 business days from when order is placed. Free standard shipping on orders over $50. Expedited options are available at checkout.
Because coffee is a perishable product we cannot accept returns. That said, if your order arrives damaged or you’re not satisfied, contact us within 14 days and we’ll make it right — no questions asked.