The Coffee Mentor

29/05/2026

Thank you UP Asian Institute of Tourism for inviting me to give a talk about coffee during the Kape at Kultura Coffee Exhibition held last May 13, 2025.

Sharing my passion about coffee to the young generation is always a privilege and a blessing.

Special thanks also to Jahame Corporation for the CIME Espresso Machine that we used during the espresso demo. ❤️☕

28/05/2026

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26/05/2026

Mama Minnie Sonido Gallo,

Today, you waited for me one last time.

You waited until I finished teaching my coffee roasting class.

You waited until I finished reading Psalm 90 during our family devotion.

You waited until we all sang Dakilang Katapatan together.

You waited until our final prayer as a family was said.

Then, only a few minutes later, at 7:37 PM, you quietly took your last breath and began your journey Home.

It was as if you wanted to leave us with one last lesson—faithfulness, patience, and trust in God's perfect timing.

Your suffering is over now. Your race is finished. Your faith has become sight.

You are finally in your real Home, Mama, safe in the presence of the Lord you loved and served.

Though our hearts ache and tears continue to fall, we find comfort knowing that heaven welcomed you, and one day, by God's grace, we will see you again.

Thank you for your love, your sacrifices, your prayers, and the life you shared with us.

We love you deeply, Mama.

Until we meet again. ❤️

23/05/2026

Maybe life feels uncertain right now.

But remember this:
A lot can change in one year.

One opportunity. One connection. One decision. One season of consistency.

Keep planting. Keep learning. Keep believing.

Your story is still brewing.

-Franz ☕

21/05/2026

Failure is painful. But failure is also a teacher.

Wrong pricing teaches business. Bad partnerships teach wisdom. Slow sales teach adjustment. Difficult customers teach patience.

Don’t waste your failures.

Learn from them. Improve from them. Then continue.

-Franz ☕

20/05/2026

Coffee can keep you awake.
But passion alone cannot sustain you forever.

Take care of yourself too.

Eat properly. Sleep properly. Take breaks.

Spend time with family.

Success loses meaning when your health and relationships are already damaged.

Your business matters. But your life matters too.

-Franz ☕

19/05/2026

Comparison destroys joy.

Someone will always have:
-a bigger café
-better equipment
-more followers
-more capital

But remember: People don’t stay because of aesthetics alone.

They stay because of experience. Because of sincerity. Because of service.

Focus on building something real. Not just something impressive online.

-Franz ☕

18/05/2026

Many successful coffee businesses started with:

-one table
-one grinder
-one borrowed machine
-one brave decision

Don’t be ashamed of small beginnings.

A small start with consistency is better than a big start with debt and pressure.

Build slowly.
Learn properly.
Improve daily.

That’s how sustainable businesses are built.

-Franz ☕

Send a message to learn more

17/05/2026

Not every day feels productive.

Some days are heavy.
Some days feel uncertain.
Some days you question everything.

That’s normal.

Even coffee plants go through seasons before producing fruit.

Rest if needed.
Reset if needed.

But don’t give up on the life you prayed for.

-Franz☕

16/05/2026

Some people quit too early because they expected fast results.

But coffee teaches patience.

You don’t rush extraction.
You don’t rush roasting.
You don’t rush growth.

A small coffee cart can become a café.
A beginner barista can become a trainer.
A simple idea can become a business that feeds a family.

Just keep showing up.

Even slow progress is still progress.

- Franz ☕

14/05/2026

We are looking for people who want to be part of our team at Philippine Coffee and Barista Institute

Send your CV to
[email protected]
Subject: Coffee Educator

WE’RE HIRING: COFFEE EDUCATOR ☕

Philippine Coffee and Barista Institute is looking for a Coffee Educator who can help train the next generation of coffee professionals.

We are looking for someone with:

✅ Strong background in coffee brewing, espresso, and barista skills
✅ Teaching or training experience is an advantage
✅ Good communication and presentation skills
✅ Passion for coffee education and mentorship

This role is for someone who loves coffee, understands the craft, and wants to help more people grow in the coffee industry.

If you believe coffee education can change lives and businesses, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV to:
[email protected]
SUBJECT: COFFEE EDUCATOR

Join us in shaping the future of coffee education.