Blind Grind Coffee and Tea
A specialty coffee brand built with purpose
Philippine coffee is one of the best kept secrets in the world. It rarely makes it beyond local hands, making it one of the most exclusive and hard to find coffees on the market. The Philippines is also one of the only countries in the world that grows all four species of coffee, Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa, producing a depth and variety that is truly unmatched. Our blends will feature ingredients like mango from the Guimaras Islands, home to some of the sweetest mangoes in the entire world, creating something unlike anything else out there.
Accessibility
Blind Grind Coffee and Tea will be one of the first coffee brands in the world to feature NaviLens technology on its packaging, giving blind and low vision individuals full independent access to all product information with just their phone.
The Philippines
Most people have never tasted Philippine coffee and that's exactly what makes it so special. The Philippines sits in the heart of the coffee belt, producing some of the most unique and diverse beans in the world. Rather than offering everything, we are carefully curating the very best the region has to offer and selecting beans that truly represent the depth and character of Filipino coffee culture.
Our signature blend is sourced from the Guimaras Islands, a small island province known for producing some of the sweetest mangoes on earth. That natural sweetness finds its way into every cup, creating something you simply won't find anywhere else on the market.
And coffee is just the beginning. The Philippines is home to incredible tea traditions that are virtually unknown outside of Southeast Asia. As we grow, we hope to bring those flavors to the world — partnering with local growers and communities along the way, so that every purchase continues to give back at every level.
Philippine coffee is one of the best kept secrets in the world. It rarely makes it beyond local hands, making it one of the most exclusive and hard to find coffees on the market. The Philippines is also one of the only countries in the world that grows all four species of coffee, Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa, producing a depth and variety that is truly unmatched. Our blends will feature ingredients like mango from the Guimaras Islands, home to some of the sweetest mangoes in the entire world, creating something unlike anything else out there.
Blind Grind Coffee and Tea
A specialty coffee brand built with purpose
Accessibility
Blind Grind Coffee and Tea will be one of the first coffee brands in the world to feature NaviLens technology on its packaging, giving blind and low vision individuals full independent access to all product information with just their phone.
Most people have never tasted Philippine coffee and that's exactly what makes it so special. The Philippines sits in the heart of the coffee belt, producing some of the most unique and diverse beans in the world. Rather than offering everything, we are carefully curating the very best the region has to offer and selecting beans that truly represent the depth and character of Filipino coffee culture.
Our signature blend is sourced from the Guimaras Islands, a small island province known for producing some of the sweetest mangoes on earth. That natural sweetness finds its way into every cup, creating something you simply won't find anywhere else on the market.
And coffee is just the beginning. The Philippines is home to incredible tea traditions that are virtually unknown outside of Southeast Asia. As we grow, we hope to bring those flavors to the world — partnering with local growers and communities along the way, so that every purchase continues to give back at every level.
The Philippines
The Work Behind It
Mike has already spent a month in the Philippines exploring coffee shops, learning the culture, and building real relationships with people on the ground. Sarah has spent years immersing herself in the industry, working across multiple coffee shops, traveling to Costa Rica to learn about their growing culture and process, and spending four months in Italy studying their approach to coffee including a tour of Florence's only specialty coffee roaster in the city. Before heading to the Philippines at the end of September, Sarah will also be exploring the coffee culture and approach in Portugal and Greece, rounding out a truly global perspective on the craft. With all of that behind them, they cannot wait to bring this project to life. Despite having a deep and passionate coffee culture, Philippine coffee remains almost entirely unknown in the United States, making it one of the most exciting undiscovered markets in specialty coffee right now and we are excited to introduce it.
Interested in being part of what we are building? We would love to connect.
Currently
We are currently headed to the Philippines. While we implement vocational training to the blind community, we will also be spending time researching more for developing Blind Grind Coffee and Tea.
Connect
The Work Behind It
Mike has already spent a month in the Philippines exploring coffee shops, learning the culture, and building real relationships with people on the ground. Sarah has spent years immersing herself in the industry, working across multiple coffee shops, traveling to Costa Rica to learn about their growing culture and process, and spending four months in Italy studying their approach to coffee including a tour of Florence's only specialty coffee roaster in the city. Before heading to the Philippines at the end of September, Sarah will also be exploring the coffee culture and approach in Portugal and Greece, rounding out a truly global perspective on the craft. With all of that behind them, they cannot wait to bring this project to life. Despite having a deep and passionate coffee culture, Philippine coffee remains almost entirely unknown in the United States, making it one of the most exciting undiscovered markets in specialty coffee right now and we are excited to introduce it.
Connect
Interested in being part of what we are building? We would love to connect.
Currently
We are currently headed to the Philippines. While we implement vocational training to the blind community we will also be spending time researching more for developing Blind Grind Coffee and Tea.