Written by Renz Nicole Torres
Visiting Farm to Cup is an invitation to join in an amazing experience of flavors, culture, and community rather than simply going for a cup of coffee. This exceptional coffee shop, located at Pico Road, La Trinidad, Benguet, offers a distinctive blend of locally grown coffee beans, social engagements, and sustainability projects. At Farm to Cup every cup of coffee invites you to immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery and vibrant customs of the place, where the serene outdoor setting, diverse menu, and productive employees enhance your experience.
Surrounded by La Trinidad’s natural beauty, Farm to Cup exceeds the typical coffee shop feeling, creating a peaceful atmosphere that blends in with nature. Its unique location — an open-air space embraced by the fragrance of tall pine trees and the city’s landscape, an inviting ambiance that encourages conversations and bonds, creating a comfortable experience that builds up different social interaction and coffee moments.
However, this is not the first location of Farm to Cup. According to the owner, Eli Natividad, Farm to Cup was located at Green Valley, Baguio City, but was forced to cease operations due to the pandemic in 2020. As the pandemic recedes, he looked for a new location to reestablish the business. There he found the perfect place to continue the legacy of Farm to Cup — inside the premises of Philippine Nazarene College in La Trinidad, Benguet. Initially, the place was just a large patch of grass, but with Eli’s optimistic ideas and brilliant mindset, together with his employees’ hard work, they started planting coffee trees — specifically, Arabica. Then, Farm to Cup continues its operation.
Upon entering Farm to Cup, customers are greeted with wooden tables and chairs that are shaded by big umbrellas protecting them from the rain and heat of the sun. Farm to Cup’s outdoor space may be used for a variety of activities, such as social gatherings, grilling or bonfire night, student study areas, casual storytelling sessions, family get-togethers, and even spending your “me time”. Alongside serving authentic and delicious coffees, the Farm to Cup serves as a hub for community involvement. It also offers a gathering place for locals and tourists to share perspectives and take part in enlightening cultural events that highlight the diversity of La Trinidad’s lifestyle. Furthermore, the warm and accommodating staff at Farm to Cup make each visit with a smile on every customer’s face by going above and beyond to make sure that they have a smooth and comfortable experience.
In the heart of La Trinidad, Benguet, Farm to Cup stands as more than just a coffee shop or business — it is a community hub, self-reflection place, and a gateway to new experiences. Its distinctive location and setting create an environment that compels customers to spend time, enjoy, and occupy themselves in the calmness of the place. Let the memories of delectable beverages moments spent together stay like the scent of freshly brewed coffee when customers leave the place. Farm to Cup guarantees that every visit makes a lasting impression on the taste and soul by allowing everyone to experience the warmth of Farm to Cup’s hospitality, the depth of its advocacies and projects, and the beauty of its surroundings.
Toast to the amazing experiences had a Farm to Cup, where each cup of coffee tells a story and each drink entices you to take part in their empowered sustainable actions.