Kapeng Barako (Baraco)

Kapeng Barako Beans

Every last weekend of the year, it is my wife's family tradition to visit their hometown (San Jose, Batangas) and hold a family gathering. Year 2012, was my second year being part of it. =)

Whenever we go to San Jose, we usually stopped-by to San Jose market and have the sumptuous Batangas lomi  for breakfast.Yummy!

Before we left the market, I asked Rhea to buy a fresh grind Kapeng Barako (my Christmas giveaways to my team in the office. ). 

Kapeng Barako also known as Batangas Coffee has a distinctively strong flavor with an aroma that will surely satisfy your coffee craving.

The classic grinder and the fresh grind kapeng barako

Kapeng barako should be served brewed. 

If you are strong coffee drinker, black kapeng barako is the best for you.
For me, brewed kapeng barako with evaporated milk and enough amount of sugar. The Best! =)

** Pictures were taken from Nokia 808 PureView except for lomi (courtesy of Ryan). Thanks.

Batangas Lomi

I'm sorry to say but I only eat Lomi if there's no other choice. --Well, this was before I've tasted Batangas Lomi.

Since Rhea is from Batangas and one of her favorites is their Lomi, so I don't have a choice but to try it.
It was my first time then so I ordered only half because I'm afraid that may not be able to consume all of it if I ordered whole.

...The first taste, followed by second then third...

Taken at San Jose, Batangas

...It was kind of overwhelming when I finished my Lomi as well as Rhea's left over in just 15mins. Hehehe
Now, whenever we go to my in-laws in Batangas, Lomi is our top priority. :)

Batangas Lomi is a must, for only P30-35.