THE ALLURE OF MT. APO Growing at around 3,000 meters above sea level with its rich volcanic soil, coffee grown around Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, is punching its way up the coffee popularity ladder. The main reason that higher elevation coffee is more sought after is the taste. When well-cared for, high elevation coffee will produce the more acidic, aromatic and flavorful cup of coffee that we love, while lower elevation coffee tends to have a lower acidity with little character in the cup. This is the real reason why your barista is telling you about the elevation of the coffee you are about to drink. Generally, a higher elevation coffee will be a better tasting coffee! #coffee #mindanao #mtapo #highlandcoffee