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100

This Filipina is the first and only president to have never held any prior political position, and is the first female president in Asia.

Who is Cory Aquino?

100

This coffee drink is favored by coffee purists and doesn't have anything else in it.

What is an Espresso?

100

This country is said to be where the coffee beans were first discovered, and continues to be one of the biggest sources to date.

What is Ethiopia?

100

This is the process in which the coffee filter is moistened and the coffee cup is warmed.

What is "washing"?

200

This young Filipina, along with her mom and their family friend, is responsible for our very own red, white, and blue.

Who is Lorenza Agoncillio?

200

This varietal of coffee tends to be small and round, but tends to have stronger flavors.

What is Robusta?

200

This Filipina founded the first pediatric hospital and shaped modern child healthcare in the Philippines.

Who is Dra. Fe Del Mundo?

200

This is said to be the perfect temperature for most Philippine-based beans.

What is around 70-80°C? / 170°F?

300

This journalist became the first Filipina Beauty Queen.

Who is Purificacion "Pura" Kalaw?

300

This tiny mammal is often associated with coffee beans, but not in the way you want it to be.

What is a civet?

300

This animal is said to be the reason why we discovered coffee in the first place.

What is a goat?

300

Coffee enthusiasts call this ratio the "Golden Ratio" in coffee making.

What is 15:1?

400

This Filipina, hailed as the "Filipina Nutrition Heroine", invented calamansi juice powder, banana catsup, and soyalac.

Who is Maria Orosa?

400

This type of coffee is often mistaken for not having caffeine at all, but actually has this amount in it.

What is less than 0.3%?

400

This Filipina is the first openly transgender representative in the House of Representatives.

Who is Geraldine Roman?

400

Some say this time limit is too long, but coffee enthusiasts believe it's well worth the wait.

What is 3 minutes?

500

Also known as the Filipina Joan of Arc, this Filipina was appointed as general in 1899, making her the only woman listed in the roster of generals in the Army of the Filipino Republic.

Who is Agueda Kahabagan/Henerala Agueda?

500

This fruit is the actual source of the caffeinated drink we know and love.

What is the coffee cherry?

500

This company is the first to have created and marketed instant coffee.

What is Nescafe?

500

This process lets your coffee grounds "breathe" or release C02 as you're making your perfect brew.

What is "bloom"/"blooming"?