Savouring the Aroma and Flavor of Australia’s ST. ALi Here in Manila!

Imagine a morning filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. An awakening aroma that comes with sweet, nutty, chocolatey, and sometimes spicy notes - life couldn't get any better if your coffee is served fresh, hot, and comforting, right? Australia, being dubbed as the mecca of coffee in the world, has brought out the best and most satisfying concoction that the world is craving. Now, as it finally rolls out its first ST. ALi Coffee Shop in the Philippines, the pioneer in specialty coffee is ready to give every Filipino a taste and aroma of Melbourne.

ST. ALi Coffee, makes its Manila debut in the Philippines as it officially opens today, October 1, its first store in the country. Located on the ground floor of OPUS Mall, Bridgetowne Estate in Quezon City, ST. ALi is set to give the local coffee scene a new twist as its unrivaled dedication to craftsmanship and community is set to be enjoyed by Filipino coffee drinkers.
"We’re proudly Melbourne born and bred, and driven to share our passion for coffee and hospitality around the world,” shares Lachlan Ward, CEO at ST. ALi.

The Meet and Greet Before the Grand Opening
I was lucky to be invited to an exclusive Brewing Masterclass with ST. ALi's Head Barista Alex Wang days before its first store in the Philippines officially opened. We got to know more about St. ALi and how it trailblazed the coffee revolution in Australia’.

ST. ALi's Head Barista Alex Wang

Founded at the heart of South Melbourne in 2005, the proudly independent coffee roaster has been pushing the boundaries of what coffee can be - and the endless possibilities that come with each cup. ST. ALi is at the forefront of specialty coffee in the region providing the newest processes and technologies from next-wave signature drinks to experimenting with diverse brewing techniques.

“We’re on a relentless quest to source the world’s best coffee. Wherever possible, we deal with producers directly - partnering with truly remarkable humans who share our obsession with perfection," Alex Wang shared.

At the Brewing Masterclass, we learned a lot about the kind of coffee St. ALi has to offer to its Filipino customers, as well as how to perfectly savor each drop through its various brewing method that Alex Wang demonstrated. Offering their signature blends to something that will excite your palette, St. ALi is set to delight its Filipino customers with new and original coffee concoctions that will share the brand's rich history and heritage.

"We are here to complement the Filipinos’ obsession with great coffee that's why at St. ALi's first Manila store, all coffee is made fresh from our coffee beans that are roasted fresh from our roastery in Port Melbourne," St. ALi. 

From their small store in Melbourne, St. ALi is now operating in 4 countries, including the Philippines, and roasts close to 1.5m tonne of coffee beans annually. ST. ALi has grown into a global coffee icon, with a focus on ethical sourcing and the art of roasting, spreading Melbourne’s coffee culture far and wide.

The Ingenuity and Innovative Thought in Every Cup
"At ST. ALi, coffee is more than just a drink—it’s a craft," shares Lachlan Ward, CEO at ST. ALi. "We’re proudly Melbourne-born and -bred and driven to share our passion for coffee and hospitality worldwide. We’re excited to bring the ST. ALi experience to coffee lovers in the Philippines, representing Australian coffee on the global stage.”

Using coffee as the medium, ST. ALi partners with other industry leaders, pushing the boundaries of what coffee can be—and the endless possibilities that come with each cup. From designing next-wave signature drinks to experimenting with diverse brewing techniques, ST. ALi is at the forefront of specialty coffee, exploring the newest processes and technologies.

 
Enjoy ST. ALi’s Barista Signatures like the Barista Breakfast (flat white, espresso & filter), Winter Freddo (Orthodox espresso, peanut butter chocolate, cold milk, cold milk foam, shaved chocolate), and Apple-Gato (Vanilla ice cream, house-made apple puree, Orthodox espresso, granola garnish). Choose from other Signature Coffee Beverages like Coco Mingle (espresso, chocolate cream, coconut water), Matcha Calamansi (tonic, Japanese matcha, calamari), and ST. ALi Iced Matcha (refreshing chilled matcha).

Complementing St. ALi's coffee are its wonderful food selections that are made to ensure each visit's worth. ST. ALi's signature dishes include Avo Toast, a modern twist on a beloved Australian classic; Chilli Scrambled Eggs, a perfect blend of creamy and spicy; and ST. ALi's famous burger, The Royale, which brings a premium twist to the traditional burger.

St. ALi Dishes with Filipino Twist

“Melbourne is known as one of the coffee capitals of the world, famous for its vibrant coffee culture, and that’s where we discovered ST. AL. I knew that Filipinos, with their unmatched love for great coffee, needed to experience these expert flavors. We’re excited to bring the very first ST. ALi Coffee to Manila at OPUS Mall in Quezon City,” Ong added.

So, what are you waiting for? Discover Melbourne’s very own ST. ALi Coffee and explore their lineup of signature drinks and fan-favorite bites, now open on the Ground Floor of OPUS Mall, Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Quezon City.