Gettin' The Goods To You

Some questions we have been repeatedly asked. We at Sakto may seem quite peculiar on the outset, but listen up:

Why, why, why, do we choose to take orders instead of stocking retail stores up with our beans?

Simply put, we want to get it to people as fresh as possible. Coffee is pretty superb within 18 days of roasting, and we get it to you within 3. We want to guarantee you access to the sensory experience that opens up. We want the cost lower for everyone, to kind of break down the norm of good coffee being ridiculously expensive, so we eliminate distributors.

How do we distribute the beans?

You can pick it up at our stall at the Legazpi Sunday Market (and check out our other sustainable, interesting, plastic-free shizz), or we use a bike delivery service when possible. Otherwise, we use regular courier, when we have absolutely no choice.

Why do we use glass?

We don't like plastic and non-biodegradables. We are looking at thick brown paper to eliminate some delivery obstacles (they make us use bubble wrap with the jars), but we would advise you to put the coffee in a secure, sealed container at once.

The beans do release some gas that are released by those valves in some special coffee packs, but if you are being good children and drinking your coffee regularly and before it goes stale, you should be releasing those when you open the jar anyway.

The Beans

Kapi Moro Arabica

Our Arabica bean is of the Catimor variety, and grows on the Philippines' highest peak, Mt. Apo, under the care of the Manobo people. It has the intensity of cacao, with hints of sweetness.




The Kapi Moro Robusta

Our Robusta is grown on the Daguma Range in Cotabato by the Manobo and B'laan people. While it has more of an edgy, woody flavor than the Arabica, it is smoother than most lowland Robusta beans, as it is grown at high altitudes.

"Arabica vs. Robusta"



What is the difference between an Arabica (left) and a Robusta (right) bean?

The Arabica beans generally come from higher altitudes and are prized by coffee enthusiasts from all over the world for being the smoothest and most aromatic bean. The Robusta is easier to grow, is commonly lowland (not ours though), has more caffeine content and is considered to be more bitter, with more "kick"-- this is the stuff espressos (and more!) are made of.

People would argue that Arabica is the better bean, but we don't get caught up with coffee dogma. We believe each has its own unique taste and preparations that you need to discover yourself, not through some "expert" or something you read. As the coffee world can be snobby about Arabica, many miss out on good-quality Robustas that have been treated with care and harvested from high altitudes. It is all a matter of personal preference and not being... cloney.

Price List, How to Order, Pickup and Delivery Details

Kapi Moro Price List

Organic Arabica Beans
Php660 per kilo, Php360 per half kilo, Php220 per quarter kilo

Organic Robusta Beans
Php460 per kilo, Php260 per half kilo, Php160 per quarter kilo

Organic Light Mascobado Sugar
Promotional price of Php63.75 per kilo if ordered with coffee

Organic Dark Mascobado Sugar
Promotional price of Php55.25 per kilo if ordered with coffee

How To Order

(Important! Please get your orders in before Wednesday midnight for the coming Sunday's coffee shipment. For those who opt for delivery, you need to get bank deposit payments in before the Wednesday banking day ends as well.)

You may access the online order form here. Otherwise, you may text 0926 645 9478 or email tindahang.sakto@gmail.com. Before you place your order, please take awhile to decide:

• What variety of coffee do you want? (Arabica or Robusta?)
• How much of each variety do you want? (A kilo, half kilo, or quarter kilo?
• Do you want it whole or ground?
• Do you want in on the mascobado sugar promo?
• Do you want to pick it up at the Legazpi Sunday Market or have it delivered? More info on this below.
  

Your order summary and total will be sent to you after we receive your order, along with other relevant details.

Payment

Because we finalize orders for shipment by midnight every Wednesday, we request payment to be in before Wednesday's banking day ends. Those picking it up at the market may hand it over in person.

Pickup and Delivery

You may have your loot delivered to your home or whichever address you wish. There is usually a delivery charge of Php70-Php120 within the metropolis (depending on weight).

You may pick your order up at the Legazpi Sunday Market, at the Sakto stall. You may find a map and transit directions to the market at the Sakto Multiply blog.