For the Proper Love of Coffee: From CDO to Manila, H Proper Coffee Roasters Brings World Class Coffee to Ayala Triangle Gardens

The very best coffee always begins with the finest coffee beans, and one man's passion takes you to the heart of the coffee experience with an exquisite selection of coffee beans sourced from the origin and the highest specialty grade quality. Step inside H Proper Coffee Roasters in Ayala Triangle Gardens...

Harley Keith Yu is passionate about coffee, and everything served at H Proper Coffee Roasters has made the cut to earn the label from Mr. H. At H Proper Coffee Roasters, what you get is an impressive selection made with the finest single origin coffee beans from Colombia, Ethiopia and Brazil that's passed the uncompromising standards of Mr. H. Masterfully prepared each step of the process from the selection and roasting all the way to the cup served at your table, all this for the proper love of coffee. Let H Proper Coffee Roasters be your guide as you embark on your own coffee journey...

It's a story that began when Harley Keith Yu experienced a near life-changing epiphany with Third Wave Coffee in the US that prompted him to embark on a personal coffee journey. This led to the opening of H Proper Coffee Roasters in Cagayan de Oro five years ago and has since been at the forefront of the emerging local coffee culture. In a continuing journey, Harley Keith Yu turns a new page and chapter with the opening of H Proper Coffee Roasters in Ayala Triangle Gardens. 

A proudly homegrown concept, H Proper Coffee Roasters represents one man's passionate journey taking the local coffee scene up a notch with the world's finest coffee beans. Starting with the single origin "green coffee beans" and the meticulous roasting process, Harley Keith Yu elevates your coffee experience armed with the learnings from his extensive worldwide hunt of the ultimate coffee fix. 

Harley Keith Yu would often search far and wide for Third Wave Coffee specialty shops, and shops that use Probat roasters and La Marzocco espresso machines would earn a spot on his curated list. It's no surprise that you'll find these same high-end equipment at H Proper Coffee Roasters. After all, it is just proper right? 

Inside H Proper Coffee Roasters at Ayala Triangle Gardens, the elegant space offers two floors to enjoy your special coffee moment. Best enjoyed with friends or alone, you'll find that perfect spot at H Coffee Roasters. 

Throughout the elegant space, you'll find the tools of the master barista's craft and art to begin your experience followed by the fragrant aroma of coffee to tease your nose and palate. 

But first, coffee...

Ease yourself gradually into Harley Keith Yu's curated world of coffee with an indulgent White Brew Float (P 245) with the deep and bold notes of espresso elegantly smoothened by vanilla ice cream for delicately balanced yet decadent notes. 

For true coffee connoisseurs, the Espresso Flight (P 155) is the best ticket to pure coffee exploration with a Flat White, milk and a shot of espresso allowing you to experience the subtle nuances of the beverage made from the best beans. 

A long soothing sip takes you to the global centers of coffee with their extensive selections from Colombia, Brazil and Ethiopia with each cup. With the brand's emphasis on premium quality fully embracing the Third Wave philosophy, H Proper Coffee Roasters clearly stands out from the rest allowing coffee lovers to fully appreciate the flavors of the prized and delicately roasted beans. 

It's coffee the way it should be. And it's great to see a homegrown brand raising the bar in the local coffee scene on par with the world's best. Hot or cold, H Proper Coffee Roasters has the right brew for you for that proper caffeine moment.  

During the exclusive media event, Mr. and Mrs. H welcomed guests at H Proper Coffee Roasters as they shared their personal coffee journey inspired by countless travels resulting in the formative idea behind the brand. Guided by an uncompromising commitment to quality, coffee lovers are guaranteed the world's best and finest in every cup served at H Proper Coffee Roasters. 

And it's a story retold and shared with each freshly brewed cup at H Proper Coffee Roasters...

...reflecting a very personal and even intimate experience with coffee. 

The enjoyment of coffee is a uniquely personal moment and the robust and rich flavors just makes it all the more special. 

From a freshly brewed Vanilla Latte (P 190) or Caramel Latte (P 190) to the classic Cappuccino (P 165) or Flat White (P 165), each cup becomes your own ticket to a soothing escape from the hectic pace or a well-deserved reward. 

H Proper Coffee Roasters presents a tempting itinerary for your own personal coffee moment, from the traditional pour over...

...to its line of cold brews for that much needed fix. 

This is Harley Keith Yu's world of coffee, recreated in an elegant Third Wave specialty coffee shop to take your coffee journey to the next level. 

To complete the coffee experience, H Proper Coffee Roasters offers an equally extensive menu reflecting the favorite dishes of Harley and his family inspired by their frequent travels. The western and European style cuisine brings both an elegant and comforting layer to your H Proper Coffee Roasters experience. The glass counters reveal a preview of the tasty offerings at H Proper Coffee Roasters, each one baked fresh daily. But H Proper Coffee Roasters goes beyond its baked specialties with an extensive menu for any appetite or craving. 

Let the feast begin. The Baked Camembert Cheese (P 1,045) with apple chutney, walnuts and crisp country bread brings rich contrasting textures and flavors in an elegant weave...

...while the Foie De Volaille (P 495) with chicken liver paté, santol marmalade, mustard and country bread brings surprisingly unexpected notes into play with the mildly sweet and tart santol marmalade. Each unique flavor complements the other in a fine and balanced finish. 

H Proper Coffee Roasters also offers a solid playlist of breakfast and brunch staples to pair with your coffee revealing yet another facet to H Proper Coffee Roasters' creative and playfully inventive repertoire of flavors...

...like the French Toast & Fried Chicken (P 550) with soft and lightly crisp brioche French Toast topped with crispy and juicy fried chicken drizzled with hot honey and served with a side of scrambled eggs. It's the flavorful twists of using French Toast instead of the usual waffles that makes this dish just one of many surprises from the kitchen of H Proper Coffee Roasters. And it works. 

The Eggs Royale (P 685) is another cleverly executed rendition of a popular breakfast and brunch classic with a crisp, sweet layered Kouign-amann instead of the usual English muffin topped with smoked salmon, sautéed spinach and poached eggs slathered with Hollandaise sauce. The lightly crisp and indulgently sweet Kouign-amann brings a whole new and different set of flavors and textures to the usual Eggs Benedict pairing perfectly with H Proper Coffee Roasters' specialty brews. 

Vibrant flavors with just a whisper of soothing heat comes next with the Turkish Eggs (P 445) with garlic labneh, dukkah, poached eggs, spiced butter, spiced beans and crisp country bread. The savory egg dish is just what you need for that bold start to your day. 

Light yet filling, the Roasted Apples with Granola (P 435) with homemade yogurt, berry compote, caramel sauce and honey granola is a refreshing alternative for a healthier option. The flavors are fresh and clean finished by a delectable balance of sweetness and tartness. 

Lunch or dinner at H Proper Coffee Roasters? No problem, Harley Keith Yu has that covered too. Start with the rich and creamy Potato Soup...

...or the Clam Chowder Soup topped with a flaky pastry crust. The pastry crust is perfect when mopping up the soup too adding a buttery richness and textural contrast with each bite. 

Why not start with a salad? The Chopped Chicken Salad (P 550) with tender chunks of barbecue chicken breast, garden fresh and crisp Romaine lettuce, black beans, jicama, tomatoes and corn tortilla chips dressed with creamy Ranch is a meal in itself. 

For the mains, the Beef Brisket Ragu is one hearty number that hits the spot for a satisfying meal. Fork-tender beef brisket simmered in a thick and rich tomato-based sauce on penne noods, just can't get better than that. 

The Fillet of Spanish Mackerel (P 675) with pearl barley, marble potato, roasted pumpkin mash and anchovy sauce is a picture perfect execution of delicate and nuanced flavors on a plate. The fresh and clean notes of the mackerel comes through complemented by the sweetness of the pumpkin and pronounced briny hints of the anchovy sauce. The mackerel just melts in your mouth like butter draping the palate with its flavorful yet delicate richness. 

My pick for a hearty lunch or dinner at H Proper Coffee Roasters has to be the Grilled Porkchop (P 695) with creamed potatoes, grilled broccoli, green beans, olive dressing, almonds and red wine sauce. Perfectly grilled, the pork chops are tender and juicy with just a hint of smoky notes from the grill. But what happens next becomes a medley of flavors from the different components of the dish from the olive dressing to the almonds and red wine sauce to the creamed potatoes, green beans and grilled broccoli all conspiring for a hearty and memorable feast. 

For dessert, why an Affogato (P 210) of course with vanilla ice cream poured with a shot of espresso for the perfect sweet ending at H Proper Coffee Roasters. When a third wave specialty coffee shop is equally serious with their sweet and savory menu offerings, you know you just found the perfect coffee spot. 

As the local coffee culture continues to grow and flourish, more and more local diners get to appreciate premium quality coffee. Are there too many foreign and local brands in an increasingly competitive and congested market? Maybe. Finding meaningful and relevant differentiation always sets one apart from the other and H Proper Coffee Roasters deserves its space in the market with its offerings driven by quality. 

And you deserve your own coffee moment made with the very best coffee beans meticulously roasted to perfection for a deep, soothing and flavorful sip. You'll find it and more at H Proper Coffee Roasters. 

One man's passion for coffee and a family's uncompromising focus on quality becomes a recurring theme at H Proper Coffee Roasters. And the story is just beginning for Harley Keith Yu at H Proper Coffee Roasters, all for the proper love of coffee. 

For many of us, a day always begins with coffee. At H Proper Coffee Roasters, it begins with premium quality beans. Pick your moment with the proper coffee. At H Proper Coffee Roasters, now open at Ayala Triangle Gardens...