Akasya Kape presents Ma’am Tere: A Documentary About the People Behind Specialty Coffee in the Philippines

Curious caffeinators and Filipino foodies of Melbourne - have you met Ma’am Tere?

As Melburnian cafe culture continues its worldwide influence, the Filipino coffee scene is thriving.

With new-wave cafes popping up on every city corner, our regional neighbours draw on the Philippines’ rich agriculture and skilled production to meet a global appetite for quality beans.

At the forefront is Kalsada Coffee, a Manila-based group partnering with farms across the archipelago.

THE FILM

Sharing the story of Filipino specialty coffee from farm to cup, Ma'am Tere is a fly-on-the-wall documentary by Paul Barreto. We follow Kalsada Coffee on visits to farms in Benguet and Bukidnon, led by co-founder and country director, Tere Domine - known locally as ‘Ma’am Tere’ - a tireless advocate for ethical trade, building communities through sustainable farming practices. This is a real snapshot of provincial life and a successful grassroots industry, growing in global popularity.

THE EVENT

Fresh from the US and Philippine film circuit, the inspired documentary Ma’am Tere lands in Melbourne for an exclusive premiere screening on Sunday March 3.

To celebrate, Akasya Kape and friends invite you to join us for a forecourt fiesta at Thornbury Picture House! This mini market is free to attend and open to the public, with treats available for purchase.

Come connect with the Filipino food and coffee community, including:

Cupping session of Kalsada Coffee’s latest harvest & enjoy a cup at the Brew Bar by Constant Coffee Roasters
Sip Akasya Kape Martinis by Thornbury Picture House
Indulge in gorgeous goodies by baking queen, Sweet Cora
Curated collection of coffee gear by Brew Methods
Freshly pressed tees and merch by Good Ideas Studio
Taste the original Pinoy-style Akasya Kape sorbetes by Dirty Ice Cream
Bring some freshly roasted Philippine coffee beans for home, roasted by Core Roasters

To watch the film and live Q+A with special guests: director Paul Barreto and Ma’am Tere herself, Tere Domine - purchase tickets below

This event is proudly sponsored by Philippine Airlines. Choose Philippine Airlines for your international and domestic flights to your next adventure! ✈️