2050 Coffee's On-Tap Coffee and Matcha Latte Are Now in the Philippines
The coffee shop from Japan is also introducing PH-exclusive bites to go with your drink.
by Bea Faicol
Published on Mar 19, 2026
(SPOT.ph) We might not be thinking about it now—what with everything that's simultaneously happening in the world, but here's a reminder: climate change is still a big concern. No one's immune to its effects—not even the cup of iced coffee you're sipping right now. Your go-to beans could taste different, cost more, or become hard to find in the next decade... or, specifically, in 24 years.
And that's where Kyoto-based 2050 Coffee comes in. Their whole premise is built around a not-so-distant future where the coffee industry needs saving and better handling. If you're curious what the future of coffee can look and taste like, great news. The tech-savvy coffee shop has opened its first branch in the Philippines, right at Molito Lifestyle Center.
2050 Future-Proofs Coffee
2050 Coffee has consistent messaging across all three of its existing branches in Japan and Singapore, and now on the second floor of the new building within the Molito Lifestyle Complex, Alabang. 2050 Coffee is all about making future-proof coffee through sustainable practices.
Heck, even the space looks like a time travel machine. It's heavy on the metallic silvers and greys, cement-finish walls, and exposed piping running through the space, which doesn't look cozy enough for some catching up with friends, but, surprisingly, it can be.
The brand is young, progressive, and very much invested in sustainability. They stick to this goal by building direct relationships with farmers around the world and sourcing beans grown through more sustainable methods, and, of course, the tech-forwardness of their Tap Coffee machines.
Just to be clear: This is not instant coffee or 3-in-1 coffee—but it is speciality coffee served in an instant, around 10 seconds or so. All you have to do is place your cup under the spout of your chosen brew, press the handle until your cup is filled to the brim, either with brewed coffee or their sweet and creamy matcha latte, if that's more up your alley. The baristas behind the station can then focus on an important role: telling the story behind your drink.
Currently, 2050 Coffee has four brews available on tap—and three of them are light roast coffee. There's the Tanzania Acacia Hills from Karatu, Oldean, Kenya Kamviu from Embu County, Honduras Belarmino from Las Flores, Santa Barbara, and a Matcha Latte from Kyoto. They also have espresso-based beverages like their Americano (P190–P230), Latte (P160–P200), and Matcha Espresso Latte (P260–P280), and other non-espresso beverages like the Cascara Spiced Lemonade (P180), Matcha Latte (P240), and Apple Cinnamon Latte (P240/hot and P260/iced).
There are also Philippine-exclusive pastries made in collaboration with Chef Sonny Mariano (the chef consultant behind Tasteless Food Group, who is responsible for bringing 2050 Coffee into the country). It's an interesting lineup of bites, with options such as the Cheese and Chives Scone, Miso Caramel Canelé, Ube Matcha Cookie S'wich, and Banana Choco Walnut.
What to try at 2050 Coffee
Kenya Kamviu
For those who are fans of espresso with a squeeze of orange (or orange juice), The Kenya Kamviu is a subtler way to go about your favorite drink with notes of orange, blackcurrant, black tea, and brown sugar. The citrus doesn't slap you on the face; it's light and gentle, with an overall balance that almost translates to tea.
Matcha Latte
In the same way 2050 Coffee's brews are readily available through the Tap Machine, the Matcha Latte is also mixed with milk inside the machine and ready for dispensing. Their latte version uses a mix of matcha from Okumidori, Samidori, and Yabukita from Kyoto, and gives off a satisfying umami and slight bitterness.
Just a heads up for the trentahins: This drink leans more milky and creamy—not in a cloying way, but more indulgent. And for the matcha purists already side-eyeing the lack of whisking: Relax. Just because no one ceremoniously frothed this with a microfoam consistency does not mean 2050 Coffee’s Matcha Latte can’t hold its own.
Miso Caramel Canele
Good canelé is hard to come by in Metro Manila—and the really good ones? Boss level. So when 2050 Coffee decided to put one on the menu, it made sense to bring in Sonny Mariano to get it right.
The result is the Miso Caramel Canelé: a deeply caramelized crust that delivers that signature snap before giving way to a soft, creamy, custardy center. The flavor is sweet, buttery, and milky—but deepened and rounded out by the added miso. This makes it great to pair with a fruity or acidic coffee like the Kenya Kamviu.
Banana Choco Walnut
Banana cake is easy to love if you’re already a fan of the fruit, but 2050 Coffee’s version doesn’t just rely on that. What makes it irresistible is the chunky nuts scattered throughout, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. It’s not cloyingly sweet, and it’s perfectly moist—a small indulgence that pairs well with strong or dark coffee.
2050 Coffee tackles the very real possibility that coffee farms might struggle—or even disappear—in two decades or so, because of climate change. By building direct relationships with farmers and switching to sustainable practices, they're helping ensure we'll still be able to enjoy our cups of caffeinated joy when we're older.
That is, if we somehow make it through the mess of our own lives, the country and the world's never-ending nonsense.
Bea Faicol runs on questionable amounts of coffee and matcha, and occasionally, a classic G&T.