About Us
Crafting Perfection in Our Journey
Founded on August 18, 2022, in Digos City, Philippines, our team sprang to life just as the world began to heal from the pandemic. At its heart stands the vision of Christian Geverola: a passion to deliver exceptional coffee that goes beyond the cup.
From the moment a seed is sown to the final latte art, we are driven by a single mission—to provide an unforgettable coffee experience rooted in superior quality, community support, and sustainable practices while preserving the rich coffee heritage of Mt. Apo.
Built by our passionate barista, Mr. Dindo Bacor, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both local and international coffee industries. Our roasters, trained by our esteemed friend Mr. Arnel Fransico Cadeliňa—a Q grader, top roaster in the country, and 4th runner-up in the 2023 World Roasting Competition held in Bangkok—bring a deep technical understanding of green grading, roasting, and cupping.
Moreover, Li’l Ben’s microlot farmland—and its surrounding farms—is expertly managed by Mr. Dione Ellaga, our farming partner and one of the most respected processors in the country. He placed 3rd in the 2023 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) and 7th in 2024, consistently producing specialty coffee with unique flavor notes.
Li’l Ben Coffee House and Roastery in Digos City, Philippines, is overseen by Mrs. Sharon Kei Geverola—a wife, mother of three, and dynamic businesswoman who dedicates her time and effort to managing logistical operations.
Meanwhile, Li’l Ben Coffee House Ltd. in Milton Keynes is managed by CEO Mr. C. Geverola, a highly experienced theatre nurse and surgical assistant, as well as a visionary entrepreneur. Having explored ventures in education, retail, and wholesale, he now channels his passion into the coffee industry.
He has pursued extensive training, including the Entrepreneurial Course under the Go Negosyo Program by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). He also received rigorous barista training, as well as sensory and olfactory coffee training, farming, post-harvest processing, green grading, and roasting from institutions such as Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), General Santos Coffee Academy (GCA), and Davao Prokrate International.
He is assisted by Miss Elyssa Dominique Geverola, a vibrant young entrepreneur and graduate of MAPUA Malayan University, Davao City, who is equally passionate about learning the trade and aspires to further her education in business in the UK.
But our mission doesn’t stop at brewing exceptional coffee. We are equally devoted to supporting our community through outreach initiatives. Inspired by Sir Winston Churchill’s words—“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”—we’ve partnered with local schools, including Balutakay Integrated School’s Gulayan ng Paaralan Program and Divine Mercy School of the South Inc.’s Balik Aral Program. We believe that giving back fosters a sense of purpose, strengthens community cohesion, and inspires collaborative solutions.
Producing sustainable Mt. Apo Coffee that Empowers
Recognized with high distinction, our coffee was graded at 84.4 points, earning 3rd place out of 180 entries nationwide during the annual Philippine Coffee Quality Competition in 2023, held in Manila and facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In 2024, we continued our journey of excellence by achieving 7th place in the same competition.
