kapeng barako
kapeng baráko with stress marks
strong/bitter coffee
Usage Note
Kapeng barako combines kape (coffee) and barako, a native Liberica variety grown in Batangas, and is celebrated for its bold, earthy flavor and high caffeine content. It is a source of Batangueño pride and a touchstone of traditional Filipino coffee culture.
Examples
" Mahilig si Tatay sa kapeng barako. "
Natural Translation
Dad loves strong coffee.
Literal Translation
Fond Dad of strong coffee.
" Masarap ang kapeng barako tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
A strong coffee is delicious every morning.
Literal Translation
Delicious the strong coffee every morning.
" Tuwing umuuwi kami sa Batangas, hindi mawawala ang isang tasa ng mainit na kapeng barako sa hapag. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we go home to Batangas, a cup of hot strong coffee never fails to be on the table.
Literal Translation
Every-time go-home we to Batangas, not will-be-absent the one cup of hot strong coffee on table.
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