Last Oct 21st marked the 129 years of Lipa's elevation to a villa equivalent to a city status during Spanish regime. The elevation was a result of Lipa ancestors' hardwork in propagating the coffee industry which made Lipa the richest municipality in the Philippines during that time and became a major supplier of coffee in the world market.
At present coffee plantation in Lipa is very few and production has almost overtaken by other locations like Northern Luzon and Cavite. Good thing is that coffee industry in Lipa though small is still alive through Cafe de Lipa and now Taza Mia Coffee. Both companies use local coffee beans and are founded by true blooded Lipenos. Both Cafe de Lipa and Taza Mia Coffee shops are competing with international brands and situated in prime locations not only in the city but there are also several branches outside Lipa.
Kapeng Barako is proudly from Lipa and should be given a consistent & grand celebration in the city. Tourism in Lipa has a big potential to encourage both local and foreign tourist if given focus and good projects. Other than coffee, Lipa boasts of its lomi, churches, religious people, and beautiful weather & location.
