Hineleban Cafe is no run of the mill cafe. They serve a drink called Kafe Laranja, which was presented at last year’s Philippine Coffee in Good Spirits Championship by their barista Adriane Alcid. It’s an iced shaken long black, sweetened with orange juice and garnished with apples. Even when the caramelized apple isn’t available—like when we visited, for example—it’s still a very good drink. The adventurous among us can even take advantage of an optional shot of whiskey. The Laranja is very refreshing and the taste of orange highlights the bright coffee flavor. Their new location in Poblacion is known to be popular after the sun drops because of the prolific bars throughout this nightlife district in Metro Manila. But Hineleban itself is actually a very quiet and serene place, perfect for regaining your balance.
