From Island Wandering to Coffee Craft: The Journey of June Fabio Senica
What began as a laid-back, five-day escape to Siargao with college friends turned into something far more life-changing for June Fabio Senica. He did not know it then, but that spur-of-the-moment trip would spark a passion that would eventually steer the course of his life. Before diving into the world of coffee, he was already a fan of the brew, drawn to its aroma and ritual, but with little grasp of what made a truly great cup. The thought of entering the industry, let alone opening his own café, never crossed his mind. At the time, his love for coffee was simple and unassuming, far from the path he would eventually find himself on. “I’ve loved coffee since college, even though I barely knew anything about it,” he recalls. “I certainly never planned on starting a coffee shop. I was just genuinely amazed.” That spark was lit at Linear Coffee Roaster, where he had his first taste of Ethiopian beans. The brew, prepared by Gio Visitacion of Good Cup Coffee Co., came with a passiona...
