Corn coffee gaining ground

LIKE in Metro Manila, the growing number of coffee shops in Isabela province is an indication that the coffee industry is enjoying a recovery. But in Isabela, corn coffee has its own loyal following.

Corn, which abounds in Isabela province, is a source of a healthy coffee drink called Café Bagga, now being served not only in coffee shops but also in meetings and conferences. It is also bought as a “pasalubong” to those who visit the Department of Agriculture (DA) office in Cagayan Valley (Region 2).