Bacha Coffee Expands Into Philippines and Mainland China
The heritage coffee brand is growing its international presence with new outlets in Metro Manila, Shanghai, and Taipei.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Coffee
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Bacha Coffee has officially entered the Philippines market with new locations in Pasay City and Makati City. The expansion also includes a new flagship store in Shanghai and additional growth in Taiwan.
Why it matters
The brand is scaling its global footprint by bringing its specialized coffee bar and boutique concept to new luxury retail hubs across Asia. This expansion introduces its curated coffee experience to a broader international audience.
Bacha Coffee offers more than 200 specialty varieties sourced from 35 growing regions using 100% Arabica beans. The new Taipei location covers 92sqm, while the Shanghai flagship store spans 390sqm.
The players
Bacha Coffee
An international coffee brand founded in 1910 that specializes in 100% Arabica beans sourced from 35 coffee-growing regions.
The details
Each new Philippine outlet at SM Mall of Asia and Greenbelt 3 features a integrated coffee bar, boutique, and takeaway service. The brand is simultaneously growing its digital presence through a new flagship store on Tmall Luxury.
Timeline
1910: Bacha Coffee was originally founded in Marrakech.
October 21, 2026: The expansion into the Asian market was confirmed.
Culture Shift
This move follows the luxury coffee segment expansion trend as premium brands increasingly prioritize high-traffic luxury retail hubs to reach affluent consumers. These strategic openings signify a shift toward experiential retail in the global specialty coffee market.
Residents in Metro Manila can now visit the new Bacha Coffee locations at SM Mall of Asia and Greenbelt 3 for sit-down service or takeaway. Shoppers in Shanghai and Taipei also gain direct access to the brand's global flagship and boutique retail offerings.
The takeaway
The brand's growth demonstrates the rising consumer demand for premium, single-origin coffee experiences in luxury retail settings. Customers can expect a consistent high-end service model across these new international locations.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the industry on our Coffee section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Inside Retail Asia.
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