During the medieval period, mead was part of the marriage ritual. After the wedding, the bride and groom received gifts of mead for good luck and fertility in their marriage. The word “honeymoon” is thought to have been coined due to this tradition.
Whether you’re one of the future newlyweds, family, or friends, sweeten the wedding occasions this June with La Mesa Mead. We also offer a unique mead and cocktail catering services for private events and celebrations.
Interested to have us at your events? Email us at hello@coffeexmead.com.
The world's oldest alcoholic drink returns
Dating back thousands of years, mead is an alcoholic drink created by fermenting honey. It was once thought to be the drink of the gods and is widely associated with the Viking culture. In this side of the world, the Philippines also have Bais, which is a traditional mead from the Mandaya and Dibabawon Manobo of northeastern Mindanao island in the southern part of the archipelago.
La Mesa Mead is the brand name of our specialty mead using locally sourced honey from the Republic of the Philippines. It is made only with the help of yeast, Filipino spices, and a hint of pineapple. Brewed nearby La Mesa Watershed, the last remaining rainforest of its size in Metro Manila. It has an alcohol per volume of 15% and is sold in 750 mL bottles and comes in a wooden box. La Mesa Mead production spans 1 month and is further aged for 1 month.
Experience a unique cocktail experience
Mead cocktails are cocktails that use mead as one of the ingredients. It can have different flavors and styles, depending on the type of mead and the other ingredients used. Cocktails are mixed drinks typically made with a distilled liquor as its base ingredient that is then mixed with other ingredients or garnishments. Some of the most popular cocktails include Old Fashioned, Negroni, Daiquiri, Dry Martini, and Margarita. Cocktails can be served in different ways, such as on the rocks, neat, blended, or shaken.
Sweeten your days and nights with honey
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La Mesa Mead – Philippine Giant Honeybee (Apis breviligula)
₱1,300.00 -
La Mesa Mead – Western Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
₱1,300.00 -
La Mesa Mead x Billy Bagtas Art Mead 2024 – Western Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
₱1,600.00
