Partner profile: Henry and Sons

Henry & Sons has become a driving force in the Philippine coffee industry, founded by Michael Harris Conlin with the goal of elevating local coffee quality and supporting the communities behind it. Through roasting, manufacturing, education, and social enterprise, the company works to create meaningful connections from farmer to consumer while championing sustainability and craftsmanship.

Their partnership with Nucleus Coffee Tools reflects a shared commitment to innovation and accessibility. As Filipino coffee culture continues to grow, Henry & Sons is focused on expanding training, integrating new technologies, and strengthening the country’s presence on the global coffee stage.

Henry & Sons Trading and Manufacturing Co., Inc. has become one of the most influential forces in the Philippine coffee landscape — a company built on purpose, driven by innovation, and grounded in a deep respect for the people who grow, roast, and serve coffee.

Founded in 2013, Henry & Sons emerged after Michael Harris Conlin acquired and rebranded the historic Boyd Coffee Company, transforming it into a 100% Filipino-owned business with a clear vision: “to elevate the standard of Philippine coffee while building a company that cared for the people behind every cup.”

Building a business to serve the community

What began as a supplier of premium coffee to hotels, cafés, and restaurants quickly grew into something far more impactful. Over the years, Henry & Sons has evolved into a company whose mission revolves around community development, sustainability, and raising the global profile of Filipino coffee.

As Michael explains, “Our mission is to create meaningful connections through coffee — from farmer to consumer — by ensuring that every bean tells a story of hope, resilience, and craftsmanship.”

This philosophy shapes every part of their work. Their approach is holistic — merging roasting, manufacturing, post-harvest innovation, training, and social impact. Through initiatives like The Giving Café (TGC), Henry & Sons connects everyday consumers directly to farming communities, creating a cycle of support that strengthens Filipino coffee from the ground up. Their Foundation for Sustainable Coffee Excellence also plays a crucial role, offering education and research that help farmers and professionals push quality and consistency further.

“We believe that business should be a force for good, and that true sustainability starts with kindness and fairness to the people who make coffee possible,” says Michael.

Building a partnership

Henry & Sons’ relationship with Nucleus Coffee Tools began during Michael’s years preparing for international barista competitions.

“I first encountered Nucleus Coffee Tools as OCD and Stem… I was immediately drawn to the innovation behind the tools — each product felt designed to improve the workflow of baristas as well as improving coffee quality,” he says.

This alignment in values — precision, education, and elevating coffee professionals — made the partnership a natural fit. Today, tools such as Paragon are especially popular among Filipino baristas, who appreciate how Nucleus designs make the science of extraction more accessible.

“They’re not just tools; they’re instruments of learning and mastery,” Michael says.

The Philippine specialty coffee scene continues to grow in energy and momentum, with farmers exploring advanced processing, and consumers increasingly seeking to understand the stories behind their brews. Henry & Sons is at the centre of this evolution, fostering collaboration between producers, roasters, and baristas.

“The culture is becoming more collaborative, with education and sustainability taking center stage,” Michael observes.

Planning for the future

Looking ahead, Henry & Sons plans to expand its social enterprise model, integrate more technology into production, and further strengthen the identity of Philippine coffee on the world stage. Their goal as a Nucleus partner is equally ambitious.

“[Our goal is] to deepen education and training across the Philippines — helping more baristas, roasters, and farmers understand the science behind quality,” says Michael.

For those discovering the company for the first time, Michael offers a simple message: “At Henry & Sons, we don’t just roast coffee; we build futures. We stand for excellence that inspires, sustainability that empowers, and kindness that endures.”

Henry & Sons is a partner who reflects the values at the heart of Nucleus Coffee Tools: innovation, education, and a belief that coffee can create lasting positive change.

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