The Figaro Coffee Company was established in 1993 by a group of seven friends, whose zeal for coffee was acquired from their travels all over the world. The passion began as a hobby of brewing tasting and experimenting with many varieties of coffee from around the globe. It soon grew into a business, with the purpose of sharing the fine are of European coffee culture with as many people as possible. The first Figaro Coffee Store formally opened in November 1993, a simple kiosk located in one of Makati's premiere mall. Originally, Figaro Offered a selection of specialty coffees from around the world, as we as a variety of coffee and tea paraphernalia.