Not all love stories are tragic. Sometimes, they may even be the beginning of something sweet and delicious
Everyone, and we do mean everyone, is familiar with different kinds of love stories. From plays that portrayed the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, to movies that shared the tragic whirlwind romance of Jack and Rose–we have heard it all before. But what some may not realize is that a successful venture can also come out of a beautiful love story. Koibito’s World of Gelato, the home to rare and authentic gelato in the Philippines, is a prime example of a business that began with two people destined to achieve great things together.
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Koibito, a Japanese term of endearment for “lover” or “sweetheart”, is what husband and wife Roger and Angelina “Angeli” Lantin-Monsale call each other. Roger, whose childhood dream was to become a pilot, was already studying at a flight school in America when Angeli asked him to stay in the Philippines instead. After happily granting his wife’s request, the couple settled in Lipa, Batangas where another passion suddenly sparked in Roger’s heart.
Roger and Angeli’s love for gelato spilled over into their passion to make a successful business. Their search for the perfect and original gelato recipe led to Roger flying all the way to Bologna, Italy to take formal training in making the world famous gelato. After discovering the flavor called Cremino, which was filled with layers of hazelnut and salted caramel with chocolate hazelnut ganache, Roger knew it was what he was searching for all this time. The gelato shop where he found it was nondescript, yet it paved the way to what would become Koibito’s World of Gelato.
Authentically Italian, proudly Filipino
Along with the masterful craftsmanship and application of techniques in making authentic gelato, Koibito’s gelato ingredients like cashews and tablea are sourced from different parts of the Philippines. The team behind the business even helps local farmers by buying straight from them, leading to a farm-to-gelato-machine initiative and advocacy. This is why despite creating gelato like how Italians make them, Koibito’s World of Gelato is still Filipino at heart and taste.
Experience a little piece of Italy by ordering their gelato for yourself through their website. For more information, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
