STARBUCKS SUMMER 2015 DRINKS

Today is the start of Summer at Starbucks! There are two new Frappuccinos that will surely take your tastebuds to a whole new adventure. Last Saturday, I was able to try these two new Summer beverages together with my family and my cousin, Ate Tess. It was launched at the new Starbucks RCBC in BGC with a really refreshing Summer party and we were even asked to tag along some friends to make it more fun!

The two new Frappuccinos are: Summer Berry Panna Cotta Frappuccino and Dark Mocha Panna Cotta Frappucinno.

Since I am pregnant, I only tried the SUMMER BERRY PANNA COTTA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 170, Grande ₱ 180, Venti– ₱ 190). It is cream based and layered with delicious panna cotta pudding plus a tart summer berry sauce. Then it is topped with whipped cream and berry drizzle making it the ultimate Summer drink! I looove how tart and fruity it was. The creamy panna cotta went really well with the berries in this drink.

peanutbutter♥ had the DARK MOCHA PANNA COTTA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 180, Grande ₱ 190, Venti– ₱ 200). I’m thinking this is their Dark Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage, which I love, only with a layer of panna cotta pudding at the bottom adding creaminess to each bittersweet sip. To finish the beverage to perfection, it is topped with whipped cream and a dusting of dark mocha powder.

Ykaie loved the Summer Berry Panna Cotta Frappuccino as well!

STARBUCKS NEW FOOD ITEMS FOR SUMMER 2015

I’m sure you’re wondering if they have any new treats to partner with the new drinks. Well, here they are:

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE (₱ 140-slice|₱ 1,350-whole)

This chocolate cake is so rich, dense and moist. It is filled with smooth, velvety milk chocolate mousse and rich crunchy chocolate paste praline.

JALAPEÑO CHEESE TURNOVER (₱ 95) – This is like Jalapeño Poppers, only in pastry form. I love that it has a flaky and buttery crust!

HERB AND CHEESE TOAST (₱65 – slice|₱ 300 – whole) is perfect for when you’re having breakfast. This soft bread  is filled with Italian herbs and aged cheese. You’ll love this with butter!

CHICKEN CHEESE STEAK WRAP (₱ 165)  is tortilla filled with chicken breast fillet enrobed with smoky BBQ sauce and corn slaw.

*Not available in Baguio, Boracay, Bacolod, Cebu, CDO, Davao, Iloilo, Naga, Gen San, Tarlac, Subic, Dagupan and Bataan.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND HAM ON FLAT BREAD (₱ 165) Sliced turkey, ham and cream cheese with basil pesto on toasted flat bread. Best served warm.

STARBUCKS SUMMER COFFEE BLENDS

We were able to try one of the featured coffees that day which is AFRICA KITAMU (₱ 495). This balanced, complex blend of East African coffees offers well-rounded flavor and delicate acidity with exotic floral citrus characteristics making it perfect for Iced Coffee!

We made Iced Coffee using French Press. I am so envious because I couldn’t drink it. All I could do was sniff!

If you don’t have a french press and you want to enjoy Iced Coffee at home, you can try this STARBUCKS VIA® ICED COFFEE SWEETENED (₱ 250). It is caramelly-smooth with hints of citrus, lightly sweetened with a touch of cane sugar for a well-balanced, refreshing finish.

There are two new Starbucks Reserve Coffees this season too!

STARBUCKS RESERVE® KENYA SANGANA (₱595)
Situated in one of the world’s highest-elevation coffee-growing regions, tiny farms in the Sangana area turn out intensely flavored and beautifully aromatic coffees. This vivid taste of Kenya is as delicious over ice as it is brewed hot with bright acidity, black currant and Assam tea notes.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® EAST TIMOR ERMERA (₱595)
East Timor is home to a remarkable co-op of smallholder farmers. They are committed to producing high-quality coffee while also investing in health care for their families. We are proud to contribute to the clinics created by the co-op, and feel grateful to share the coffee they make possible. This blend has lemony floral notes and soft peppery spice-like characteristics.

You can get these two coffees only in Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Starbucks 8 Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Signa Residences, Makati City

STARBUCKS SUMMER CARDS

There are two new Starbucks card up for grabs this season. Calling all Starbucks Card collectors out there!

The CELEBRATION CARD is theperfect gift for celebrating special moments. Available for an initial load amount of ₱300.

Bring this specially designed SUMMER MINI CARD wherever you go. Perfect for your trips this summer. Available for an initial load amount of ₱500.

STARBUCKS SIP N’ Go PROMO

FRAPPUCCINO® AND FRIENDS (HAPPY HOUR)

1. On April 28 and 29, 2015 from 2pm to 4pm, customers can avail a Buy One, Get One offer on Summer Berry Panna Cotta or Dark Mocha Panna Cotta Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.
2. Offer is limited to a maximum of two (2) purchased Summer Berry Panna Cotta and/or Dark Mocha Panna Cotta Frappuccino® Blended Beverages per transaction.
3. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
4. Beverage star will be given for the purchased beverage when paid using the Starbucks card.
5. Promotion will run in all Starbucks stores in the Philippines.

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Ykaie has been craving for Alcapone and Oreology and that’s what she asked from peanutbutter♥ and I to bring her as pasalubong. So before going home from an event Makati, we dropped by J. Co in U.N. Ave. to buy a box of donuts.

This Summer heat always has me looking for something cold and sweet. Yesterday, I couldn’t help but ogle at these new delicious creations when I saw them from the menu board: White Choco Frappe and White Choco Espresso Frappe.

White Choco Frappe is fused with vanilla, white chocolate sauce, loaded with hefty white chocolate chunks, and served ice-cold. White Choco Espresso Frappe is the same only with an espresso shot on top. This will surely give your day a boost!

peanutbutter♥ tried the  White Choco Espresso Frappe while I had the White Choco Frappe. It was a bit sweet but we loved it, specially because you can really sip those white chocolate chunks through the straw and chew on them as you make your way to the bottom of the cup!

Hurry and visit your favorite J.CO store this summer as these delicious J.COFFEE creations are only available until May 31, 2015. They are best partnered with the Don Mochino, J.CO’s signature donut covered in dark chocolate with cream filling. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/J.COPhils.

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The best ever news I received this morning– Starbucks has two new Frappuccino® Blended Beverages! that inspire a fun filled, energetic and adventurous “Sip ‘N Go” season. As you all know, I’m preggo and I have been doing everything I can to keep away from anything coffee in the last 9 months. Finally, the bun in my oven is done and we’ll be meeting her next week! We are super excited! I’m just as excited that I’ll be able to have coffee again — specially with these new beverages from Starbucks.

Let’s meet them..

CARAMEL TRIPLE COFFEE JELLY FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 175, Grande ₱ 185, Venti– ₱ 195)

This handcrafted Triple Coffee Frappuccino® combines layers of delicious dark roast coffee jelly, cool blended coffee Frappuccino® and caramel syrup, topped with espresso whipped cream, finely ground coffee sprinkles and caramel drizzle. Truly a coffee lover’s dream!

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 175, Grande ₱ 185, Venti– ₱ 195)

An indulgent and delicious beverage combining delicious strawberry sauce, rich cheese flavor with a cool Cream Frappuccino® which is then layered with biscuit crunch, then topped with an innovative and delightful cheese whipped cream, berry drizzle, and even more biscuits pieces.

Featured Food Items

Check out the yummy featured food items for the month of June and July!

I am drooling at the sight of this STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (₱130 – slice|₱1,150-whole) and I can’t wait to get my hands on this light and moist sponge cake layered with velvety cheesecake. It has frozen dried chopped strawberries then smothered with strawberry cream frosting.

TURTLE BROWNIE (₱65) – A fudgy brownie filled and topped with caramel and pecans.

THE CLUBHOUSE (₱165) – Chicken salad, farmer’s ham, sliced hard-boiled egg, bacon, mozzarella and arugula on Ciabatta bread.

HAWAIIAN BBQ SAUSAGE WRAP (₱165) – A tortilla filled with grilled sliced sausages, onions and pineapple enrobed with Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Best served warm.

New Food Items for June – July 2015

CHOCOLATE TWIST (₱80) – A light, flaky and buttery pastry filled with vanilla cream and Belgian chocolate chips. Best served warm

HAM & CHEESE DANISH (₱95) – A flaky pastry filled with ham and cheese. Best served warm.

CHEESE PANDESAL (₱65) – Soft bread filled with oozing mozzarella cheese with sautéed onions and tomatoes. Best served warm.

SPANISH TUNA PANDESAL (₱65) – Soft bread filled with flavorful Spanish tuna and cheese. Best served warm.

TRIPLE CHEESE ENSAYMADA (₱85) – Soft, buttery and cheesy bread smothered with butter cream icing and topped with queso de bola and parmesan cheese. Best served warm.

S’MORES (₱70) – Graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and marshmallow baked into a bar.

REFRESHING ICED COFFEE BLENDS TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST

When I was still a Starbucks partner, my favorite drink was iced coffee — It was Iced Guatemala Antigua with Caramel Syrup, to be specific. That is why I cannot wait to try this STARBUCKS ICED COFFEE BLEND (₱495). This is a medium roast, well-balanced, and caramelly smooth coffee with Africa and Latin America coffees carefully selected, blended and roasted for iced coffee. This blend was designed with the perfect cup of iced brewed coffee in mind and is specifically roasted to accentuate a full-flavored taste when chilled.

This is our favorite iced coffee at home at the moment, STARBUCKS VIA® SWEETENED ICED COFFEE (₱250). It is Caramelly-smooth with hints of citrus, lightly sweetened with a touch of cane sugar for a wellbalanced, refreshing finish. We add just a spot of milk to make it creamy.

In case you’re wondering, there are two new Starbucks Reserve Coffees this season…

STARBUCKS RESERVE® COLOMBIA TOLIMA (₱495)

Bright, sweet and full-bodied. This Colombian coffee has flavor notes of toasted walnut and cocoa nibs and complements well with flavors such as dark chocolate and toasted nuts.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® PERU AMAZONAS (₱495)

Flavor notes consisting of toasted black walnut and burnt sugar, this medium bodied blend originating from Latin America is best paired with nuts and caramel and cinnamon flavors.

These two coffees are Available only in Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Starbucks 8 Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Signa Residences, Makati City Starbucks Sapphire Bloc, Ortigas City

STARBUCKS PROMO FOR JUNE 2015

FRAPPUCCINO® DOUBLE UPSIZE TREAT

1. Customers can avail a complimentary double upsize treat on Caramel Triple Coffee Jelly and Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino® Blended Beverages on June 17 and 24, 2015 from 2-4pm.
2. Offer is limited to a maximum of four (4) purchased Caramel Triple Coffee Jelly and /or Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino® Blended Beverages per transaction.
3. In case Caramel Triple Coffee Jelly and Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino® Blended Beverage are not available, customer can choose to redeem the offer with any Frappuccino® blended beverage.
4. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
5. Beverage Star will be earned for every purchase of promotional beverages when paid using the Starbucks Card.
6. In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen or handicapped individuals can avail of the promotional discount or their discount (whichever is higher).
7. Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.

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Would you believe that it was just last thursday when I was finally able to try J. Co’s Café Avocado Frappe? I’ve been wanting to try it ever since I found out about it which I think was around seven months ago but I was pregnant and I can’t have any coffee at that time.

Last thursday, we went to the mall to buy some baby things for Twinkle and stopped by J. Co for coffee and donuts before going home. I had Café Avocado Frappe — it was weird, in a good sort of way. I couldn’t imagine how they were able to come up with such a unique flavor combination and make it work. Avocado and coffee go so well together!

I have to hand it J. Co. They always come up with unusual coffee flavors to change the game, which by the way, are always a hit such as the Café Avocado, Tiramisu Frappe, and White Chocolate Espresso Frappe.

This June, J.CO did it again with their new Coconut Mocha Frappe, a blend of tender coconut jellies, swirled in a blend of iced coconut, chocolate, and J Coffee. To complete the tropical experience, pair it up with the mouth-watering Dazzling Queen, J.CO’s newest donut filled with a berry-coconut cream and topped with strawberry, chocolate, and dried coconut flakes.

I’m excited to try this because I love coconut. I bet this tropical flavor is gonna be my new favorite!

For more information please visit For more information please visit http://www.facebook.com/J.COPhils.

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It has been a busy rainy season. Not a day goes by without a drizzle or a shower in the afternoon which makes the day gloomy. I’ve found a way to inject some sunshine into my day, even if the weather suddenly become gloomy: the third round of new Frappuccino® Blended Beverages! These are going to be available starting on July 28, 2015.

Let me start with the ORANGE HONEYCOMB CRUNCH CREAM FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 165, Grande ₱ 175, Venti– ₱ 185) which totally blew me away! I’ve never imagined orange in a cream-based Frappuccino. It is something I love because orange reminds me of sunshine and it’s energizing. This Frappuccino does the same to me as it is made with citrusy and fragrant orange sauce made with real orange bits then finished with whipped cream, crunchy honeycomb and a swirl of tangy orange drizzle.

While the HONEYCOMB CRUNCH MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱ 165, Grande ₱ 175, Venti– ₱ 185) tastes like a decadent coffee-flavored cake! It is Mocha Frappuccino layered with golden crunchy honeycomb, whipped cream and chocolaty drizzle to create a multi-textured & well-balanced cool beverage treat.

 Featured Food Items

There are many new food items that is featured for the months of July to September. Lat’s start with the sandwiches, then make our way to cakes, cookies, and ready-to-eat item.

MEATLOAF ON CHEESE FOCACCIA BREAD (₱175) – Sliced meatloaf and mozzarella cheese with Italian tomato sauce on crusty cheese focaccia bread.

FOUR CHEESE AND GARLIC (₱165) – Blend of sharp Emmenthal cheese, gooey mozzarella, cream cheese and cheddar cheese with roasted garlic on whole wheat bread.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA AND BASIL ON FLAT BREAD (₱165) – Roasted juicy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves drizzled with pesto sauce on soft and chewy flat bread.

CHICKEN PESTO AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM MELT ON FLAT BREAD (₱175) – Chicken breast fillet, shiitake mushroom, Emmenthal cheese and pesto mayo sauce on flat Ciabatta bread.

GRILLED LAMB KOFTA WRAP (₱165) – A tortilla wrap filled with grilled lamb meat balls, fried potatoes with garlic sauce. Best served warmed.

TUNA SALAD ON PUMPERNICKEL BREAD (₱180) – Hearty tuna flakes, Emmenthal cheese and hardboiled egg on pumpernickel bread.

CHICKEN BBQ ON CORN BREAD (₱175) – A corn bread filled with chicken breast fillet enrobed with smoky BBQ sauce and corn slaw.

CHICKEN BUN (₱65) – A soft bun filled with sweet and savory chicken filling. Finished with layers of buttery pastry crust on its side.

BANANA CHOCOLATE FRITTER (₱60) – A banana and chocolate pastry spiced with vanilla and covered with sugar icing and drizzled with chocolate.

MANGO FLOAT CAKE (₱140 – slice|₱1,350-whole) – A light and moist sponge cake layered with chewy yet crispy meringue and mango creamy custard smothered with vanilla pistachio cream

WHITE CHOCOLATE VERY BERRY COOKIE (₱70) – A chewy cookie with white chocolate chunks, dried blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and walnuts.

STARBUCKS COFFEE ROLLS  (₱95)  – A new take on crispy wafer rolls, infused with Starbucks Espresso Roast.

Featured Coffees

STARBUCKS® KATI KATI BLEND (₱425)

Kati Kati (which is Swahili for “between”) blend displays a great example of the art of blending and roasting in action. The beans from East Africa produce extraordinary coffees that are great over ice – Kenya brings body and distinctive citrus forward flavors, whilst Ethiopia coffee softens the blend and adds more complexity in flavor and aroma. The roast is dark enough to bring the acidity, body and flavor into an invigorating balance between citrus and spice notes from Kenya and the subtle floral aromas and crisp acidity from Ethiopia.

STARBUCKS WILLOW BLEND™ (₱425)

The bright, crisp flavor and subtle complexity shine through beautifully to create a breezy, delicious and easy-to-drink cup.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® KENYA KARATINA AA (₱595)

This wonderful coffee takes its name from both the town and the wet mill that processed the coffee for Starbucks. It is comprised of coffees representing the Barichu Farmers Cooperative. The farms are located in Nyeri, a region known for its high quality coffee and where the cherries mature slowly, which translates in the cup to produce complex flavors. Traditional fully washed coffees are sun-dried for 2-3 weeks to allow the flavors to intensify producing a bright citrusy acidity with savory umami notes that are complex and lingering. The flavors of the coffee can be enjoyed whether hot or iced.

This is available only in Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Starbucks 8 Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Signa Residences, Makati City Starbucks Sapphire Bloc, Ortigas City

Featured Starbucks Card

2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card

Inspired by the colors and elements of fiestas, this Card celebrates the Starbucks Card’s 2nd anniversary in the country and is sold exclusively in the Philippines.
Available for an initial load amount of ₱300.

Coffeehouse Favorites Card
Capturing what the Starbucks coffeehouse is all about, this new coffeehouse card gives an inviting and vibrant feel.
Available for an initial load amount of ₱300.

Neighborhood Card
This new core card best exudes what the Starbucks Experience is all about, that they’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine – and they couldn’t be happier about it.
Available for an initial load amount of ₱300.

Thank You Card
What better way to say thank you than with a Starbucks Card.
Available for an initial load amount of ₱300.

Starbucks Promo for July 2015

PHILIPPINE STARBUCKS CARD ACTIVATION PROMO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• From July 28 to 30, 2015, customers who will activate the 2nd Edition Philippine
  Starbucks Card with at least ₱ 1000 will receive a complimentary Grande handcrafted
  beverage.
• This promo applies to newly activated 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card and not
  reloaded Starbucks Cards or other Starbucks Card designs.
• Customers cannot use a Starbucks Card or Gift Certificate to activate a Starbucks Card.
• There is no limit to the number of Philippine Starbucks Cards a customer can activate.
• Complimentary beverage must be redeemed on the same day and time the 2nd Edition
  Philippine Starbucks Card has been activated.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions

PHILIPPINE STARBUCKS CARD TUMBLER PROMO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• From July 31 to August 31, 2015 customers who will purchase the 2nd Edition Philippine
  Starbucks Card Tumbler using a 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card will receive a
  complimentary Tall handcrafted beverage.
• Free Tall handcrafted beverage must be redeemed on the date, time and point of
  purchase only.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions. Offer is only
  valid for the 2nd edition Philippine Starbucks Card.

MY STARBUCKS REWARDS™ REGISTRATION PROMO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Promo will run from August 1 to 15, 2015.
• Customers who will successfully register to a Starbucks Account within the promo period will automatically receive one (1) bonus Beverage Star, Whole Bean Star and Starbucks VIA® Star.
• Promo will not apply to customers who add multiple Starbucks Cards into an existing Starbucks Account.
• Bonus Stars will be given on top of the complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage upon successful registration.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.
• Offer is only valid for Starbucks Cards issued in the Philippines.

STARBUCKS CARD 2ND ANNIVERSARY PROMO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Customers can enjoy a Buy One, Get One offer on an Iced Americano, Iced Latte, Iced Mocha, Iced White Mocha or Iced Caramel Macchiato when they pay using the Starbucks Card on August 6, 2015.
• Purchased and free beverage must be of the same variant.
• Offer is limited to one (1) purchased beverage per transaction.
• One (1) Beverage Star will be earned for the purchased beverage.
• In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen or handicapped individuals can avail of the promotional discount or their senior citizen or handicapped discount (whichever is higher).
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.
• Offer is only valid for Starbucks Cards issued in the Philippines.

MY STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINO® MOMENT PHOTO CONTEST

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Promo will run from July 13 to September 18, 2015.
• The Starbucks My Frappuccino® Moment Photo Contest is a photo-upload type of contest wherein interested participants must upload a photo based on the weekly themes provided by Starbucks Philippines. Winners will be chosen based on a set of criteria and size of photo entry must be a maximum of 5mb.
• The weekly themes of the Starbucks My Frappuccino® Moment Photo Contest are as follows:
  • Week 1 (July 13 – July 17, 2015)
  Share a photo of your customized Frappuccino® blended beverage
  • Week 2 (July 20 – July 24, 2015)
  Share a photo of our most popular Frappuccino® blended beverage; the Mocha Frappuccino®.
  • Week 3 (July 27 – July 31, 2015)
  Share a photo of your Frappuccino® and your favorite Starbucks food to pair with it.
  • Week 4 (August 3- August 7, 2015)
  Share a photo of yourself sipping your favorite Frappuccino®.
  • Week 5 (August 10 – August 14, 2015)
  Share a photo of one of the featured Frappuccino blended beverages (Orange Honeycomb Crunch Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage or Honeycomb Crunch Mocha Frappuccino® blended beverage)
  • Week 6 (August 17 – August 21, 2015)
  Share a photo from where you are sipping your Frappuccino®.
  • Week 7 (August 24 – August 28, 2015)
  Share a photo how you are expressing your love for Frappuccino®.
  • Week 8 (August 31 – September 4, 2015)
  Share a photo of you and your friends enjoying a Frappuccino®
  • Week 9 (September 7 – September 11, 2015)

All the drinks and food items will be available starting July 28, 2015!

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You are missing half of your life if you don’t know what Lotus Biscoff is. But for those of you who are living under a rock these days, Lotus Biscoff is a simple biscuit with a unique caramelized flavor…that is so addicting you’ll crave for it frequently the moment you eat one. It also comes in a sweet, creamy spread you’d want to eat by the spoonfuls.

Guess what? Caffe Bene partners with Lotus Biscoff to bring its customers nothing but the best flavor combination they knew we would love! Of course, we love them more for it.

I cursed the traffic in Metro Manila the day this  partnership was launched because I missed it. For those of you who also missed the launch, hey, fret not. Let me fill you in on what’s new.

Caffe Bene is the only coffee shop in Manila I know which sells really good Gelato. Now, they are offering Biscoff Gelato (₱115, single scoop | ₱190, double scoop).

My peanutbutter♥ loves a good Americano. he’s in for a real treat because he’ll get a Lotus Biscoff if he orders a cup of Americano coffee (₱105, regular | ₱120, large).

Get unlimited Americano and unlimited waffles for ₱350! This promo runs from August 24- September 24, 2015.

Caffe Bene Treats for Two! Show your love for Caffe Bene and Lotus Biscoff and you’ll receive amazing prizes from Caffe Bene and Lotus Biscoff.

Here are the contest mechanics:

1. Like CaffeBenePH and LotusBiscoffPH in FB and Follow on Instagram.
2. Share the “Treats For Two” Post
3. Post with the following tag #benelovesbiscoff
4. Participant with the most number of share and like wins.

I’ll drop by Caffe Bene next week and get myself some waffles and gelato!

To know more about Caffe Bene, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/caffebeneph

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One of the things I admire about Starbucks is that they never run out of innovations and ideas. Every season, they come up and launch new beverages and pastries that are so yummy that you won’t be able to help yourself and love everything that they offer. This Autumn, it’s different though… Starbucks has found a way for us to enjoy our classic favorites and yet offer our palate a new adventure while we do.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to…DUO COCOA MOCHA (Short – ₱ 145| Tall – ₱ 155| Grande ₱ 170|Venti– ₱ 180), a smooth and well-balanced beverage that combined two kinds of chocolate sauce, velvety steamed milk, and roasty signature espresso which is topped with chocolate whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and cocoa nibs sprinkles.

*Also available in Frappuccino® blended beverage. (Tall – ₱ 175 |Grande ₱ 185 |Venti– ₱ 195)

And DARK CARAMEL LATTE (Short – ₱ 135| Tall – ₱ 145| Grande ₱ 160|Venti– ₱ 170), a luxurious treat that caramel and latte lovers simply cannot resist.It’s a combination of creamy dark caramel sauce with steamed milk and their signature espresso then finished off with whipped cream and a custardy, caramel flan drizzle.

*Also available in Frappuccino® blended beverage (Tall – ₱ 165 |Grande ₱ 175 |Venti– ₱ 185)

Enjoy and taste your Caffe Latte and Caffe Mocha in a whole new adventure…

New Food Items

Of course, aside from the new beverages, there are new food items that is surely perfect to pair it with……

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE (₱ 130 (slice) |₱ 1,195 (whole))

A dense and moist chocolate cake layered with crunchy hazelnut mousse, smothered with chocolate hazelnut cream and finished with white and dark chocolate chips.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE (₱65) – A chewy cookie with dark chocolate chunks filled with peanut butter cream.

CHOCOLATE LEAF COOKIE (₱ 65) – A chocolaty cookie shaped like an Autumn leaf.

SPINACH MUSHROOM FRITTATA (₱ 95) – A tasty frittata made with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms and onions on a buttery flaky crust.

SPANISH OMELETTE WRAP (₱ 160) – A tortilla wrap filled with egg, chorizo, ground pork, potato, tomatoes and bell pepper.

SPAM® JALAPEÑO, EGG AND CHEDDAR ON RYE ROLL (₱ 120) – SPAM® Jalapeño, cheddar cheese and scrambled egg on crusty and chewy rye roll

FARMER’S HAM, EGG WHITE AND WHITE CHEDDAR ON MUFFIN BREAD (₱ 120) – Exquisitely flavored ham, egg white and white cheddar on muffin bread.

BACON, EGG AND EMMENTAL CHEESE ON FRENCH TOAST (₱ 120) – Bacon, Emmental cheese and creamy scrambled egg on French toast.

THREE-MUSHROOM AND EMMENTAL CHEESE ON VEGAN ROLL (₱ 120) – Toasty multi-grain vegan roll with fresh button, Portobello and shiitake mushrooms and Emmental cheese. P120

Featured Coffees

STARBUCKS® ANNIVERSARY BLEND (₱ 425)

A labor of love. In 1996, Starbucks® Anniversary Blend was created to commemorate Starbucks’ 25^th year. The flavor was so unique, so amazingly bold, they were instantly enamored. Now the celebration continues

STARBUCKS® AUTUMN BLEND (₱ 425)

This multi-region blend with notes of subtle spice, cocoa and fine herbs makes for a “big” cup with medium acidity, full body and a round mouthfeel.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® PERU BAGUA GRANDE (₱ 595)

This wonderful coffee coming from Latin America bursts with floral and citrus flavors and is best paired with sweet lemon and unsweetened chocolate.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® BALI VINTAGE KLASIK (₱ 595)

A Balinese medium-bodied coffee that complements well with citrusy flavors such as lemon and orange. This coffee also goes well with caramel, brown sugar and toasted nuts

Available only in Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Starbucks Eight Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Signa Residences, Makati City
• Starbucks Sapphire Bloc, Pasig City

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY CARD

The special limited edition Starbucks Coffee Company design Starbucks Card captures Strabucks heritage – to share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it’s just as true today.

You can get this for an initial load amount of ₱300.

The new beverages, new food items and the new Starbucks card will be available in all branches starting September 15,2015!

Starbucks Promo For September 2015

STARBUCKS CARD EARLY ACCESS PROMOTION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Select registered My Starbucks Rewards® customers will receive a promotional e-mail with an offer to purchase a Duo Cocoa Mocha and/or Dark Caramel Latte before its public launch, from September 12-14, 2015.
• Offer is limited to the featured beverages (hot, iced and blended variants).
• Customer must print a copy of the e-mail or show it through any mobile device at any Starbucks store in the Philippines to avail of the offer.
• Featured beverages must be purchased with a Starbucks Card.
• Each customer may purchase up to two (2) featured beverages per transaction only.

Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions

STARBUCKS RESERVE^® EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• From September 15 to November 1, 2015, customers who will purchase Starbucks

Reserve® merchandise or whole bean coffee will be entitled to the following:

• Complimentary Starbucks Reserve® coaster and 3oz. Starbucks Reserve® mug will automatically be given upon purchase.
• This promotion cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or credit.
• Offer is only valid at Starbucks Reserve® Stores
• Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Eight ForbesTown,Taguig City
• Signa Designer Residences,Makati City
• Keyland Center, Makati City
• Central Square, Taguig City
• The Sapphire Bloc, Pasig City

STARBUCKS VIA^® LATTE WEDNESDAYS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Customers who will purchase a Duo Cocoa Mocha or Dark Caramel Latte on September 16, 23 and 30 will receive a complimentary stick of Starbucks VIA® Latte (Caramel or Mocha).
• Offer is limited to Duo Cocoa Mocha and Dark Caramel Latte only (hot, iced and blended formats).
• Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
• There is no limit to the number of times a customer can participate in this promo.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or credit.
• Offer is valid in all Starbucks stores in the Philippines.

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Twinkle turned four months old yesterday and we celebrated with a mini-Halloween party. Ykaie and my nieces donned their recycled Halloween costumes for the mini party. While sis and I prepared our much-awaited Halloween food each year.

This year, we included J.Co’s Halloween Donuts in our table. Check Out Nutty Dracula Donut and Trapped in a Web.

Nutty Dracula Donut is rich with peanut butter on the inside and garnished with dark chocolate and strawberry sauce on the outside. Topping it off is a hint of white chocolate- a little sweetness to balance the sultry taste.

Trapped in a Web Donut is filled with Tiramisu Cream, and capped with a mix of Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Tiramisu.

Between the two, I love the Nutty Dracula. I love peanutbutter, remember?

J.CO Halloween Donuts are now available at all J CO branches until November 2, 2015! It would add a little sweet spookiness on your Halloween table.

Will be blogging about the party soon!

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I’ve been attending the Starbucks Christmas event for years now but there was something different this year. I felt Christmas in October the moment I entered the door on their RCBC branch in BGC. I smelled Christmas in the air and felt it in every corner of the store. We were even welcomed by Christmas carolers and I felt instantly transported to the Victorean era. I was half expecting for snow to fall anytime soon…

Well, my snow came in the form a Frappuccino with a warm greeting of an advance Merry Christmas……whispering that the red cups are finally back for the holidays….

Starbucks Holiday Beverages 2015

Nothing could be more festive that the Starbucks holiday espresso beverages. They inspire celebration, joy, and instill warmth in each cup.

The Toffee Nut Latte and the Peppermint Mocha are returning favorites. I’m sure you’re already familiar with them. Toffee Nut Latte is made up of steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup, topped off with whipped cream and beloved toffee nut sprinkles. While Peppermint Mocha is a chocolaty coffee beverage highlighted with peppermint notes which brings up memories of candy canes and Christmas festivities. Topped off with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and red and white candy bits.

What’s new this year is the Christmas Panettone Latte. I love a good Panettone Bread and I love this one that my aunt sends from UK. It is buttery, fragrant, and filled with different kinds of dried fruits. The Christmas Panettone Latte is kind of the same. Its bread and butter flavors are perfectly paired with steamed milk and roasted espresso then topped off with whipped cream and a medley of dried fruits for a textural and delicious twist on a classic holiday tradition.

Hot or Iced : Short – ₱ 155, Tall – ₱165, Grande- ₱180, Venti – ₱190

Frappuccino: Tall – ₱ 175, Grande – ₱ 185, Venti– ₱ 195

Starbucks Returning Favorites

Along with the red cups are returning favorites food items. These are the food items that we cannot get enough of and those that we just have to have each year.

I am so glad that the Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf (slice-₱65, whole-₱595) is back because this has been a favorite year after year. I can’t get enough of that moist and decadent chocolate loaf topped with chocolate and toffee.

I’ve grown fond of the Peppermint Brownie (₱75) this year. Beside being moist and chewy, this chocolate brownie is filled with peppermint cheese filling topped with chocolate ganache.

The Gingerbread Cookie (₱55) is super cute this year becaause it’s decorated as a penguin!

The Chicken Fajita Roll (₱120) is still looking like its old festive self and is filled with mouth-watering Mexican
flavored chicken breast fillet.

I’m not a fan of crepe cakes but this year’s Chocolate Crepe Cake (slice-₱130,  whole-₱ 1,150) looks extra delicious! don’t you agree?

Which one of the returning favorites is YOUR favorite?

Starbucks New Food Items 2015

If there are returning favorites, then there must also be something new, right? What I love about the new food items this year is……..there’s pasta!

There’s Penne Al Formaggio (₱165), Starbucks’ sophisticated version of mac n’ cheese. You won’t be able to resist because this is a childhood favorite. Imagine al dente penne pasta with creamy and sharp cheese sauce made
with cheddar, parmesan and mozzarella. Yum!

And there’s Spinach Lasagna (₱165) made up of layers of al dente lasagna with creamy tomato spinach filling.

I love the Italian Cheese Pocket (₱120)! It’s like pizza because of the pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushroom, bell pepper, tomatoes and cheese filling.

I let sis try the Rocky Road Cookie Stuffed With Oreo (₱65) and she was crazy about it! If you must know, it’s a chewy double chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, marshmallow and stuffed with Oreo…

You know how much I love cheesecake, right? This White Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (slice-₱150,  whole-₱ 1,595) is a winner! It’s rich, smooth, and velvety white chocolate cheesecake topped with more white chocolate and truffle!

I wasn’t able to try the Dark Belgian Chocolate Cake (slice-₱190,  whole-₱ 1,695) but I’m planning to do so in the next few days. I’m not planning to miss out on the layers of dark Belgian chocolate cake, mousse, meringue and dark Belgian chocolate frosting with gold powder dusting.

This wwould definitely remind you of your big day — Birthday Cake (slice-₱130,  whole-₱ 1,150) with its moist and light vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting and pastel colored sprinkles.

New Packaged Food

STARBUCKS BISCOTTI COLLECTION (₱545) Greet the Christmas season with a new Starbucks packaged food featuring three almond biscotti and three chocolate chunk biscotti. These classic, twice baked cookies – a delicious complement to your favourite coffee have a subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch you can enjoy.

You’ll get to enjoy all tese food and drinks starting November 2, 2015! Christmas begins early at Starbucks!

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“To inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time”

You know how we think of our one word at the beginning of the year? That word that would be our goal and would embody what we want to achieve over the next 365 days. For the Starbucks Moleskin Planner 2016, that word is INSPIRE.

It aims to nurture and spark the human spirit. Ignite love, passion, courage, and friendship.

You’ll be happy to know that this year, The Limited Edition Starbucks Planner is in collaboration with Moleskin, a known brand of high quality notebooks, diaries, bags, and other tools for reading and writing.

This year’s Starbucks Planner collection comes in four colors and two sizes.  The big planners are thin and comes in green and white with weekly pages. The small planners are thick and comes red and black with daily pages.

How To Get The Limited Edition Starbucks Moleskin Planner 2016

• A customer can avail of a Starbucks Christmas Traditions Promo card from November 2, 2015 to January 7, 2016 with no purchase required.
• One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks handcrafted beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers, to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner.
• Nine (9) of those stickers should come from the Holiday Featured Beverages (Toffee Nut Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Christmas Panettone Latte). Nine (9) from ANY Starbucks Core Beverage (except bottled beverages).
• Customer must present the Starbucks Christmas Traditions card to the barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.
• A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner. A combination of up to two (2) promo cards will be allowed, provided that the 9 featured plus 9 core beverages have been purchased. Excess stickers for combined cards will be forfeited.
• Once all stickers are completed, customer submits the Starbucks Christmas Traditions Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner from any Starbucks Coffee store in the Philippines.
• Tampering with and/or transferring of stickers to obtain the required number of stickers will render all promo cards null and void.
• Every purchase of a handcrafted beverage using a Starbucks Card will be awarded one (1) sticker and one (1) Beverage Star. Terms and conditions that apply to the Starbucks Card are available on www.starbucks.ph/card.
• Single receipt bulk purchase of food and other retail items (merchandise, whole bean, Starbucks VIA®) worth at least ₱7,000 will entitle the customer to one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner. Combination of receipts is not allowed.
• Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner starts November 2, 2015 up to March 7, 2016, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.

I got the small planner in black. It has an embossed part of the Starbucks Logo in front making it look more elegant. I love the small planner because it’s easier to bring along. It’s small, so it takes less space and I can put it inside my camera bag.

Just like the previous Starbucks planner, it contains ten (10) coupons which you can redeem monthly.

It was such a bold and refreshing move of Starbucks to partner with Moleskin this year. Actually, they did a lot of collaborations and this was just the first. Wait till I tell you about the Starbucks Cards they have for the holidays on my next post!

I am excited and hoping to be more inspired with my Starbucks Moleskin 2016 Planner. Are you going to collect stickers this year? Of course, you are. Which planner are you getting?

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Collectors and regular customers always get excited when there’s a new  Starbucks Card design. Well, brace yourself this holiday season because there are six new Starbucks cards designs! What I’m amazed about is that just like the Starbucks 2016 Planner which they have collaborated with Moleskin, there are also a couple of collaboration with the Starbucks Card.

Starbucks and Swarovski Collaboration

HOLIDAY MINI WITH SWAROVSKI® CRYSTALS

The special limited edition Starbucks Swarovski Card design is dazzling with 29 Swarovski crystals. Swarovski® is a leading producer of precision-cut crystal. Available starting November 2 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱2,500. This is available in selected branches only and in very limited numbers.

HOLIDAY TREE AND SNOWMAN CARDS

Last year’s favorites make a comeback. These classic Christmas designs make them the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Available starting November 2 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

MERRY CHRISTMAS CARD

Say “Merry Christmas” with this Card – a design spark for a last-minute gift idea. Available starting December 15 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

STARBUCKS PHILIPPINES 18TH ANNIVERSARY CARD

This design is inspired by our chalk art and the different communities where we are in the Philippines. Local phrases translate to “Have a nice day” – a way to thank customers for inviting us into moments of their day in the last 18 years. Available starting December 4 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

Starbucks and Anna Sui Collaboration

STARBUCKS x ANNA SUI® CARD

This season, Starbucks teamed up with fashion designer Anna Sui for a Card that’s the perfect gift for trendsetting Starbucks fans. Available starting December 1 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱1,000.

Inspired by Anna Sui’s iconic boutique, the Anna Sui x Starbucks® Card is not only beautifully designed, but it also enables customers to register for My Starbucks Rewards®. This program offers customers a variety of exclusive offers and benefits. Visit www.starbucks.ph/card for more information on My Starbucks Rewards®.

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Vintage and stylish designs from Anna Sui and Starbucks hit stores on December 1, 2015. Stylish and chic, Anna Sui’s beautifully designed collection for Starbucks offers perfect gift options for the trendsetting Starbucks fan this holiday season. This limited edition collection will be available at participating Starbucks stores across the Philippines beginning December 1, 2015.

The Starbucks® Boutique Double Wall Mug features Anna Sui’s iconic boutique artwork as well as a replica of a dress from Anna Sui’s fashion line inspired by Marie Antoinette. Meanwhile, the Starbucks® Rose Stripe Double Wall Mug reflects vintage royal elegance mashed up with a cutting edge rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic. These rococo styled mugs has been specially designed to keep your favorite Starbucks or hot beverage at the ideal temperature.

For the practical and chic, the all new Starbucks® Tote bag highlights Anna Sui’s glamorously playful signature style.

Design Philosophy
Anna Sui effortlessly mixes vintage style with her current cultural fixations, creating hip and exuberant designs. A fusion of fashion and functionality, the inspiration for the Anna Sui x Starbucks® Merchandise Collection came from the Anna Sui New York boutique – a place where many of Anna’s passions come to life.

“Aside from the fact that Starbucks is my go-to place for coffee and snacks, I really pursued this partnership because I consider this as a ‘designer’s dream’. Starbucks gave me an opportunity to design a product that I have no capability of doing,” says Anna Sui. “It is a wonderful learning experience for me while still being able to express the Anna Sui iconic brand.”

I already have the Merry Christmas Card but I also want the STARBUCKS PHILIPPINES 18TH ANNIVERSARY CARD. Which card are you getting?

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If you think the indulgence ends when the holiday season ended, you’re absolutely wrong! Starting today, January 8, 2016, you’ll be able to indulge yourselves in decadent beverages inspired by the elegance of candy confections.

Check out the Starbucks Espresso Confections…

STRAWBERRY RED VELVET MOCHA (Short – ₱ 145| Tall – ₱ 155| Grande ₱ 170|Venti– ₱ 180), A deliciously rich red velvet sauce combined with mocha, steamed milk, Starbucks signature espresso and lovingly topped with cheesecake whipped cream, and lightly sprinkled with real strawberry bits.

*Also available in Frappuccino® blended beverage. (Tall – ₱ 165 |Grande ₱ 175 |Venti– ₱ 185)

CHESTNUT WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE (Short – ₱ 135| Tall – ₱ 145| Grande ₱ 160|Venti– ₱ 170), Starbucks signature espresso and steamed milk combined with a decadent white chocolate chestnut sauce and finished with whipped cream and chestnut drizzle.

*Also available in Frappuccino® blended beverage. (Tall – ₱ 155 |Grande ₱ 165 |Venti– ₱ 175)

New Food Items

CALAMANSI CHEESECAKE (₱ 140 (slice) |₱ 1,500 (whole)) – A smooth and velvety calamansi cheesecake on a butter cookie crust.

HAM AND CHEESE ON FRENCH BAGUETTE (₱ 165) – Ham, Emmental cheese and arugula with pickled Dijon on a crusty and chewy French baguette.

CREAMY TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA (₱ 165) – Tender and juicy chicken slices combined with al dente penne pasta and creamy tomato sauce with mushrooms

KATSU ROLL (₱ 120) – A tortilla filled with juicy fried chicken fillet coated with tonkatsu sauce.

SALTED BELGIAN CHOCOLATE COOKIE (₱ 60) – A chewy cookie loaded with Belgian milk chocolate with a dash of sea salt.

New Core Food Items

SPINACH LASAGNA (₱ 165) – Layers of al dente lasagna with creamy tomato spinach filling.

BIRTHDAY CAKE (₱ 130 (slice) |₱ 1,150 (whole)) – Moist and light vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting with pastel colored sprinkles.

Exclusive Food Items in Starbucks Reserve® Stores

THREE-CHEESE CROISSANT (₱ 120) – A buttery and flaky croissant filled with cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Best served warm.

SCONE (₱ 65) – A rich buttery flavored, light and fluffy texture. Best served with clotted cream.

*Clotted Cream sold separately at ₱30.

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN (₱ 95) – A flavorful muffin bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries is beautifully complemented with light and moist muffin batter

Featured Coffee

CAFFÈ VERONA® (₱375)

This is a coffee of one true love, and three names. We created it just for a Seattle restaurant in 1975, naming it Jake’s Blend. People love it. So many, in fact, that we began hand scooping and blending it to order in our stores, where it was known as 80/20 Blend, for the recipe. The love was so strong we finally made it official, calling it Caffè Verona® after the city that inspires so many. By any name, this is a thing of pure romance. This complements well with milk and dark chocolate

GUATEMALA CASI CIELO® (₱425)

Bright with a smooth cocoa finish – an exquisite cup of coffee that celebrates everything we love about the Antigua region. The beans for Guatemala Casi Cielo, which is Spanish for “almost heaven”, come from the coffee-growing paradise of the lush Antigua valley. This complements well with chocolate, nuts, caramel, berry, lemon, herbs and cheese.

Starbucks Reserve Whole Bean

STARBUCKS RESERVE® COSTA RICA LA CANDELILLA (₱495)

This light-bodied coffee is distinct with its bright and citrusy cocoa notes. Its complementary flavors are citrus, nuts and chocolate.

STARBUCKS RESERVE® PANAMA CARMEN ESTATE (₱495)

This coffee exemplifies the quality of Panama Carmen Estate. Rich volcanic soil, cool nights and sun-filled days culminate in a distinctive taste – elegant florals and bright lemony citrus notes with nutty praline sweetness.

Available only in Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
• Starbucks Eight Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
• Starbucks Signa Designer Residences, Makati City
• Starbucks The Sapphire Bloc, Pasig City

Starbucks Card

LUNAR NEW YEAR CARD

Welcome the Year of the Monkey with the limited edition Lunar New Year Card. It’s the perfect gift to celebrate a fun, loving, energetic and cheerful 2016.

VALENTINE’S DAY CARD

Share your love with someone special with the limited edition Valentine’s Day Card.

Available starting January 8 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

Packaged Food

STARBUCKS COFFEE ROLLS (₱ 595)

Greet the Lunar New Year with a new take on crispy wafer rolls, infused with Starbucks Espresso Roast in a special tin can packaging.

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Purple and Periwinkle

How was your Valentine’s Day? I hope you got to spend it with your lovey dovey, got a nice bouquet of flowers, opened boxes of chocolates, and went on a romantic evening date.

Me? I’m not a flower person and I don’t really like going out on Valentine’s Day because I don’t like going with the crowd. I’d rather spend it at home with the family.

So when peanutbutter♥ asked yesterday morning if I wanted to go to the Sunday market, I got excited — this is my Valentine’s Day present! Awww, peanutbutter♥ knows me too well. He knew I would love to go shopping fresh produce…early in the morning heehee

At 7am, we were on our way to Makati and while we were, we had a sudden realization that the Sunday market just might be a Saturday market after all. (Halatang hindi pa nagpupunta sa Salcedo Saturday Market). Arriving there and seeing empty tents proved our hunch was right.

We didn’t have breakfast before leaving home so we thought about having breakfast at the nearby The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

It was perfect timing because I’ve been wanting to try their latest #lightandsweet drink, Vanilla Almond Latte.

Vanilla Almond Latte is made with their signature rich espresso with a creamy French Deluxe™ Vanilla and an enticing almond sauce. You can have it hot, iced, or ice blended.

peanutbutter♥ had it hot, while I had it iced. Ykaie wanted to try it too, so I ordered her a decaf.

Vanilla Almond Latte is rich, creamy, and enticing. It’s a drink that you’ll want to sip more of because you can’t get enough of that perfect combination of vanilla and almond.

Ykaie and sis each had a Brek O’ Day which is composed of panini bread (or bagel), your choice of Chicken sausage or Turkey ham, scrambled eggs, butter, and jam plus a bit of salad.

Daddy and Twinkle

peanutbutter♥ had the Blueberry Bagel with cream cheese.

While I had the Tomato & Herb Linguine.

A photo posted by Peachy Adarne (@thepeachkitchen) on Feb 13, 2016 at 6:02pm PST

After a really nice Valentine’s Day breakfast, I don’t wanna go home empty handed. So off we went to Sidcor Sunday Market in Centris. I took home some Kale, shiitake mushrooms, pako (fiddlehead fern), french beans, pomelo, strawberries, tuna panga, and tuna sashimi.

I want to go back next Sunday and I’ll bring a big eco bag so I can buy more..LOL!

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As you all know, one of my favorite drinks when I was a barista is the Iced Caramel Macchiato. I like that it sounds sophisticated when you’re ordering it..(ehem). I like that it’s milk in the bottom and then espresso shot on top, making it a two-tone drink. And of course, I like that the caramel drizzle on top doesn’t melt when it’s a cold drink, it just sinks at the bottom and you can suck through your straw injecting a sweet, buttery flavor whenever you take a sip of your coffee.

Just leave it to Starbucks to come up with new macchiato flavors with each passing year, allowing me to taste my favorite beverage in bold new flavors… and..GAhh, this year, they even have it in Frappuccino!

Oh, and another thing, Starbucks has launched two flavors! You can vote for your favorite Starbucks Macchiato beverage at www.starbuckspromotion.ph from February 23 to March 4, 2016. The winning Starbucks Macchiato beverage per region (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) will be celebrated with a “Buy One, Get One” offer on March 7, 2016 in all Starbucks store in the Philippines.

Here are the two new Starbucks Macchiato flavor profiles and the Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino…

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MACCHIATO (Short–₱150 Tall–₱160 Grande-₱175 Venti–₱185) combines layer upon layer of delicious chocolate and hazelnut flavors with Starbucks’ best quality espresso.

ROASTED CARAMEL MACCHIATO (Short–₱150 Tall–₱160 Grande-₱175 Venti–₱185) is for the true caramel lover. Delight in its layers of smooth, velvety milk, top quality espresso, and deliciously rich caramel taste.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall–₱150 Grande-₱160 Venti–₱170) Starbucks most popular Caramel Macchiato in a Frappuccino® variant. Enjoy the same delicious taste of smooth milk, caramel drizzle, and a shot of best quality espresso, but in a fun Frappuccino® form.

New Sweet and Savory Food Items

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (VEGETARIAN) (₱60) Banana, granola, oatmeal and dark chocolate in moist and chewy healthy vegetarian cookie.

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE (Slice–₱130 | Whole–₱1,150) Layers of vanilla sponge cake with chocolate chips, milk chocolate ganache and frosted Belgian milk chocolate with mini chocolate chip cookies on the sides.

FISH AND POTATO WRAP (₱165) A tortilla wrap filled with moist breaded fish fillet, baked potato wedges and egg mayo dressing.

MONTE CRISTO (₱170) Farmer’s ham and sharp parmesan cheese layered on sweet savory brioche French toast.

TUNA WASABI TURNOVER (₱120) Flour tortilla filled with wasabi tuna flakes topped with crunchy Japanese bread crumbs and roasted nori strips.

VANILLA BEAN SUGAR COOKIE (₱50) Buttery cookie flavored with vanilla bean decorated with an orange flower sugar icing.

Starbucks Card

SPECIAL EDITION SIREN CARD

Taking a page off Greek mythology, Starbucks calls her the Siren. The Siren is hand-painted with water colors and represents the change of the season.

Available starting February 23 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300. Purchase limit of five (5) activated Special Edition Siren Cards per customer per day

EASTER EGG DIECUT CARDS

Delightfully decorated eggs are a highlight of any Easter basket. Hop inside a Starbucks store and you’ll find the perfect egg. It’s time to get “eggcited” for the season! (This is a barcoded Starbucks Card)

Available starting February 23 for an initial consumable load amount of ₱500 each. Purchase limit of one (1) of each Easter Egg Card design per customer per day.

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Being the coffee lover that I am (and previously a passionate barista),I got very excited when I received an invite for the Starbucks Coffee College.

It sounded a bit like going to a “Starbucks School” but it wasn’t. Starbucks Coffee College in an immersive coffee journey that took me (and fellow bloggers) through the diverse flavors of coffee that are influenced by soil, geographic microclimate, altitude, and production techniques. We all know that Starbucks sources their coffee from different regions like Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific. Coffees from these different regions produces distinctive aroma, acidity, flavor and body, which is unique and complementary to different savory dishes and sweet treats.

To start our coffee journey was a bit of coffee history from Ms. Ana Mendoza, 2015 Starbucks Philippines Coffee Ambassador 1^st Runner Up.

A simple coffee pairing followed using three Starbucks Single Origin Coffee highlighting the particular flavors unique to the coffee’s birthplace. Colombia which has a nutty flavor pairs well with peanuts. Kenya with floral aromas and flavors of berries and citrus and pair well with grapefruit. And Sumatra with its bold, earthy and herbal flavors pairs well with mushroom.

What was my favorite? It was Kenya, of course!

You see, coffee is really very much like wine in the sense that it brings out the flavors in sweet and savory dishes. When paired with the food it complements, the flavors dispersed by each coffee can enhance every bite, elevating the culinary experience with unforgettable taste sensations.

To be able to experience these unforgettable taste sensations, we were treated to a 4-course Neo-Filipino cuisine coffee and food pairing lunch. This lunch was conceptualized by Celine Lichauco, Starbucks Philippines, senior category specialist for food and Matt Sanvictores, Starbucks Philippines, senior learning specialist. It featured Filipino dishes with a twist that was delightfully paired with the different coffees of Starbucks.

For starters, we had a refreshing Grilled Shrimp Salad paired with Starbucks Reserve® Ethiopia Guji Bilida Bukisa Clover Brewed Iced Coffee. The salad was composed of the most tasty grilled fresh water shrimps, mixed greens, edible flowers, micro greens, calamansi gelee, salted egg salsa, and cheery tomatoes tossed in citrus dressing. Of course, it was my first time to pair salad with coffee and I loved it.

Starbucks Reserve® Ethiopia Guji Bilida Bukisa is a light-bodied coffee with distinct lemon and currant flavors that’s why it went perfectly well with the salad with citrus dressing.

It was followed by Seafood and Eggplant Cocido paired with Starbucks Tribute® Blend Pressed Coffee. This spanish dish was composed of an assortment of poached seafood (fish, shrimp, mussels,squid) on a bed of light eggplant relish, cocido broth reduction with corn and garbanzos.

Starbucks Tribute Blend is distinct for its spicy and full-bodied flavor with berry and dark cherry notes. It is best complemented with spices that’s why it enhanced the flavor of the Seafood and Eggplant Cocido.

The entrée featured a Filipino classic dish with a twist, Adobo sa Balsamic which was also paired with the Starbucks Tribute® Blend Pressed Coffee. Adobo sa Balsamic wass composed of a trio of chicken, pork and beef adobo that was slow cooked in balsamic vinegar with garlic and served with kabute risotto omelette.

I love everything in this plate!  A bite of the adobo and a sip of Starbucks Tribute Blend just brings so much flavor to my mouth! Same goes with the kabute risotto omelette… I finished everything in this plate and even asked for a second helping of coffee.

Our lunch ended with a very interesting desert: Turon sa Halo-Halo was served together with a scoop of Mantecado ice cream and a a stick of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Colombia. We were then asked to sprinkle it on top of the Mantecado ice cream.

I sprinkled generously and it gave that nutty, bittersweet flavor to this sweetest ending!

Oh, if only I could lunch like this every single day!

After our sumptuous lunch, Lheo Murillo, Starbucks Philippines 2015 Coffee Ambassador Finalist, introduced the different brewing methods that one can do at home which are the Pour-Over and the classic Coffee Press.

We were given some coffee grounds and materials to brew Guatemala Antigua via Coffee Press.

The educational coffee journey ended with an exceptional latte art demonstration by 2015 Starbucks Philippines Coffee Ambassador Pao Legaspi.

Check out what Pao made!

Thank you so much Starbucks Philippines for such a wonderful, one-of-a-kind coffee experience! Complete with graduation certificate and class picture pa!

Feeling barista ulit…

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Pasion Fruit Iced Sweet Tea (R- ₱135 |L-₱155)

Whenever I’m at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and I need some refreshments ’cause it’s blazing hot outside, I always go for The Ultimate Mocha. That’s my favorite because it really gives me the jolt and wake me up.

Now, that I’m leaning towards lighter fare and refreshments, I’m so glad that they’re finally launching a new line of tea-based beverages called  the Iced Sweet Teas and Sweet Tea Ice Blended drinks, featuring The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s freshly brewed teas, starting on April 4, 2016.

The Iced Sweet Teas and the Sweet Tea Ice Blended® drinks are a refreshing blend of premium iced teas with infusions of delicious fruit flavors.

Red Orange Iced Sweet Tea (R- ₱135 |L-₱155)

The Iced Sweet Teas are available in Passion Fruit, Red Orange, and Swedish Berries flavors. The Passion Fruit and Red Orange Iced Sweet Tea flavors combine the robust Assam black tea with the citrus and tart flavors of passion fruit and blood orange, perfect for those who like to mix sweet flavors with a bit of zest.

Swedish Berries Iced Sweet Tea (R – ₱135) pairs well with Ham & Cheese Pandesal and Greek Salad

For those who are looking for caffeine-free refreshments, then the Swedish Berries Iced Sweet Tea is for you. It’s a fruity blend of hibiscus flowers, elderberries, and sweet black currants. AND it pairs really well with Ham and Cheese Pandesal and Greek Salad.

If you want your Sweet Iced Teas a little sweeter, you can squeeze in some honey sticks…….

LEFT: Passion Fruit Tea Ice Blended (R – ₱155|L-₱175) with Roast Beef Sandwich and Caesar Salad. RIGHT: Red Orange Tea Ice Blended (R – ₱155|L-₱175) with Chef’s Tuna Sandwich and Chilled Spicy Chicken Pasta Salad

For those who are eager to beat the heat with a slush treat, have the Sweet Tea Ice Blended drinks. Those are available in Passion Fruit, Red Orange, and Pear Berry flavors. Pear Berry Sweet Tea Ice Blended drink is a  delightful, caffeine-free Swedish berries fruit infusion that highlights delicious pear and berry notes.

I love that CBTL’s Sweet Teas are also paired with lighter treats! I love the salads and sandwiches at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Check out what we had for pairing with CBTL’s Sweet Teas…

Coffee Bean’s Classic Caesar Salad

Greek Salad

Chilled Spicy Chicken Salad (my favorite!)

Roast Beef Sandwich

Chef’s Tuna Sandwich

Chika galore with Kumareng Badet

Maximize your Summer and #SipSunshineInAGlass while making chika with your Kumare.. just like what I’m doing in the photo above.

GOOD NEWS TO SWIRL CARD HOLDERS, you can get an exclusive preview and first taste of the new Iced Sweet Teas and Sweet Tea Ice Blended® drinks at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Open House on April 3, 2016.

To know more about these new drinks, visit www.coffeebean.com.ph,

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I’ve been waiting all my life for this to happen. And now, I think the Frappuccino gods finally heard my calls… Starting tomorrow, Starbucks is gonna be serving this Roasted Marshmallow S’mores! S’mores is one of my favorite flavors in this world — add it to my frappuccino — I’ll be in heaven.

The Roasted Marshmallow S’mores Frappuccino (Tall–₱180 Grande-₱190 Venti–₱200) has that distinct taste of roasted marshmallows sandwiched with chocolate between graham crackers.

Finally, it’s Summer at Starbucks.

Aside from the S’mores Frappuccino, there’s a returning Summer favorite: SUMMER BERRY PANNA COTTA  FRAPPUCCINO (Tall–₱180 Grande-₱190 Venti–₱200) The Summer Berry Panna Cotta combines Panna Cotta with different types of berries to create a beautifully layered Frappuccino® Blended Beverage and topped with whipped cream and a tart berry drizzle. This is my favorite from last Summer.

New Sweet and Savory Food Items

CHICKEN FAJITA ON MULTI-GRAIN BREAD (₱180) – Grilled chicken breast fillet, bell peppers, onions and avocado spread layered on soft and sweet multi-grain bread.

JALAPEÑO CHEESE PUFF (₱95) – A buttery and flaky crust with creamy jalapeño cheese filling.

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP (₱165) – A tortilla filled with chicken breast fillet and bacon drizzled Caesar dressing.

MANGO COCONUT LOAF (₱60 (slice)|₱550 (whole)) – A dense and moist creamy loaf cake with chopped mangoes and dried coconuts.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE (₱ 130 (slice)|₱1,350 (whole)) – A light and moist sponge cake layered with creamy strawberry cream with chopped dried strawberries, crunchy vanilla meringue layer then smothered with vanilla cream frosting with strawberry bits.

CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIE (₱50) – Chocolate flavored buttery cookie decorated with a sailboat sugar icing.

Starbucks Card

FRAPPUCCINO® CARD

Good things come in small packages. Now you can take your favorite Frappuccino® Blended Beverage anywhere with this fun-sized companion. (This is a barcoded Starbucks Card)

Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱1,000.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Frappuccino® Cards per customer per day

SUMMER BEACH CARD

This Starbucks Card represents a time for fun at the beach, wearing flip-flops, and breaking out the shorts and tank tops.

Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Summer Beach Cards per customer per day

WAVE MINI CARD

Catch and pocket the perfect wave this summer with the Wave Mini Card.

Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱500.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Wave Mini Cards per customer per day

Thank you so much for my Summer treats!

To further provide a cool little haven from the scorching heat, Starbucks Philippines will also have a series of Meet Me at Starbucks for a Summer Frappuccino® Party from April 26 to May 31 where you can enjoy live summer music, a One For You, One To Share (Buy One, Get One) promo on the Roasted Marshmallow S ‘mores Frappuccino® blended beverage, 10% off on summer mugs and tumblers and other exciting treats.

Check out the Starbucks Philippines’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/StarbucksPhilippines/) for more details.

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The rainy days is upon us. You can tell by the drizzle in our afternoons and rain in our evenings.  But you know what, it’s still Summer at Starbucks. Oh, let me correct myself, it’s always Summer at Starbucks especially when I think about how refreshing their Frappuccinos are!

The other day was a pool party at Le Rêve Events Venue to celebrate #SummerAtStarbucksPH. The set-up was boho chic, bright, and Summery.

There was acoustic music serenading us and making the mood more romantic. It reminds me of Summer at the beach with loved ones where in I feel so relaxed and carefree, not thinking about anything but enjoying the moment.

One of the highlights of my day at the event was getting to design this recyclable Starbucks cup. For me, #SummerAtStarbucksPH reminds me of the sunshine, clouds, birds, coconut trees, and the beach. And that’s what I tried to draw on there… heehee. well, the keyword there is tried.

The best part of my day is finding out two new Frappuccino® Blended Beverages that would continue to inspire our sense of summertime adventures.

Ladies and gents, meet the Double Chocolate Green Tea  Frappuccino Blended Beverage (Tall–₱175 Grande-₱185 Venti–₱195), is a Green Tea Frappuccino infused with crunchy Java Chips layered with a smooth chocolate sauce at the top and bottom of the cup. It is then topped with whipped cream and a light dusting of Green Tea powder. Expect the chocolate sauce to be deliciously sticky because it’s the same chocolate sauce in the Roasted Marshmallow S’mores Frappuccino.

Also let me introduce to you the Chocolate Black Tea With Earl Grey Jelly Frappuccino Blended Beverage (Tall–₱180 Grande-₱190 Venti–₱200), a blend of Kenyan Tea leaves and chocolate infused into a smooth and delicious Black Tea Frappuccino. This beverage starts with a layer of refreshing and aromatic Earl Grey Tea Jelly then topped with a smooth Black Tea Frappuccino with chocolate Java Chips and finished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate Black Tea powder.

New Sweet and Savory Food Items

Along with the new drinks are the new savory and sweet food items you’d be looking forward to try on your next visit..

These Breakfast Pancakes (₱95) are the perfect breakfast pancakes! It’s light and fluffy and you won’t even need maple-flavored syrup to eat it.. that’s how delicious it is!

The Chicken Milk Bun (₱75) is a soft and toasty milk bun filled with mouthwatering smoked sesame chicken fillet topped with sweet cookie crumbs and is best served warm.

One of my favorites is this PURPLE YAM CHEESECAKE with red mung bean and macapuno (₱ 140/slice |₱1,550 for whole)  an indulgent silken smooth, yet light cheesecake swirled with purple yam and red mung bean and macapuno.

Another favorite is this Chicken Parmigiana Wrap (₱165), a tortilla wrap filled with baked chicken fillet, parmesan  and mozzarella cheese, roasted eggplant, and pomodoro sauce. It is sooo good!!!

peanutbutter♥ loved the Suasage and Spinach On Focaccia Bread (₱175) a  sandwich made with crusty and soft bread filled with creamy spinach and sliced Italian sausage. It’s a bit spicy but we loved it!

Starbucks is now serving this GO LITE! CHIPS (₱50). Sweet Maui Onion Cassava Popped Chips that are gluten free, trans-fat free, and only 100 calories per bag. It is best for light snacking or paired with the sandwiches!

All of these new food items and new drinks will be available starting tomorrow June 7, 2016!

These are the featured merchandise. I love love love this rustic mug on the right! Which one do you like?

New Starbucks Card

Of course, there are new Starbucks Card available as well..

The Scales Card is inspired by the Siren’s tail, this special blue fish scales design will make a colorful splash this season. This is available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300. This will be available starting tomorrow June 7, 2016.

VIVIENNE TAM + STARBUCKS CARD (will be available staring on July 1, 2016)
In collaboration with Vivienne Tam, this limited edition Starbucks Card is inspired by her iconic “Bird and Flora” print. The design showcases Tam’s East-meets-West approach to design, that effortlessly blends cultural roots with modern design vocabulary.  Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱1,000.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Scales Cards per customer per day

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If there is one food that could give me comfort, make me happy, and take my stress away — that would be ice cream! I’m sure that goes the same for you too. Somehow, eating ice cream brings a smile in our lips and can stir up positive emotions and feelings — it can give us happiness!

Inspired by life’s sweetest moments, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is launching new menu offerings that promise to take you to your happy place — Ice Cream Ice Blended Drinks.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Ice Cream Ice Blended Drinks comes in three flavors. They have Pure Salted Pistachio, Cookies & Cream, and Mint Chip.

Pure Salted Pistachio Ice Cream Ice Blended drink’s subtly bold and contrasting flavors are sure to be enjoyed by anyone. It will be the delight of thosewho loves the salty and sweet combination. Rich vanilla with salted pistachio sauce is what makes up this heaven in a cup. A heavenly, caffeine-free beverage that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Ice Blended drink is a timeless favorite that is best shared with someone special. It combines sweet and creamy vanilla with decadent chocolate cookie pieces, perfect for a cozy nightcap after a romantic date. You may enjoy it with coffee or coffee-free.

The Mint Chip Ice Cream Ice Blended Drink is my favorite. I’ve always loved mint and chocolate flavor combinations. The Mint Chip Ice Cream Ice Blended is the ultimate pick-me-up for it combines chocolate-covered espresso beans, peppermint sauce, and creamy vanilla.

We were able to try all of the drinks and it got paired with these delicious food items…

Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

The Vegetarian Sandwich

Guiltless Chocolate Delight

Chicago Cheesecake

You can find the Ice Cream Ice Blended drinks at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores.

Prices

• Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Ice Blended (₱175|195)
• Mint Chip Ice Cream Ice Blended (₱175|195)
• Pure Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Ice Blended and Pure Salted Pistachio Ice Cream Ice Blended (₱165|185)

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Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino and Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino

I’m excited! I’m excited! I’m excited! There will be fruit and yogurt in my Frappuccino!

For a yogurt junkie like me, this is awesome news! And it’s finally happening on July 26, 2016!

Who can resist a delicious combination of chilled yogurt and fruity swirl blended with ice?

Can you imagine? Starting on July 26, you can delight in the sweetness of fresh mango or strawberry perfectly balanced by a hint of tartness from the yogurt for a mouth-watering beverage. To energize your day, the Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino perfectly blends honey-citrus sweet mango sauce with yogurt, topped with a layer of mango fruit jelly with real mango bits. Meanwhile, the equally refreshing and irresistible Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino features a visual treat with the yogurt blended with strawberry sauce puree topped with strawberry jelly with strawberry bits.

According to Keith Cole, head for marketing at Starbucks Philippines. “The all new Mango Fruit Jelly Yogurt and Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino® Blended Beverages are a delightful combination of fruity taste in a sweet jelly, layered with the smooth texture of yogurt. Reminiscent of a creamy parfait, these Frappuccino® Blended Beverages are inspired by our customers’ love of sweet fruit, making them the ideal beverage to lighten up one’s day,”

What’s more, you can pair up these Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccinos with four new featured food items…

Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake

First is the Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake – a moist buttery white chocolate sponge cake with generous layers of milk and truffle finished with dark chocolate ganache and white chocolate shavings.

Chicken Cannelloni

Maple Pecan Danish

Pan Au Chocolat

You can also go for light but filling new core food items like the Maple Pecan Danish, a light and flaky Danish pastry with maple filling and topped with chopped pecans, perfect for a quick breakfast; Chicken Cannelloni, an al dente pasta filled with chicken flakes and topped with creamy tomato sauce, you can have for your lunch; and the Pan Au Chocolat, which features two chocolate batons wrapped in 100% French butter croissant dough and finished with chocolate drizzle that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

So what’s it gonna be for you? I think I’ll have the Strawberry Fruit Jelly Yogurt Frappuccino and the Chicken Cannelloni.

See you at Starbucks on the 26th!

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