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7 cafes offering delicious, limited-edition holiday drinks
There’s no better reason to indulge than during the holiday season. And nothing ushers in the season earlier than these limited-edition, seasonal thirst-quenchers. Whether you’re having a family get-together, meeting friends, hanging out with co-workers, or simply having some alone time, you’ll definitely be in good company with these beverages.
So: Eat, drink, and be merry! It’s (almost) Christmas!
1. Bo’s Coffee
What better way to support the local industry than by patronizing homegrown brands like Bo’s Coffee? Despite being surrounded by international bigwigs, Bo's is holding its own ground with its heartwarming drinks throughout the Christmas season. Check out: the nutty Pistachio Green Tea Freeze, the rich Dark Mocha Macadamia Froccino, and the Hot Creamy Latte. You can even make these moments more eco-friendly by choosing to have your drinks served in either a mug or glass. Website
2. Coffee Project
You won’t just get good brew at the Coffee Project — you get a much-needed break , thanks to the atmosphere at each of its location is beautiful. Fall in love with the cozy interiors that are peppered with interesting knick-knacks, lovely floral accents, and stylish typography.
You’ll also feel loved with its limited edition flavors that will light up your holiday season. Go for the Toffee Nut Streusel if you’re craving for that caramelized sugar taste, the Gingerbread Cookie Cheesecake if you’re a fan of spice cookies (hello, Speculoos!), or the Winter Mint Mocha if you like that cool mouthfeel. All of these can be enjoyed hot, iced, or blended. Website
3. Seattle’s Best Coffee
Treat yourself to a cup of yuletide surprises with Seattle's Best dreamy holiday drinks. There are four flavors to choose from: The Winter Espresso Cream features caramel and a hint of custard, and it can be served hot or cold; the Strawberry Shortcake has a fruity flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds; the Matcha Mint Deluxe combines the cool hues of green tea and pink whipped cream topping. And you can never go wrong with the classic Black Forest Cheesecake that has a cherry on top. What more could you ask for? Website
4. Starbucks
It’s easy to feel the Christmas cheer with Starbucks' returning favorites the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, where the sweet and buttery toffee nut is in the limelight, and the Peppermint Mocha, which brings together the tried and tested duo of chocolate and peppermint.
New on the menu is the Snowy Cranberry White Mocha, a mix of roasty espresso, velvety steamed milk, toasty white chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and cranberry sugar sprinkles. Choose your own adventure and get these according to your preference: hot, iced, or blended. Website
5. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has distinctly Filipino flavors this season. Its Ube Ice Blended will have you singing ube-be-baby in no time with its appetizing purple yam flavored drink. While its Chocolate Nut Ice Blended and Chocolate Nut Latte would make you feel quite nostalgic thanks to the popular choco-peanut treat that you grew up with. Whether or not you’re familiar with the local flavors, you’ll appreciate these sweet offerings that would make you crave all year round. Website
6. Tim Hortons
Popular Canadian chain Tim Hortons channels jolly ol’ Santa by providing special treats like the Red Velvet Chill, a chocoholic’s delight topped with whipped cream and festive red and green sprinkles and the Ho-Ho Hot Chocolate, their version of hot cocoa that’s made even more luscious with its whipped cream topping. Complete your holiday-inspired snack by pairing it with their snow-glazed donuts. Website
7. Serenitea
Serenitea is one of the first to introduce milk tea in the Philippines and this season, it’s bringing in a new trend to our shores: taro cubes, which is currently all the rage in Taiwan right now.
Locals would be able to sample it with the Twin Taro Supreme that has creamy ice blended taro slush above a layer of real-bite-sized taro cubes and a generous serving of chewy tapioca pearls, plus egg pudding. Another option is the Taro Brown Sugar Supreme, which is their version of halo-halo. It has ice blended brown sugar slush on top of a layer of real bite-sized taro cubes and an overload of egg pudding, grass jelly, and chewy tapioca pearls. Website
— LA, GMA News
