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9 cool drinks to enjoy and get refreshed with this summer
This summer heat isn't a joke and heat stroke is a real enough problem that the Department of Health has repetitively issued tips.
Staying hydrated is one of the easiest ways to deal with such inconveniences, which is why we have this list. Water is of course best but sometimes, a little bit more flavor — and maybe caffeine — will better hit the spot.
1. Coconut Ice Blended Series from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
There are three new coconut drinks to choose from, all of which serving hardcore tropical vibe: White Chocolate Dream, Dark Chocolate, and Matcha (P185/regular; P205/large). Your palate will thank you for the fresh and kind of sweet and milky taste of these ice-blended drinks. Grab a cup on your way to your next sunny adventure! Website
2. Fizz Coolers by Tim Hortons
Light and refreshing, those are the best keywords to describe Tim Hortons Fizz Coolers (P120/small; P135/medium; P150/large). There are three flavors, all made with lemon-based soda water. The Strawberry Mint Fizz has that signature berry tartness plus a nice chill factor, while the Grapefruit Lychee Fizz is sweet and citrusy, and the Green Pear and Apple Fizz is crisp and bright. Hurry, these are only available until the end of May! Website
3. Costa Coffee’s Ice Shaken Latte
Pep up with the frostier version of your favorite brew, Ice Shaken Salted Caramel Latte. You’ll delight in the sweet and toasty flavor of this milky coffee on ice, so grab one to beat the summer blues. Website
4. Figaro’s new coffee and tea drinks
Before the international coffee chains reached our shores, Figaro dominated the local café scene back when it opened in 1993. It continues to evolve as it doesn’t just serve drinks made from freshly roasted coffee beans, but also tea-based beverages. Some of the recently launched must-tries are the Mint Mojito Coffee (P135), Elderberry Florale Iced Tea (P125), and there’s even Roasted Milk Tea With Salted Cream Cheese (P120/16oz; P140/20oz). Website
5. Jamba Juice Tea Smoothies
You can get your daily dose of fruit in liquid form with the latest tea smoothies from Jamba Juice. Take your pick from Berry Black Tea and Matchanana (P170/16oz; P200/22oz; P250/30oz). If you like the tart taste of berries, go for the former so you can enjoy the delectable infusion of black tea, blueberries, raspberry sherbet, frozen yogurt, and low-fat milk. The latter, on the other hand, has that alluringly sweet, smooth and earthy combination of matcha green tea with banana, plus frozen yogurt, and low-fat milk. These healthy limited-edition smoothies are available until June. Website
6. Krispy Kreme Slushies
Krispy Kreme’s Slushies (P99/16oz) line features flavored frozen drinks made with crushed ice and fruits. Choose from three delicious variants: Kiwi Green Apple, Raspberry Watermelon, and Pineapple Passion Fruit—all of which are available for a limited time only. Website
7. Li Li Fruit Cocktails and Mocktails
Who would’ve thought that you’d find specially concocted fruit cocktails and mocktails in a Cantonese restaurant? Li Li, the upscale Chinese dining spot in New World Manila Bay Hotel has seasonal offerings to welcome summer. Indulge in the sweet pineapple mo-heat-to that’s made with fresh pineapple fruit, mint leaves, lime juice, and run; or the zesty gin up or gin down that features a mix of gin and tonic with fresh cilantro, mint leaves, lime juice, and lemon peel. Unwind and cool down with a glass of non-alcoholic (P300) or alcoholic (P380) drink. Website
8. Honey Lemon from convenience stores
If you're looking for healthier alternatives to soda, here's good news. Honey Lemon, made with 100% natural honey from Korea, can be found in convenience stores around Manila. This nutrilicious drink combines the sweetness from the honey and the natural juice from fresh lemons. It has no caffeine or preservatives, and is available in 7-11 and Mini-Stop, among others. Facebook
9. Serenitea’s Aloha Series
One of the pioneers of the milk tea craze in the Philippines, Serenitea continues to innovate with its creative take on fruit teas this time around. Sample their two new cool concoctions: Aloha Fruitea (P140/large) and Aloha Pineapple Frost (P140/large). The former is a refreshing fusion of pineapple, passion fruit, and jasmine green tea with slices of apples, oranges, and calamansi, and served with ice. The other one is a splendid mix of jasmine tea and pineapple with their signature frost topping that’s somewhat salty and totally creamy. You won’t mind waiting for its official launch on April 15. Website
— LA, GMA News
