Bo's Coffee Jasmine Lychee Iced Tea - The Sweet Taste of Summer

Hey Coffeeholics and Tea Lovers! Who got this Bo's Coffee Buy one get one Jasmine Lychee in their mail? Well I did and it really perked my interest. Though I'm a very vocal coffee lover, I still do enjoy an occasional cup of tea on the side - especially milk tea, tea lattes, and iced tea. So when I saw this I thought I would give it a try. It looks cool and refreshing - perfect for this summer! And the unusual lychee twist got me curious.

Anyway so on the last day of the promo, me and my good friend the fashionst architect Rache, had a lunch date and headed over at Bo's Coffee at Katipunan Ave. We really like this branch because first of all its very near our work location! Me and Rache work in the Katipunan/Marcos Highway area so this was an ideal meeting place. Also, the Katipunan branch is one of their oldest and biggest branches as far as I know. Since it was lunch time, we only hanged out in the first floor. It was cool and cozy inside and me and Rache were happy to have snagged a good table with cozy seats.

Me and Rache go way back, we've been friends since childhood. Our parents were close friends even before we were born! We've been pretty busy lately with our personal lives so it was good to spend some time with each other and catching up with stuff and basically do what we both love to do - eat and then drink coffee or tea! 

Buy one get one free for me and Rache!

So when we went inside, I immediately ordered the Jasmine Lychee Iced Tea. I think it was the smallest size. It costs around Php 115 and I was glad that I could share it with Rache. It was our first time to try out the Jasmine Lychee Iced Tea. To be honest, I was kinda apprehensive coz I'm not really a big fan of Jasmine tea. I find the floral note of the tea to be a bit too much but it was hot and I was thirsty and the drink did look enticing and I was "game" enough to try it out. 

Bo's Coffee Jasmine Lychee Iced Tea
See the white roundish thing at the bottom of the drink? That's the lychee!

I'm so glad that I tried it out coz I was surprised by how light, sweet, and refreshing it was! Bo's Coffee definitely tagged this drink right. It was sweet but not overpowering. The Jasmine flavor wasn't too much but blended just right with the sweet lychee. For me it was the perfect refreshing iced tea drink to cool off the heat of the summer. As you drink the iced tea, you can see two pieces of lychee at the bottom of the drink! A drink and some fruit to eat in one cup! Yum!

So if you are looking for a refreshing drink from all this heat (its been so unbearably hot lately noh?) then why not drop by at Bo's Coffee and try out their latest summer drink - Jasmine Lychee Iced Tea. Have a cool summer! 

Photo credit - Bo's Coffee FB Page

P.S. Bo's Coffee has a promo right now - the Brewing Escapades Promo! Join and win GC Php 1,000. For more info, check out Bo's Coffee FB Page or visit their website http://www.boscoffee.com.

Coffee Break - A Dose of Bo's Coffee and More!

I love drinking coffee. I love coffee A LOT. But my love for drinking this heavenly brew did not make me into a coffee expert. I am just satisfied by just sitting on a comfy chair and sipping and savoring this nectar that tingles my senses and makes me feel alive and recharged! Which is why I'm grateful for people like Steve Benitez who took their love for coffee to a whole different level and envisioned coffee drinking to become part of the Filipino Lifestyle as he had encountered during his trips to Europe. Thus the coffee franchise Bo's Coffee was born 16 years ago at Cebu City - a time where coffee shops in malls weren't that popular yet.

Me at  BO's COFFEE SM North Edsa Annex branch

I was just recently invited to a blogger's event that was hosted by Bo's Coffee. I immediately jumped at the chance of attending this coz well, I've decided that my love for coffee should also help educate me as well. And I'm really glad that I came coz I learned a lot! Not only about coffee in general but about Bo's Coffee as well.

1. FILIPINO MADE. Believe me, I've been to several well-known coffee shops out there but I'm very much happy to hear that Bo's Coffee is all FILIPINO. The coffee beans they use are all home grown from the Batangas, Cavite, and Cordilleras. Its awesome to hear that coz that means more jobs for us Filipinos and more opportunities for us to introduce the Filipino Coffee Blend to others thanks to Bo's Coffee.

Besides the beans, the ambiance of  Bo's does give a comfy but classy feel to it with a touch of Pinoy. Yes, what makes it unique is the unusual furniture and fixtures used in Bo's Coffee shops. The lamp shade above was specifically designed for Bo's Coffee by the internationally-acclaimed Filipino designer, Kenneth Cobonpue.

2. WORLD CLASS. Filipino made but WORLD CLASS. That is the aim of Mr. Steve Benitez, founder and CEO of Bo's Coffee. This can definitely be seen by the homey interiors of Bo's Coffee stores that combine homegrown and world-class in Western influences mingled with Filipino art which results in a great coffee shop experience. The atmosphere in Bo's Coffee shops induces customers to hang out and relax with their friends while sipping coffee!

But I guess what really makes Bo's Coffee "world-class" is the quality of the COFFEE itself! JUST ROASTED is Bo's Coffee's tagline. With this tag, it just means that Bo's Coffee stores makes sure we get best quality coffee due to the freshness of the beans. Bo's Coffee assures us that we definitely get served the just roasted coffee beans which is usually within a month after roasting date.

Bo's Coffee offers hot and iced coffee, ice blended coffee, and even non-coffee drinks to their menu.

According to them, when coffee is served as soon as it was roasted, the flavor and the benefits of the coffee is more prominent especially the part wherein it is less acidic. Of course this also means that the training that Bo's Coffee is giving to their baristas is also world-class to achieve this kind of quality service.

The same goes with the food served at Bo's. They have their own commissary for their food line which gives them greater control over quality and product innovation. Its definitely one of the things that I look into in coffee shops. The quality and affordability of their pastries is definitely something I'm quite pleased about. It is indeed something you can look forward to whenever you drop by at Bo's Coffee.

When I saw this, I thought it was imported! When I saw the logo, then it hit me that it was a  Pinoy product that looked definitely world-class--good enough for export. It tasted really good as well. Yay for a more healthy lifestyle option!

3. SUMMER DRINK. Well with all that coffee talk, its now time to taste the goods! Introducing the BISCOTTI AMARETTO from Bo's Coffee. 

Biscotti Amaretto

Coffee+biscotti is a match that sends you to heaven. For this summer, we decided to highlight that fusion with the Biscotti Amaretto. It's blended coffee with biscotti and Amaretto syrup topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate drizzle and crushed biscotti sprinkles. The Biscotti Amaretto is a great companion as you relax this summer :)


What I love about this drink is the crushed biscotti sprinkles which adds a bit of a crunch to my drink. I like those little tidbits when I drink my coffee. It makes it more interesting! Its definitely a drink that I would love to delve in during this summer. 

Partnered with my drink was this delicious luscious looking chocolate cake. Yes I know it looks very sweet but surprisingly, it wasn't! It had just the right amount of sweetness that would be great for brewed coffee. AND you won't get tired of eating it! This moist chocolate cake truly haunts me and begs me for seconds! LOL. I definitely will be having more of that the next time I drop by at Bo's Coffee! Thank you Bo's Coffee for inviting me and BREW OF THE DAY over. I'm so happy that I now have a new hangout place at SM North Annex.

So my dear coffeeholics, if you plan to drop by Bo's Coffee -- don't forget to tryout their bestseller which is the white choco chip or espresso crumble. Also PLUS FACTOR - they have a lot of electric plug outlets and free WIFI! Check out their website at www.boscoffee.com for more information, updates, and promos.

Soooo, do you agree with me that drinking coffee is definitely part of Filipino Lifestyle? Which do you prefer - drinking home-made coffee at home or at the stores? Please do share share share!