Starbucks' new hit for Summer: Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Last April 14, Starbucks announced its new line of drinks for summer. Mango Banana Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino and Brezza Blend. 

Being an avid fan of caramel macchiato, I decided to try first the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino (whoa thats a long name for a drink). 

As stated on Starbucks' official site: Coffee blended with four kinds of caramel, milk and ice topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and crunchy sugar topping.

I requested for a less sweet option by reducing the pumps of caramel. My friend who's a barista at Starbucks also suggested to reduce the dark caramel for less guilt. (ohhh I love being guilty with this drink) But since I'm a sweet tooth and I need to watch my calories I made some tweaking on the recipe. 

My verdict? It was heaven! I found my new stress buster. I got speechless after drinking it cause its really yummy and the crunchy sugar topping added texture to the drink. Its like having caramel frappuccino with LOADS of caramel in it. LOVE LOVE LOVE indeed.

Here is something to look forward guys. Posted last April 14 on their official Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/StarbucksPhilippines

Frappuccino® Treat for Two.

On April 28 & 29, from 2pm - 5pm, enjoy a buy one, get one offer on Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.

but why wait right? Indulge! 

Perk up!

First blog for the new year! 

Another year has gone by and let's all be thankful for the challenges and blessings we received last year. Like what most people say, let's start the year right! 

For me, I'll start my blog featuring my favorite... C.O.F.F.E.E.

Starbucks' secret recipe is not a secret anymore. A lot of people are starting to demand those out - of - this world concoction and ideas from the website http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/ thanks to the contributors, they gave the customers another alternative to enjoy their favorite cup of joe. 

Now here is my take on the secret recipe craze. 

I call it, White Chocolate Macchiato. 

Getting the concept from latte macchiato which is milk "stained" with espresso, I can say that this cup is heaven. You will first taste the creaminess of white chocolate and milk then the strong coffee will perk up your mood. I still love my caramel macchiato, but this gave me another option to enjoy. 

They use the upside down arrow to indicate my request. When I was a barista before in SB, I usually get the ↑↓ with frappuccino drinks. (if you can't find the chocolate powder beside the milk carafe, you can ask your barista to just add it with the whip cream -- its for free)

After work, I decided to reward myself with free cheesecake... Free?!? yes! thanks to munchpunch, they got VIP deals where you can get freebies, upgrades from food establishments. Good thing Espressamente Illy got a deal  whenever you buy a grande americano or grande cappuccino, you'll get a free cheesecake -- nice deal right?

There's no Illy kiosk available in Eastwood Libis so I decided to visit Shangri la in Mandaluyong to get my cup of coffee. Illy is on top of my list followed by UCC and Starbucks but since SB is the only available coffee shop in the metro, I got no other choice.

For 155php, you'll get a biscotti (its not hard as rock) and a cup of handcrafted coffee made carefully by their barista. The free cheesecake (yes, I repeat it was free haha) was awesome and you will definitely ask for more. Espressamente Illy got 3 couches where you can relax if you want some peace of mind or you just want to unwind. Located at the 2nd floor Shangri la mall, near Marks and Spencer. 

Give yourself a break and have a cup of good coffee. 

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” 

― Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes