Of Christmas Frappes & Croughnuts

The Philippines holds the world's most extended Christmas celebration, and it's only fitting that famous coffee shops chains such as Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, among others, have special concoctions to complement Pinoy's unique way of upholding the Blessed Season.

When you think about it, it's like Christmas in a cup, but, in my case, since I only consume frappes, it's more authentic to say, Christmas in a giant plastic cup with a slot.  🎄

STARBUCKS.

Christmas Cookie Frappe. (Tall: 170; Grande: Php 180; Venti: Php 190)

Loved for its creamy, buttery taste infused with shortbread and butter cookie bits and sauce, this Starbucks Holiday coffee-based blend ranks first in my list of faves.

  Starbucks Philippines Christmas Holiday Menu 

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. (Tall: 170; Grande: Php 180; Venti: Php 190)

A significant drizzle of mocha sauce provides an exciting twist from last year's well-received peppermint concoction.

 Starbucks Philippines Christmas Holiday Menu 

Starbucks Toffee Nut Frappe. (Tall: 170; Grande: Php 180; Venti: Php 190)

Very much liked for its toffee nut syrup and crunchy toffee sprinkles, Starbucks' Holiday Menu will only be complete with its signature Toffee Nut Frappe.

 Starbucks Philippines Christmas Holiday Menu 

Starbucks Peppermint Frappe. 
Starbucks Gingerbread Frappe.

Starbucks' 2013-2014 Holiday Menu included Gingerbread Frappe and Gingerbread Latte, but, unfortunately, these variants are not available here in the Philippines as they are only being offered in Starbucks' satellite branches in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Starbucks Philippines Christmas Holiday Menu (2013-2014)

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THE COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF.

CBTL Red Velvet Ice Blended. (Ice Blended: Regular: Php 165; Large: Php 185. Hot Cocoa: Php 120; Php 135; Php 150). 

Known for their sweet 'n' creamy taste, quite reminiscent of a red velvet cupcake, Red Velvet Beverages (Ice Blended or Coffee-based and Hot Chocolate) are CBTL's best bets for Christmas.

The good news is, unlike the Starbucks Holiday Concoctions made available only until January 8, 2015, CBTL offers its certified Red Velvet Drinks all year round.

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DOLCELLATE.

To this day, Food for the Gods remains to be a must-eat confection during the holiday season. Dolcelatte, a popular café and gourmet bakeshop here in the metro, continues to offer these chewy, nutty, and fruity creations sans the liqueur so that even kids can fully enjoy them.

Dolcelatte Food for the Gods.

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Dolcelatte Croughnuts.

Dolcelatte has reinvented Chef Ansel Dominique's famous croissant-doughnut pastry by offering a plethora of sweet and savory croughnuts both for dine-in or on the go. Liked for their flaky or crunchy nature, Dolcelatte is credited with having the most croughnut varieties in the metro.

SWEET CROUGHNUTS:

Dolcelatte Custard Creamcheese Croughnut (Left) (Php 110)

Dolcelatte Chocolate Caramel Croughnut (NEW) (Center) (Php 110)

Dolcelatte Oreo Milkshake Croughnut (Right) (Php 110)

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However, acquiring a croughnut these days can be pretty tedious. You can't just walk in and purchase a box right that moment.

In Dolcelatte's case, you must order and reserve the SWEET CROUGHNUTS (not the SAVORY VARIANTS) over the phone. To preorder, call 332-3407 or 0906-5526297.

Remember:

• One box contains 6 croughnuts. 
• Since limited quantities of croughnuts are produced daily, customers can only order/reserve up to a dozen croughnuts.
• Preorder croughnuts one day in advance.
• Reservation is made via phone only.
• No Sunday pick-up.