(SPOT.ph) A visit to a coffee shop—whether it’s a leisurely weekend activity or a midday office break—is a cherished ritual among many. The momentary respite, the unmistakable smell, the chill music, the soothing ambience, and of course, the freshly brewed coffee all come together to create the kind of experience that you can never really tire of. To make your next visit even more special, we’ve got a list you’ll want to keep in mind. Below, we round up some popular coffee chains you can find all throughout the Metro and the cool finds each spot has to offer.
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Check out these cool finds the next time you drop by your fave coffee chains:
Starbucks
You’re probably already aware of Starbucks' ever-growing line of tumblers and mugs, which are beautifully displayed on a shelf at every one of their branches. We suggest you browse through each time you pay the coffee shop a visit—they unveil new designs every few weeks or so, and you never know what you might find. Aside from tumblers, their releases often include other cute coffee-related items like reusable straws, ceramic drippers, canisters, and cold-brew makers. They’ve even created stylish bags in their signature colorway and of course, every Christmas season they release their fan-favorite planners.
Check out some of their latest releases:
Available on Lazada; see a list of Starbucks branches.
% Arabica
If you love % Arabica’s pristinely designed interiors, you’ll swoon over the various items you can shop inside each of their stores. They make sneakers, tote bags, backpacks, tumblers, mugs, food containers, and more, each sporting minimalist design that matches the café's clean-cut space perfectly.
Check out some of our faves from their line:
% Arabica has branches in Podium Mall, W City Center BGC, and 257 McKinley BGC.
Elephant Grounds
Famed Hong Kong café Elephant Grounds officially landed in Manila in mid-2019 with a second branch opening in late 2020. Though best known for their independently roasted coffee beans and unusually flavored ice-cream sandwiches, the coffee shop also has its very own in-house merch store. You can shop T-shirts, tote bags, umbrellas, aprons, home fragrances, and more sporting their signature black-and-orange color scheme.
Elephant Grounds has branches in Podium Mall and One Bonifacio High Street Mall, BGC.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Aside from coffee-based drinks, pastries, and cakes, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf also has tumblers, reusable cups, ceramic mugs, tote bags, and even capsule coffee machines—they’ve got their own line of capsules, so you can brew their signature blends at home. They also release yearly planners during the Christmas season!
Check out some of the items you can shop from CBTL:
Available on Lazada and Shopee; see a list of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf branches.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is best known for their no-fail glazed doughnuts and their budget-friendly coffee menu, which offers a wide range of caffeinated beverages—their latte even got the top spot on our list of the best iced coffee in Manila you can get for less than P150. On your next coffee-and-doughnuts run, be sure to check out their line of merch, too, which includes insulated tumblers, mugs, reusable cups with built-in straws, quirky graphic tees, and caps.
See a list of Krispy Kreme branches.
Tim Hortons
Before you exit Tim Hortons' doors with your Iced Capp and Timbits, check out their cool tumblers, which are displayed in-store. They’ve previously released no-frills reusable cups in their signature red-and-white colorway as well as bottles that came with free cups of coffee. You’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for cool new styles on their shelves!
See a list of Tim Hortons branches.
Bo's Coffee
Local chain Bo's Coffee teamed up with Japanese drinkware brand Rivers to create vacuum-insulated tumblers and reusable coffee cups—you’ll want to check them out the next time you drop by one of their stores. If you’d like to brew the brand’s homegrown coffee beans, you can shop their bamboo French press, too.
Available online; see a list of Bo's Coffee branches.
UCC
UCC recently released their stylish new Double Wall Mug, which makes for a great reusable alternative to single-use coffee cups. Plus, each purchase of the mug gets you a free cup of the cafe’s Japanese Syphon House Blend coffee if you shop till June 20. UCC has previously released Christmas gift boxes with reusable mugs included in the sets as well a Christmas bag with a mug and coffee essentials like filters and a measuring spoon included, so you may want to keep your eyes peeled for their holiday releases!
See a list of UCC branches.
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