The Coca Cola Modern Glass Collection at McDonalds

Isn't that a sight for sore eyes? You know last year, I had to line up a couple of times in McDonalds stores in Eastwood so I could get all the upside down looking Coca Cola glasses and take it home. This year, I feel so ecstatic that people have been so good to me for this to happen. I got a whole set of the new Coca Cola Modern Glass Collection complete with a box that made look quite expensive. The same rule goes, if you get to purchase a McDonald's Extra Value Meal, BFF Burger, Chicken Bundle or Breakfast Value Meals, just add Php 25.00 to it and voila! You've got one of these gorgeous glass pieces in the bag!

First impression? Pretty. Anyone could prolly mistake this for those expensive ones in posh home centers seen in malls. It's something collectible, and pretty much it's something that Filipinos have grown accustomed to. I know a ton of people that probably received a set or more of these drinking glasses as gifts from birthdays, weddings, or just any occasion there is in the country. Funny as it seems to some, but it projects our natural affinity of taking care of each other, our way of making sure that our fellows home is complete and at least have the basics. It does mean a lot more than just drinking glasses, it's how we share memories, how we interact when we get to the table from breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Design wise, they've done an extremely good job at it. This is the 7th year that they are doing this, making this a long withstanding partnership with Coca Cola and McDonald's. Whether it's the Diamond, Linear, Mosaic, Pixel, Ripple or Steel that you need to work on these days, now's the chance for you to storm through the nearest McDonald's branch near you to get one of these gorgeous drinking glasses available only holidays through the special partnership of Coke and McDonald's which will only last during the holidays. 

I'll be adding another set for some friends and relatives, will you be doing the same?! :)

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Too Cute To Miss: Tupperware Eco Bottles

Found these cute bottles on my timeline and wondered what they were for. Apparently, they are all Tupperware Eco Bottles and they have released this in celebration of United Nation's World Water Day. These are reusable containers and was meant to lessen garbage/disposable containers. It's also non toxic and has got less impact with nature. 

It's got a screw on cap for less spills and a very nice grip on the sides so it won 't slip. I want one of those 1L bottles so it'll fit right in my fridge. It's also available in 500mL and 750mL. Plus, I love the small holes on the side that's got those cute little world charms on them. Not to mention the Blue Spa and Tangerine colors which these bottles come in. This is a nice bright idea Tupperware, thanks for making an effort to save the planet!

For more information about Tupperware Brands in the Philippines, please visit their website http://www.tupperwarebrands.ph or email them at questions@tupperware.ph. You can also give them a call at 867-2222. 

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Loving the A-Gan Tea Lifestyle!

I have been hearing of this brand from foodies who frequent Taiwan and nearby countries. A visit to their country isn't complete if you don't pass by and get one of their signature concoctions so they say but we don't have to really spend thousands of dollars just to taste authentic lifestyle changing tea from the mountains of Taiwan... because a gantea is officially here in the Philippines!

I got the chance to take first servings of this awesome tea place at their Greenbelt 2 branch which I'm sure is going to be the first of many. The opening day was superb as celebrities from Team Askalz and the Philippine Volcanoes brought the needed man presence that evening. I thought I was part of the teams! LOL I immediately ordered a couple, and fell in love instantly. You should try these for they only cost 85-100 bucks! No joke!

The choices were GOOD! I particularly like the Milk Tea's on the menu. Fret not for the coffee drinkers because they have that too on the menu. You get a healthier alternative to coffee with these milk tea servings.

Ordering is a cinch too. You just line up and pay for it then they give you this gadget so you just wait on your seats, outside or on other stores nearby while they prepare your orders. It gets jumpacked there at night so its best to get there a little earlier. Seating is also provided al fresco, smoking areas are there too.

After a few minutes, I got my Milk Lid Mango Tea! It was sweet and tangy. You get that fruity fix even on tea concoctions like this. Pretty Yummy!

Since I already got my fix, I proceeded to the activity area because this is their launch. It was nice to see JAMICH was there. 

They've got a pretty good following over at Twitter and Youtube where they became sensations. It was pretty evident as their fans were also there screaming their lungs out. They were celebrating their anniversary coinciding with the A-gantea launch. They prepared a couple of song and dance numbers much to the delight of the crowd. A perfect pairing!

Presidential Sweetheart Ms. Grace Lee was also there to host the show. Pretty in person!

These guys were so game! The Askalz went on stage and started a game for the people who loved A-gantea. It was so nice of them to give this much time for their fans!

Then it was time for my idols the Philippine Volcanoes! I love these guys. Your dirty minds might think they are doing something bad on this shot, but don't worry this is a pair tea drinking contest. They finished the large tea in a couple of seconds! Congratulations to the winners!

The CEO of A-gantea from Taiwan was also there to thank the crowd and welcome the Philippines as the next to get this lifestyle tea brand from Taiwan. I'm sure the Filipinos will love this too!

Congratulations to the A-gantea Philippines! This is surely the start of something BIG!

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Launching New Drinks this Season: Figaro!

The holidays wouldn't be complete without tasting Figaro's famous blends! I've been a fan of their coffee concoctions, sandwiches and meals but they haven't let down yet as I participated in getting first dibs on their new drinks to be launched in December 20, 2011!

For those who are tea lovers out there, these new flavors are surely going to tickle your taste buds and give you the awesome flavors you look for in cold beverages. For those who don't want anything caffeinated on their drinks, this collection promises a variety that you'd adore because one of my favorites TARO is also on the menu!

First up is Strawberry Milk Tea with Yakult. This beverage entails a hint of Yakult flavor goodness and some tangy aftertaste because of the Strawberries. Mine also had some strips of Egg pudding and nata de coco so you kind of get something interesting in your drink in the middle of all that TEA flavors you'll LOVE! This beverage cost only a measly 90 pesos, imagine that!

The second one is a Raspberry Milk Tea with YAKULT. It's pale pink and quite tangy right from the get go. The raspberry quite overwhelms the tea experience but it's all good. If you like that tanginess along with your drink plus the smoothness of milk tea then this is perfect for you! Have your fill with nata de coco strips that's chewy and sweet just the way you like it! This beverage costs 90 pesos!

For those who want a sweet-tangy combination this will surely light your fires up! The Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea would really be mistaken as Pink Lemonade but it is more on the sweet strawberry side. The lemon rind they put on it makes it a very fragrant drink and you can really smell the lemon all throughout! It's light and perfect for those hot afternoons, or late night drinking when you don't want caffeine infused ones. It only costs 70 pesos!

Now comes the great ones! How can you not like TARO?! It's that oriental root crop made into powdery milk consistency made into a drink and you can really TASTE it! I love how it's earthy smell and aftertaste makes everything extra sweeter. Black pearls and slivers of Taro pudding on the bottom makes this quite filling too. For those who want a better alternative to the caffeine drinks, this is one healthy number you can do. This Taro Pudding Milk Tea costs only 90 pesos! Yeah baby! Yeah!

For the Pièce de résistance! This awesome crunchy frozen Taro drink tremendously had the votes of everyone who tasted it. This is by far my favorite too among the drinks presented to us that evening. It's topping alone made a quite remarkable conversation piece because it totally made the drink's texture quite different. Add to that the frozen drink's TARO base and this will prove to be one successful combo~ so if you want my opinion get this one ASAP! This drink costs 100 pesos and is called the Taro Pudding Chiller Feast! Definitely number 1 on my must buy list when visiting Figaro next time!

The holidays just got better with these offerings by FIGARO. This will only be available on selected branches but soon will be available nationwide! Can't get enough of the photos? Make sure you come and visit the real thing soon!

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