{"id":1209,"date":"2022-08-19T14:58:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T06:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gqq.gfl.temporary.site\/website_23b9925e\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2023-03-28T19:32:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T11:32:04","slug":"milk-tea-madness-why-do-filipinos-love-milk-tea-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energetic-pink-donkey.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=1209","title":{"rendered":"Milk Tea Madness: Why Do Filipinos Love Milk Tea So Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wintermelon, okinawa, cheesecake, brown sugar, cookies and cream, and other possible varieties of flavors out there\u2014milk tea has definitely taken over the Philippines!<\/p>\n

To say that milk tea is popular among Pinoys is an understatement. The beloved drink\u2014which is a cold tea-infused beverage blended with milk and sinkers such as tapioca pearls or crystal jelly\u2014is a craze here in the country. Every street you take, there\u2019s a 75% likelihood that you\u2019re going to see a store selling milk tea.<\/p>\n

But why do so many Filipinos love this drink?<\/p>\n

1. It suits the Philippines\u2019 tropical climate<\/strong>
\nThe Philippines is a tropical country, which makes milk tea a great refresher. With the weather usually being hot and humid, this iced beverage can be enjoyed all year round. You can chill with a cup of milk tea in the hot summer of April or during the December holiday season!
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2. It offers a wide range of flavor<\/strong>
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\nMilk tea comes in a wide variety of unique flavors that can accommodate people with different tastes. If you\u2019re into super sweet drinks, then you can go for chocolate or cookies and cream milk tea. If you want something salty, then grab the cheesecake, salted caramel or rock salt cheese flavors. If you like the earthiness of classic tea, then order the matcha or Earl Grey variant. If you prefer tangy drinks, then opt for fruit-flavored milk teas like honeydew or strawberry. If you love taho, then you\u2019ll definitely love brown sugar milk tea. The options are limitless!<\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s affordable<\/strong>
\nMilk teas are available at every price point. You can get your milk tea fix from local street stalls starting at PHP 29 or you can be bougie and get one at artisan shops at PHP 200 above. But generally, the drinks cost an average of PHP 50 to PHP 100, perfect for Filipinos who are known to be frugal.
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4. It quenches Filipinos\u2019 love for coolers<\/strong>
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\nWith our hot weather, it\u2019s a universal fact that we love refreshers, from samalamig, mais con yelo, ice candy, to the all-time favorite halo-halo. Milk tea offers another twist to the cold beverage category, so it\u2019s no surprise that we love it so much!<\/p>\n

5. It\u2019s convenient and handy<\/strong>
\nMilk tea is typically served in a plastic cup with a straw. So it\u2019s great to take anywhere and is perfect for every occasion. You can drink it alone, while hanging out with friends, or on a casual date with your partner. The drink is indeed happiness in a cup.
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Find out more about these stories at http:\/\/themindanaolife.com\/<\/a> or you can visit http:\/\/politico.ph\/<\/a> for the latest news and updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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