Coffee or Tea?

Let's have tea.

A few years ago when we were still living near Ayala Malls Feliz, my bonding moment with my son is to watch movies after Sunday service. We would buy crunchy nachos or popcorn, and have a cool, refreshing tea.

At Gong Cha, my son loves Winter Melon Milk Tea while I choose to order the healthier option, Lychee Oolong Tea with Aloe. Gong Cha offers a wide array of teas to its customers: Popular, House Tea, Milk Tea, Choco Loco, Winter Melon Mania, Fruit Tea, Brewed Tea, Fruit Series, Ice Cream, Specials, Iced Smoothies, Coffee Special and even Hot Beverages. They have reasonable prices that range from P85 to P150.

At Macao Imperial Tea, our favorite milk tea is Cheesecake and Pearl. Another must try is Cream Cheese Oreo. Alto (16 oz) costs P120 to P155 while Maior (23 oz) costs P140 to P175. The prices can become even more budget-friendly when Macao launches special promos such as "buy one, take one", or "buy 4 maior sized and get 1 free" bundle deals.

Macao Imperial Tea offers ala-Starbucks ambiance to its customers. I love the reddish brown brick walls with a modern city painting. The hanging lamps and lighting fixtures have a bright and dim effect that gives couples a more romantic feel. As for moms like me who are simply having chit chats with their teenagers, would appreciate the big, lovely Teddy Bear, quietly sitting at the corner of the room.

If you find yourself wandering inside the mall and thirsty for something sweet, wishing to have that warm Christmas feel or Starbucks craving at an affordable cost, you might as well go to Macao, and have a picture with the huggable Teddy Bear :)