How much do you like coffee? Are you a coffee snob who has figured real coffee is what's out of an espresso machine?
I used to be just that. My name is Chrissie and I live here in the Philippines in Manila (Quezon City to be exact). Here in our lovely third world country, we don't have much options regarding coffee. But lately, there seems to be a boom with local artisan coffee shops. Our cafe options used to be either Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea leaf or Seattle's Best. But what if you're just not in the mood to buy coffee worth 90 - 200+ pesos per cup????
My solution to that (this was about three years ago) was to buy my own espresso machine and study coffee so I can enjoy the same coffee I buy in a coffee shop. But of course, the reason why I'm writing this is because I want to start looking at other alternatives to that!! Not everyone can buy an espresso machine! Ah, this is the time when I start to think, "what an annoying piece of waste of money I am!" Ha, ha! But, no! I'm just kidding! This is actually a better alternative IN THE LONG RUN.
So, this will be one of the MANY posts I will start from now on..."WHERE CAN I GET INSTANT COFFEE AS GOOD AS CAFE COFFEE WITH MY TINY WALLET?"
As this is my first post, here is my find; BOSS Latte Base by Suntory.
I used to be just that. My name is Chrissie and I live here in the Philippines in Manila (Quezon City to be exact). Here in our lovely third world country, we don't have much options regarding coffee. But lately, there seems to be a boom with local artisan coffee shops. Our cafe options used to be either Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea leaf or Seattle's Best. But what if you're just not in the mood to buy coffee worth 90 - 200+ pesos per cup????
My solution to that (this was about three years ago) was to buy my own espresso machine and study coffee so I can enjoy the same coffee I buy in a coffee shop. But of course, the reason why I'm writing this is because I want to start looking at other alternatives to that!! Not everyone can buy an espresso machine! Ah, this is the time when I start to think, "what an annoying piece of waste of money I am!" Ha, ha! But, no! I'm just kidding! This is actually a better alternative IN THE LONG RUN.
So, this will be one of the MANY posts I will start from now on..."WHERE CAN I GET INSTANT COFFEE AS GOOD AS CAFE COFFEE WITH MY TINY WALLET?"
As this is my first post, here is my find; BOSS Latte Base by Suntory.
Boss LATTE BASE: Php 210
I got this from a new Japanese "Groceraunt". Which they mean to say, "Grocery-restaurant". It's in White Plains called, New Hatchin. Or is it "New Hatchin Japanese Grocery"? Ha, ha!
As you can tell, it's a J-grocery or KONBINI and a restaurant with a mini cafe. I forgot to take a photo but here's one i found online.
As you can tell, it's a J-grocery or KONBINI and a restaurant with a mini cafe. I forgot to take a photo but here's one i found online.
So, what's so good about BOSS LATTE BASE bottled coffee?
As you can see, there's a line with a drawing of a cup with numbers on it. You can have NINE cups of coffee with this! FOR ONLY PHP 210!!! Oh, my goodness! That's PHP 23 PER CUP!
Now, it's "Latte Base" for a reason.
1. You use the measurement of the cup, that's how much coffee you use. Then get your cup, put ice first if you like iced; then, you put the espresso then the milk. I'm not sure yet if this thing has sugar, but I put one teaspoon of sugar and it tasted REALLY GOOD! Just like having a cup of iced latte from a cafe!
2. As you can see on the label, you can use Soy milk if you like SOY LATTE. Affogato can also be made! One serving of the coffee and put vanilla ice cream on top!
3. If you like HOT coffee, you can make an AMERICANO by using the coffee measurement; either use the ONE measurement or use TWO for a stronger cup then add hot or boiling water.
The exact measurement of Americano or Long black is to add 4oz of hot or boiling water. But, you can just add hot water until how ever much you like as long as it fits in your mug!
I really enjoyed it!!! And I hope you do, too!
Coffee really is important especially if you have developed the habit of drinking coffee at least once a day. But remember, always take coffee in moderation and ALWAYS with a FULL STOMACH! Or else, you'll have ACID REFLUX! I have it, too.
Anyway, PLEASE DO ENJOY AND STOCK UP ON YOUR COFFEE!!!!
Now, it's "Latte Base" for a reason.
1. You use the measurement of the cup, that's how much coffee you use. Then get your cup, put ice first if you like iced; then, you put the espresso then the milk. I'm not sure yet if this thing has sugar, but I put one teaspoon of sugar and it tasted REALLY GOOD! Just like having a cup of iced latte from a cafe!
2. As you can see on the label, you can use Soy milk if you like SOY LATTE. Affogato can also be made! One serving of the coffee and put vanilla ice cream on top!
3. If you like HOT coffee, you can make an AMERICANO by using the coffee measurement; either use the ONE measurement or use TWO for a stronger cup then add hot or boiling water.
The exact measurement of Americano or Long black is to add 4oz of hot or boiling water. But, you can just add hot water until how ever much you like as long as it fits in your mug!
I really enjoyed it!!! And I hope you do, too!
Coffee really is important especially if you have developed the habit of drinking coffee at least once a day. But remember, always take coffee in moderation and ALWAYS with a FULL STOMACH! Or else, you'll have ACID REFLUX! I have it, too.
Anyway, PLEASE DO ENJOY AND STOCK UP ON YOUR COFFEE!!!!
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