STARBUCKS TEAVANA FROZEN TEAS

After the successful launch of Starbucks® Teavana® in Asia Pacific last year, which brought Starbucks modern tea experience brand to Asia for the first time, Starbucks today announced the introduction of new Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Teas. These refreshing, icy-smooth handcrafted beverages combine the finest Teavana®teas and botanical blends with premium ingredients like Kyoho grapes and pomegranate pearls. Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Teas will be available for a limited time only starting September 12.

Icy, refreshing and packed with antioxidants, Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Iced Teas will be available in the following flavors and will also be available as Iced Shaken:

Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Hibiscus Tea with Pomegranate Pearls

This refreshing beverage combines floral notes of hibiscus flowers and rose petals with the tropical flavors of papaya and mango, enhanced with hints of cinnamon and lemongrass. The beverage is topped with glistening, jewel-like pearls of pomegranate juice that burst on the tongue.

Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Chamomile Tea with Kyoho Grape and Aloe

Soothing chamomile tea is blended with honeyed white grapes and aloe cubes delivering a cool, lightly sweet taste. The beverage is generously topped with skinned and pitted whole Kyoho grapes – a popular variety from Japan known for its distinctive sweetness and generous size.

As a special treat, Starbucks Card customers can enjoy these icy-smooth Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Teas ahead of its public launch. Customers will just need to pay the full amount of the beverage using their Starbucks Card from September 9-11 to avail of the early access promo.

For more information about these new Starbucks® Teavana® Frozen Teas and the aforementioned promo, visit www.starbucks.ph.

FilAm tech millionaire Garrett Gee, sister Miristi take a life-changing trip to their mother’s homeland in “Discovering Routes”

 ABS-CBN Global Studios offers a fresh new take on travel entertainment and the rising genre of genealogy television documentaries with its first original series, Discovering Routes.

Discovering Routes is a reality travelogue that follows peoples’ journeys to the lands of their ancestry, in search of epic adventures. In its first season, Filipino American tech entrepreneur and social media travel adventurist Garrett Gee of The Bucket List Family takes a journey with his sister, Miristi Gee, to discover the Philippines, its culture, and their Filipino heritage. The show’s digital series premieres on September 7 on www.DiscoveringRoutes.com , with new videos on Mondays and Thursdays. The half-hour broadcast TV series premieres on September 12 at 8p/7c, airing Tuesdays on the multicultural entertainment network Myx TV.

Free for Digital Viewing Anytime, Anywhere

Discovering Routes is ABS-CBN Global Studios’ maiden digital-first offering, making the content free and accessible to anyone with online access.

“To serve the next generation of global Filipinos, we knew that we had to bring our shows into the hands of our viewers – their mobile phones, tablets, and monitors. This show is definitely one to anticipate and binge-watch,” says Olivia de Jesus, managing director for ABS-CBN North America. “We invite audiences to travel vicariously with Garrett Gee, whose YouTube channel, turned him and his family into an overnight sensation, as they document their travels all over the world.”

Travelogues have created icons like Anthony Bourdain and Rick Steves, as well as digital stars like Ben Brown, Louis Cole, Nadine Sykora and the Vagabrothers on YouTube. In addition to the popularity of these travel chronicles, ancestry-themed docu-series like Finding Your Roots on PBS and Who Do You Think You Are on TLC won the hearts of audiences with the emotional journeys of well-known personalities. Moreover, they have nabbed top industry award nominations from the Primetime Emmys and NAACP Image Awards.

Garrett Gee: Living our #travelgoals

The young Filipino American tech entrepreneur Garrett Gee holds a rise to fame fairytale. As a sophomore at Brigham Young University, Gee co-created an app, Scan, and eventually sold his technology company to Snapchat for $54 million in 2014. What he did after then was life-changing. After selling all their belongings, he and his wife decided to travel the world full-time and documented their travels as “The Bucket List Family,” which quickly raked in YouTube and Instagram followers.

Now, he embarks on the biggest adventure yet, with his sister Miristi. The journey becomes bigger than a tropical voyage into their mother’s homeland. This one becomes an epiphany.

Get to know more about Garrett.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq8HvlRSm90

The Filipino-American tech millionaire cum travel vlogger goes pedicabbing on a tricycle, among other adventures in the Philippines in “Discovering Routes”.

Miristi Gee: Bohemian Filipina at heart

Miristi Epifania Gee is the namesake of her Filipina grandmother.  Growing up in Utah didn’t expose her much to her Filipino culture but a strong connection was always present. While Miristi has traveled extensively throughout her lifetime, the yoga instructor and dance teacher to 3-year-olds found a home back in Utah.  In this series, her journey is inspired by the desire to revive the memory of her unbreakable bond with her grandmother.

Get to know more about Miristi. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQVHaCTQ_9o 

Fil-Am siblings Garrett and Miristi Gee take a self-discovery trip of a lifetime to the land of their ancestry, the Philippines, in “Discovering Routes”.

“Our audience of multicultural millennials will see themselves in Filipino-American entrepreneur and world traveler Garrett Gee,” said Miguel Santos, general manager of Myx TV. “Garrett and Miristi’s trip will inspire viewers to hop on a plane and journey back through their own history to find adventure and a greater understanding of themselves.”

Join the siblings’ adventures as they swim with sea cows in the crystal blue waters of the Calamian Islands, harvest rice along the famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol, glide next to massive whale sharks in Oslob, and dance with hundreds of inmates at a maximum-security prison in Cebu.

The show’s first season offers eight 22-minute broadcast episodes and 20 eight-minute digital webisodes. The series is produced by ABS-CBN Global Studios for Myx TVwith Olivia de Jesus, Keesa Ocampo and Miguel Santos serving as executive producers, in partnership with Go Button Media.

Discovering Routes will be available on all of Myx TV’s platforms, which includes more than 15 million households on cable and satellite, VOD online via www.myxtv.comand on OTT platforms Roku, Samsung Smart TV and Blu-Ray, and Sony Bravia and Blu-Ray. It will also be available globally on Lifestyle Network, and on Lifestyle TV in the Philippines. Visit www.DiscoveringRoutes.com for show details, channel availability and more.

SAMSUNG ADDWASH FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE

In a fast-paced, constantly moving society, time means everything. Because Samsung understands the importance of setting aside time for moments that matter, the tech giant introduces an efficient washing machine that provides homemakers the convenience needed to care for their family and help them achieve a balanced life: the Samsung AddWash Front Load Washing Machine.

With the washing machine’s AddWash door, there’s no need to worry if a stray sock or an essential part of a child’s costume for a play is not included in the laundry the first time around. The AddWash door allows easy inclusion of extra wash items, detergent, and fabric softener, without having to wait for the current wash cycle to finish. With this feature, all needed clothes can be ready for use in no time, allowing both kids and adults to not miss out on their activities and get to enjoy them the best way possible.

The Samsung AddWash Front Load Washing Machine also features the EcoBubble Technology, which makes use of air and water to dissolve detergent, creating powerful yet gentle cleansing bubbles that penetrate clothes 40 times faster than a regular washing machine. Regardless if cold or hot water is used, the EcoBubble innovation provides superior performance and cleans clothes thoroughly while protecting fabric color and quality. With this, parents can be assured that the family’s clothes are free from dirt and stains without having to resort to rigorous hand washing.

Almost everyone has experienced needing a certain piece of clothing the next day and discovering it in the laundry pile. There’s no need to fret if a big family dinner or fancy party suddenly gets scheduled. The Samsung AddWash Front Load Washing Machine grants users the relief of finishing the wash cycle in 59 minutes through the Super Speed feature. Once done, users can immediately utilize the dryer function. Without having to compromise the quality of the wash, this 2-in-1 washing machine completely rinses and dries clothing fast, making them ready for use in less time than normal.

With the washing machine’s ergonomic design and combined features, there is no need for homemakers to cut short their bonding moments with loved ones due to extra time spent on chores, on top of the time allotted for work. The Samsung AddWash Front Load Washing Machine gives families the convenience of balancing their responsibilities to better care for their loved ones.

Watch the AddWash TVC here: [https://www.facebook.com/SamsungPH/videos/10154997191512857/]

The Samsung AddWash Front Load Washing Machine lineup is available in all authorized Samsung dealers nationwide. For more details, visit the Samsung Facebook page or log on to samsung.com/ph .

DESPITE THE WEATHER, TRIKINI A SUCCESS!

The unpredictable weather did not stop Trikini from kicking off last Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at McKinley West Park, BGC, Taguig. With a number of activities and performances from the country’s hottest musical acts, the event went off with an incredible start!

A fitness party right in the heart of the city, Trikini combined three basic elements– run, bike, and party ̶ in a safe and exclusive venue that allowed attendees to experience and enjoy the great outdoors.

Presented by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, the event was divided into zones that provided different activities for the festival goers. The Active Zone hosted a 5K fun run and 15K bike race. Top finishers received prizes and tokens from ON Shoes and Colnago while cash prizes were donated to S.O.S Children’s Villages Philippines, the beneficiary of the said event.

The winners for the friendly 5K run and 15K bike race were:

MEN’S 5K RUN TOP THREE:

1.         Samuel Montero

2.         Ralph Becker

3.         Ralph Angeles


WOMEN’S 5K RUN TOP THREE:

1.         Phoebe Quimio

2.         Michelle Ann Rosimo

3.         Rosalyn Molinas


15K BIKE RIDE TOP THREE:

1.         Custer Sadornas

2.         Alex Paguirigan

3.         Age Escarte


At the Fest Zone, festival goers got their party fix from a number of exciting activities, including fire dancing, poi spinning, and hoop workshops, which paved the way for the highly anticipated performance from Extrapolation. SinoSiKat and Sanya Smith were scheduled to perform, but due to uncontrollable weather conditions, organizers ended the event early with the safety of the participants in mind.

Despite the unexpected downpour, Trikini came out successful with attendees in their active/sports wear and beach wear ran, biked, and partied for a worthy cause.

The event is the first of its kind to raise donations for the benefit of S.O.S Children’s Villages Philippines.  For fifty years, the organization has been providing healthcare, housing, and education to underprivileged children and families in the Philippines. The S.O.S. Youth performed a special dance number in Trikini as a token of appreciation to attendees. 

READ, SIP AND DINE AT THE NEWEST BRANCH OF BOOK & BORDERS CAFE

Though we call Metro Manila home, there are times when we just want to have a place take a break from it all, to be free from having to deal with the noise and the traffic, a space where we can just chill and unwind. The good news is you don’t have to venture outside the city for such a place, because Books & Borders Café offers this and so much more.

Established by Kristine Simisim, the young entrepreneur behind Chef’s Noodle Philippines, Books & Borders first opened its doors in Tomas Morato, Quezon City back in June 2015. Since then, it has expanded to four branches located across Metro Manila and Their newest branch, located in Manhattan Parkview, Araneta Center, Cubao opened in August 2017.

With the vision to awaken the public’s love for reading, this café provides book and coffee lovers a peaceful space, where they can be free curl up with a good book while cradling a delicious cup of coffee and enjoying good food. The unique café brings together the cozy ambiance of your favorite coffee shop and the charming feel of a library all in one instagram-worthy space.

You can take your pick from their impressive book collection, which includes young adult bestsellers, thrillers, romance novels, children’s books and so many more. Book & Borders is more than just a coffee shop, it’s a welcoming haven for those who want to relax, escape, or have meaningful conversation.

To make spending the day here even more enjoyable, Books & Borders also offers a sumptuous menu, which includes gastronomic treats that offers all the goodness of home cooking, like gourmet Tuyo pasta and Adobo flakes. Books & Borders cafe will surely be a one of your new favorite hangout with friends and family!

Visit the Book & Borders official facebook page to know more: facebook.com/bookandborderscafe/

*Book & Borders branches are located in Tomas Morato, Bonifacio Global City, Eastwood and Araneta Center.

ENJOY STARBUCKS COLD BREW IN TWO WAYS

Cold Brew is growing in popularity and more and more Filipinos are falling for its smoother and naturally sweet flavor. Using a custom Cold Brew blend, Starbucks has introduced to many coffee lovers the complex and compelling flavors of Cold Brew.

From the name itself, we can glean that Cold Brew undergoes a different process than ordinary brewed coffee. Cold Brew is made using cold water all throughout the 20-hour preparation process. It uses coarsely ground coffee, and is steeped slowly in cold water. This procedure which relies on time instead of heat gives Cold Brew its naturally sweet flavor and smooth texture.

Today, the flavor of the Cold Brew we know and love is elevated with the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew. Complementing the soft and chocolaty flavors of Starbucks Cold Brew is a delicate float of house-made vanilla sweet cream that cascades throughout the cup.

“We’re introducing two new innovative and coffee-forward beverages that will surely excite our customers especially those who are Cold Brew drinkers, giving a new way to experience cold coffee,” Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines said.

Aside from the Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew which will be available in all Starbucks stores starting July 25, coffee enthusiasts can also try the new Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew at Starbucks Reserve® 14 Jupiter store in Makati.

Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew is perfect for coffee lovers who are in a constant search for new ways to enjoy coffee.  The infusion of nitrogen to Cold Brew gives it a naturally sweet flavor and a rich and velvety crema that can be tasted and seen. It is deliciously cold and served unsweetened, without ice, to highlight the flavor the cold-brewing process brings out in the coffee. It is dispensed through a tap and it also gets a dense and creamy head akin to the look and texture of stout beer fresh from the tap.

To learn more about Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, visitwww.starbucks.ph.

Love WeekendZZZ Like This: Relaxed and made special with McDelivery

Looking forward to weekends after a heavy week at work or in school? Treat yourself by relaxing and staying at the comfort of your own home, as you let McDelivery bring your all-time favorite McDonald’s meals through its fast, convenient, and efficient service just like in its newest online video, “Love Weekendzzz Like This” which you can watch here.

McDonald’s shows exactly how McDelivery is a sure way to make your weekends better by having your favorite McDonald’s products, like the best-tasting Chicken McDo in a McShare Box delivered right at your doorstep. You can enjoy delicious McDo meals while bonding with your family or loved ones, catching up on your favorite TV series (before someone spoils it), reading the weekend newspaper, or simply letting time pass as you lie in bed with your cat.

All you have to do is visit www.mcdelivery.com.ph, download the McDelivery app, or call 86-2-36. 

Spend your weekends like this by pampering yourself and share your uninterrupted experience with McDelivery. Tag us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/McDo.ph, or at @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram with #LoveWeekendZZZ.