Ever wonder what the hottest milk teas are in the metro? It can’t be denied— milk
tea is the hottest beverage you can buy right now. Even by global terms, it is hitting the
market as anyone’s favorite drink, these days, and has now reached the Philippines.
Filipinos go gaga over it because of its refreshing, milky goodness and the health
benefits that give one the joyful vibes. When you pass by the malls, in all the corners, milk
tea stands are a sell-out. In a commercial area, where foot traffic is heavy, you’ll see milk
tea stores briskly operating.
The Filipinos are also health-conscious; thus, the turn to milk tea. Those who know the
benefits associate milk tea with improved cardiovascular and immune system because of
the nutrients contained in milk and tea.
Time Magazine wrote, “Drinking freshly brewed tea can help boost exercise
endurance, reduce the risk of heart disease, fight free radicals, lower the risk of Parkinson’s
disease, improve bone strength, and it may even counteract the negative effects of
smoking.”
Milk tea is also a happy drink for those who need to take a break from work or divert
their attention from everyday worries.
This season, milk teas that are on top of the heat are Dakasi, Happy Lemon, Gong
Cha, Serenitea and Chatime. Here’s why they top the list.
Photos by Vienna Czarneth Perol
Layout by Glenice Marie Manalang and Suzanne Pagkaliwangan
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