Costa Coffee flagship store opens at Robinsons Galleria
Costa Coffee recently opened its flagship store at Robinsons Galleria. The 135-sqm. store is the first to sport the contemporary Atlas interior, the current look and feel of Costa Coffee shops around the world.
Instead of the usual Union Jack pop art interiors, it has a new lighting design, a simpler and more streamlined array of wood and polished materials, and berry hues of purple and green. These rich tones and other stylish aspects will be splashed in its interior — from the tiles to the furniture, to still allude to London’s rich and iconic culture.
At Costa Coffee, baristas prepare coffee with a combination of technical skills and art that takes time and patience to perfect. “The machines just provide support because our baristas are professionally trained. They are experts who prepare coffee with passion and precision. They can tell the perfect espresso (hazelnut-colored crema, no bubbles and with red tinges) through sight, taste and smell. These are what make Costa different from others,” explained Justin dela Fuente, Costa Coffee Philippines Barista of the Year 2016.
There are a lot of beverages to choose from. The signature Flat White has extracted shot of Cortissimo, then topped with textured milk resulting in an intense and rich coffee mellowed with velvety smooth texture. Other bestsellers are Capuccino, Latte, Café Caramella, Mocha and ice-blended Frostinos.
The Caramel Coffee Crunch Frostino (Primo-P185; Medio-P200; Massimo-P205) is made with caramel with a shot of Mocha Italia espresso, finished with cookie crumbs. The Tiramisu Frostino (Primo-P185; Medio-P200; Massimo-P215) is an espresso shot of Mocha Italia blend and topped with cocoa dusting. Coffee Cream Frostino (Primo-P145; Medio-P155; Massimo-P165) is an instant classic. There is the Mocha Italia’s wonderful balance of berry fruitiness and caramel-hazelnut blended with cream that presents a fine and luxurious taste.
Costa Coffee’s Coolers are a blend of fruits and the aroma of flowers. Must try are Watermelon Rose (Primo-P155; Medio-P170; Massimo-P185); Lychee Blossom (Primo P175; Medio P190; Massimo P205) and Hibiscus Strawberry Cooler (Primo P175; Medio P190; Massimo P205).
Order the Bacon Croissant (P100) with either smoked or honey-cured bacon paired with Caramel Coffee Crunch Frostino. Another choice is Ham and Egg Croissant (P150), best with the Tiramisu Frostino. The Pork Curry Turnover (P140) goes well with Coffee Cream Frostino.
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