After a lovely dinner with friends, we decided to head out to Starbucks Reserve in Forbes Town Center at The Fort.
The interiors look more modern than the Starbucks branches I usually visit. As I've read in other blogs, Starbucks Reserve pastries are also different, however, I was too full to try anything.
The highlight of the shop is the pour-over area, where you can chat with the barista as she prepares your coffee. I had a fun conversation with her and other customers who are waiting for their coffee as well.
I ordered the Finca Nueva Mexico (hot) while my friends ordered Brazil Bourbon Rio Verde (hot) and Ethiopia Yigarcheffe (iced).
Ironically, I asked the barista to get me a mild coffee hence the Finca Nueva Mexico. However, it made me alert for a few more hours. The flavor was a bit bold and the blend was so smooth.
Starbucks Reserve pour-over coffee are priced from Php 130 to Php 170, except for the 100% Kona Parry Estate which ranges from Php 210 to Php 250.
Compared to other third-wave coffee shops I have visited, Starbucks Reserve is almost the same price. However, their coffee variants aren't any different from the third wave coffee shops. Still, I would visit Starbucks Reserve again should I happen to be in the area.
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Starbucks Reserve
Ground Floor,
Burgos Circle,
8 Forbestown,
Forbestown Center,
Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City
Other location is at Tomas Morato.
This is the first time I've read and came upon Starbucks Reserve..is it like a classier Starbucks? :)
ReplyDeleteSee you on the 9th Michy! :)
Somehow, but it focused on pourover single origin coffee. :) See you Zai! :)
DeleteI hope you get a chance to try Starbucks Reserve pastries sometime! I would love to read your review of them. :)
ReplyDeleteI will when I visit a Starbucks Reserve branch again. :)
DeleteA Starbucks reserve? It's the first time I've heard of it. I should go there and try.
ReplyDeleteYou should go try it, Marge! :)
DeleteLooks cozy in a less crowd aspect.
ReplyDeleteYes it is. :)
DeleteMay pop up po sa blog niyo naka ilang load po ako para lang mabasa
ReplyDeleteSorry about that, Mark Joshua. Just click on the close button.
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