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Self-care is a latte handle: Treat yourself!

Self-care is a latte handle: Treat yourself!

by RepublicAsia

SELF-CARE is essential if you want to take care of both your mental and physical well-being, especially in today’s fast-paced school and work environments that you have to keep up with to stay productive. 

Taking care of yourself can be done through various methods that depend on each person. 

Exercising, taking a walk, reading a book, listening to music, or even retail therapy can be forms of self-care as long as you take a break from a stressful daily routine. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, taking the time to do the things that will help you live well is essential for you to manage stress, lower the risk of illness, and increase your energy. 

Little treats can also be a way to take care of yourself–indulging in a hot or cold drink to get you through the day. Treating yourself is all the same with self-care, getting your sugar and caffeine fix to boost your mood. 

“Wanna go grab matcha?” 

Matcha is all the rage with GenZ nowadays. Love & Lemons writes that matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves. With an earthy flavor and a vibrant shade of green, it’s a food trend that has been increasing in popularity as multiple crazes go by. 

Various influencers on TikTok share their routines on how they make their daily matcha. 

But for the ordinary person, you can go grab matcha in a cafe near you. Here are some shops you might want to drop by to get that matcha that you’ve been craving for! 

Mood & Coffee prides itself as the perfect companion during a sunny day or relaxing in the garden. A mixture of sunshine, greenery, and a perfect cup of coffee. 

With their price at ₱129, their matcha latte offers that earthy tone that doesn’t lose its flavor after you mix it with their milk. 

Or if you want to splurge, get that matcha upgraded with their oat series for ₱159 pesos just to get a sip of their matcha oat latte, the oat compliments the taste that matcha offers. 

You can find Mood & Coffee at any of their branches located in La Salle, Taft; UST, Dapitan; Bacoor, Cavite; Intramuros, Manila; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Sta Ana, Pampanga. 

But if you want to treat yourself to a more authentic taste of Japan, maybe Matchanese is the one for you. 

Preparing the matcha itself is a procedure they take pride in as they prepare every drink the traditional way with a ceramic bowl, sift, and bamboo whisk to ensure that the nutty aroma is elevated with every sip. 

Their authentic matcha powder is 100% pure & organic imported all the way from Kyoto, their prices start at ₱190 where they offer a variety of matcha drinks and desserts to sate your cravings. 

They are located at The Block, SM North EDSA but you can also order through their website at  matchanese.com and your GrabFood app. 

But First, Coffee!

If you’re the type of person who needs coffee to get through the day or just because you can, here are a few more recommendations where you can satisfy your coffee cravings. 

Tomo Coffee is your neighborhood coffee shop that offers affordable drinks suitable for students and employees alike. 

Their prices start at ₱60 and have a wide variety of drinks–both coffee and non-caffeinated for you to try out depending on what you’re thirsting for. 

Aside from such, they also have special monthly drinks exclusive for the month of its release: July is the month for Pistachio! 

Recognizing themself as a companion in a cup, brewed right around the corner, they have multiple branches within and outside of Metro Manila–taking to heart that you can find them around the corner. 

See their Instagram page @tomocoffeeph to see branches near you. 

If you aren’t in the mood for a treat with a cozy neighborhood ambiance, you can also treat your feed with great drinks and an aesthetically pleasing interior with Harlan + Holden Coffee.

Harlan + Holden started as a clothing retailer that extended its horizons with coffee with their mission to save people time for things that matter. 

Reportedly, the cafe uses ingredients sourced from all over the world, as well as state-of-the-art La Marzocco Modbars that ensure quality products but not at the cost of one’s time. 

Alongside this, their sleek and minimalist aesthetic ensures that your camera is also getting a treat when you go out to try their coffee for your self-care experience. 

Prices start at ₱135 with their best sellers Sea Salt Latte and Butterscotch latte having the price of ₱195 and ₱190, respectively. 

Visit their branches at 28th & 3rd, BGC; Trinoma Mall, Quezon City; Power Plant Mall, Makati; One Bonifacio, BGC; and Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City. 

But treating yourself to drinks doesn’t have to come at a cost! 

Be your own at-home barista

Making your own beverages can also be a form of self-care and the benefit of this? You get to tweak the flavor to your liking!

Good drinks don’t have to break the bank, you can grab your favorite instant coffee or what is readily available to you at home. 

There are multiple tutorials on TikTok on how inexpensive coffee can be your go-to every morning. 

@abigailfmarquez Songer yarn? 😂 ONE DRINK I'll never get tired of. Laki ng difference of using condensed milk vs. just sugar, almost never went back. You can get JollyCow Condensed milk on Acemarket.ph, Lazada, and Shopee 🛒 #foodporn #food #foodlovers #foodlover #foodieph #foodie #filipino #filipinorecipe #cooking #delicious #yummy #foodietokph #fyp #tiktokfood #foodtok #mukbang #JollyCowPH #JollyCowCreamySarap #coffee #coffeeaddict #coffeetiktok #coffeetok ♬ original sound – Abi Marquez

With simple ingredients of condensed milk, instant black coffee, hot water, and fresh or evaporated milk you can have your own iced coffee inspired by Vietnamese coffee. 

The simple task of having a drink of iced cold matcha or coffee can make your day, so why restrict yourself from what can make you feel happy? 

The fun part of this self-care method is that you satisfy the desire to get yourself a cute drink. 

May it be morning, afternoon, or evening–this is your sign to treat yourself to a treat! 

With reports from Catherine Jules C. Juvida

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