{"id":2794,"date":"2017-02-04T12:22:39","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T12:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2794"},"modified":"2017-02-04T12:24:18","modified_gmt":"2017-02-04T12:24:18","slug":"the-white-cup-coffee-haven-in-las-pinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/the-white-cup-coffee-haven-in-las-pinas\/","title":{"rendered":"The White Cup: Coffee haven in Las Pi\u00f1as"},"content":{"rendered":"

The name, said ex-hotelier and now caf\u00e9 owner Marie Rada, was supposed to be \u201cliteral\u201d. Coffees, she said, are placed on \u201cmga puting tasa<\/em> (white cups).\u201d But even that notion changed over time; \u201cit evolved even as the name stayed the same,\u201d Marie said. And that \u201cevolution\u201d happened with the emphasis on what\u2019s being offered, \u201cyung laman ng tasa<\/em> (what\u2019s inside the cup).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And so welcome to The White Cup (TWC), what may well be a community a coffee shop\/caf\u00e9 along BF Resort Drive in Las Pi\u00f1as City, though \u2013 sans the intention of disparaging the concept of \u201ccommunity caf\u00e9s\u201d \u2013 eyes to offer world-class\/high-end caf\u00e9 must-haves albeit in a more localized setting.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9 isn\u2019t big (can\u2019t even compare with, say, that newer Starbucks in Tagaytay). But there\u2019s enough space to comfortably accommodate around 13 pax (in the airconditioned area). The seats are predominantly couches; though outside, there are plastic chairs (not monobloc) and wooden stools.<\/p>\n

The outside is an \u201cextension\u201d of sorts \u2013 outside the caf\u00e9 is Double Decker Diners (DDD), a burger joint that is also owned by Marie, and where customers can cross-order from TWC. DDD has five tables for four, as well as high tables\/stools \u2013 in total, able to accommodate 33 pax.<\/p>\n

But while the place is comfy, you also head here because of what\u2019s being offered.<\/p>\n

For a small-ish caf\u00e9, the menu is filled with\u2026 a LOT. You can start with the tossed green salad with chicken (P180); and then continue with the signature TWC Spaghetti (with bacon, chorizo, sun-dried tomatoes pesto in ricotta cheese sauce; P180) or one of the sandwiches (grilled ham and cheese at P180, or chicken wraps at P169).<\/p>\n

A fave among the hot beverages is the Caf\u00e9 Americano (P110), perhaps helped by the fact that it\u2019s \u201cunlimited\u201d. But the Belgian Hot Chocolate (P120) and even the flavored lattes (120) aren\u2019t bad.<\/p>\n

Non-coffee based drinks (all priced at P140) include: Cookies & Cream, Hazelnut Latte, Cotton Candy, Wild Blueberry and Fresh Lemonade. Coffee-based frappes (also priced at P14) include: Rocky Road, Nutty Mocha, Dulce de Leche and White Chocolate Dream.<\/p>\n

But if you really want to try their best, opt for one of the signature drinks (P120) – e.g. Butterscotch Chai, Toasted Hazelnut, White Choco Fudge and Strawberry Mocha Java.<\/p>\n

For the drinks, be sure to try the Salted Caramel Mocha (P140), something Marie proudly claims as \u201cpasok sa taste ko<\/em> (suits my taste well).\u201d The drink itself is more sweet than salty; but \u2013 here\u2019s a secret \u2013 try sipping the froth first before sticking the straw at the bottom of the glass to first get a taste of the salty before enveloping this with the sweet.<\/p>\n

\"TWC9\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The pastries are, in a word, divine \u2013 something Marie said she made certain by accessing the suppliers of giant chains like Starbucks. Admittedly, the Oreo cheesecake isn\u2019t as Oreo-filled as I myself prefer it to be; but the muffins are moist, blueberry cheesecake truly cheesy, et cetera<\/em>.<\/p>\n

A must-try is the Ensaymada Ice Cream (P140), which basically plays with one of the ways Pinoys eat ice cream \u2013 i.e. stuffed between bread. This time, instead of buns, sliced grilled ensaymada<\/em> is used, so the casing is soft and fluffy, and the ice cream as palaman<\/em> adding to the sweetness.<\/p>\n

Marie has grand plans for the place; which is not entirely surprising considering the response she got from it (\u201cTen times better nowadays,\u201d she said). DDD has a breakfast buffet, and \u201cbaka magkaroon din dito sa TWC<\/em> (perhaps TWC will have something similar).\u201d If not, perhaps a pastry buffet for afternoon tea. \u201cBut we\u2019ll see how (we can make this) work,\u201d Marie said.<\/p>\n

TWC is turning five this June, even if it\u2019s been in its current location less than a year (it turns one here this April). But this one\u2019s going places \u2013 in a manner of speaking. And really, it\u2019s not surprising why.<\/p>\n

The White Cup is located along J.B. Tan Street, BF Resort Village, Las Pi\u00f1as City. For more information, call 0917 882 2695, or visit TWC\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a> \"TWC4\"
\n<\/a> \"TWC5\"
\n<\/a> \"TWC6\"
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