Bizu Patisserie: Oranges, Strawberries, and Love, Love, Love

If you have a sweet tooth, then don't pass up on Bizu.

best place for: quiet conversations with friends and special someones
budget: 300-1000+

I've always been a fan of chocolate and orange concoctions. Unfortunately, there's not much orange-choco goodness to go around when it comes to desserts.  Which is why I was so happy to taste this delectable Bizu creation.

The Amour cake is an orange Varlhona Mousse with a brownie base and creme brulee filling. The circumference is coated with thin white chocolate, which I don't care much for (not because it doesn't taste good, but because I'm not a white-choco person). The smooth gooey center is enough to make me love Bizu forever.

Amour, P335

If you'd rather have strawberries and cream rather than oranges and chocolates, then try the Strawberry Chiboust. This is a classic French-style cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries.  The cake itself is very light, while the strawberries are very sweet.  Unsurprisingly, the presentation drew a chorus of wows from us girls.

Strawberry Chiboust P295

The personal cakes may look small. But if you just came from a filling meal and just want to eat something sweet, they're enough to share with a friend.

Ren told me that the Roca cake and Tea Set (good for three people) were also to die for. They also have macarons in all the colors of the rainbow, plus other fruity/chocolate-y desserts such as these:

Wash the sweetness down with a pot of loose leaf tea (P185/pot) like we did.  I recommend the Chocolate-Mint tea, which is perfect if you just want to sink down on Bizu's soft purple cushions and relax with your mint-loving friends.

Greenarcher friends Renchan, Aichan, and Leochan with abbygabyfoodie

 Bizu Patisserie is located in Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati. For catering and reservations, call 02-757-2498.  Other branches are in Greenhills, St Luke's Global City, One Rockwell, and Lobby Cafe by Bizu.


*thanks to Leo Atobe for the photos :)
  

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Why I Choose Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Desire is sitting down at Coffee Bean with Oscar Wilde and some sweet dark brew. There will be nothing between me and the pages, except the turning. ~ abbygabyfoodie

What's on your cup?  Mine's definitely filled with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Tea Latte .   I didn't really jump on the coffee shop craze, because I think many of these stores sell overrated, overpriced brews.  The Coffee Bean is a different story though.

CBTL mixes up a lip-smacking, luxurious tea latte that just begs to be inhaled and imbibed in your system.  Made with delicious Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf French Deluxe Vanilla, fat-free milk, and dream-infusing foam, this is a heartwarming, soul-refreshing, lovely blend.

 I can stay at Coffee Bean for hours listening to soothing guitar music, while gulping down a Chai Tea Latte with my favorite author.  Or I can just sit there and talk to a close friend, while delicately sipping the warm goodness of an Apple Pie Tea Latte.  For tea-lovers and romantic bookworms like me who beg to be enchanted, CBTL is the perfect choice.

Coffee Bean with my friend, Leo. She got Mocha Ice Blended, while I got my usual tea latte in Apple Pie flavor
Thanks to Leo for this photo 

I also love Coffee Bean's Give in to Giving campaign, which they started in 2010.  This year, they're giving out Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Giving Journals if you complete 18 beverage orders from any Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf branch.  The best part about it?  Proceeds directly translate to the sponsorship of 8 university scholars through Real LIFE Foundation's "Adopt-a-Scholar" program.  Aside from Coffee Bean freebies, the journal gives you the opportunity to give back and share joy and inspiration to others.  Isn't that so gratifying, heartening, uplifting... and just plainly cool?

Coffee Bean and Tea Life 2012 Giving Journal

You can get your Giving Journal until January 31 from any Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf branch.  If I were you,  I'd ask friends to meet me in a CBTL branch and everyone can order tea lattes in different flavors.  It's the modern version of a tea party. African Sunrise, a favorite of mine, would fit those who would like to try a vanilla sweetness with a hint of orange tang.  Those with a sweet tooth could try Double Vanilla.  The safest choice and easy favorite is Chai.  Other brews are Moroccan Mint, Tropical Passion, and English Breakfast.  Their coffee also delivers a strong kick that puts other high-priced caffeine to shame.

Why Coffee Bean? Because taste and lots of love matter.

If you need a coffee shot for instant revival or would love to wax sentimental over a cup of tea latte, please call me. I'd be more than happy to go with you and place your order to complete my 18 cups of happy warmth.

This Apple Pie Tea Latte (P140, regular) is bought from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf  Gateway Mall.

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