Jollibee Foods Corp. reported that its Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) brand has opened its first in Hulhumalé, Maldives, marking another step in its growing international presence. CBTL is the Jollibee Group’s flagship brand for coffee and tea, and it now has over 1,200 locations across more than...
Visiting Japan has long been a dream for many, from tasting its signature dishes to experiencing its vibrant culture. Now, that experience is within reach with Modo, a food and living concept that brings Japan’s top kitchen, lifestyle, and café brands into one space, introducing Filipino homes...
Macao Imperial Tea, known for its playful approach to beverages, is shaking up the tea scene with an unexpected partner—Heinz. The global food giant, best known for its ketchup and condiments, has teamed up with the tea chain to launch ReMix, a trio of unconventional drinks served in Heinz’s...
RAMON, Isabela – Two teenage students were killed and their companion was injured in a collision between their motorcycle and a Sports Utility Vehicle in Barangay Oscariz here on Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The Police Regional Office-2 said that the female victims were on their way to buy milk...
Jollibee Foods Corporation, one of the largest Asian food service companies, is expanding its majority-owned Milksha bubble tea brand in the United States by opening it to franchising in three more states. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Jollibee said its subsidiaries Milkshop...
SM Investments Corporation said its subsidiary SM Retail’s The SM Store and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL) are embarking on an ambitious plan to complete the rollout of in-store cafes across all 78 branches of SM Store by 2026. In a statement, SM said this strategic expansion aims to...
Beat the scorching heat of the sun with a sweet but refreshing halo-halo drink from Macao Imperial Tea. Just in time for summer, the milk tea house drops its limited-edition offering—the Halo-halo series. The latest offering will give a new twist to the traditional Pinoy halo-halo, as it comes in...
Tealive recently unveiled its 50th store in the Philippines at BGC Park West, Taguig City. The celebration, which took place in the late afternoon heat of the concrete jungle that is BGC, was the perfect summer affair, filled with fun, good cheer, and lots of iced drinks. The facade of the 50th...
By BILLIE DUMALIANG In the vibrant expanse of the Philippines, a vast treasure lies hidden in plain sight — over 100,000 hectares of a lush national park and wildlife sanctuary spanning parts of Rizal, Quezon, and other neighboring provinces. Interestingly, this was an initiative by President...
Tea tree oil has proven to provide a lot of health benefits, thanks to its antibacterial properties. The Body Shop knew how beneficial this ingredient is that they even released a skincare range. This specific tea tree oil that they harnessed comes from Mount Kenya, hand-harvested and...
The Jollibee Group continues to be bullish about the prospects of its coffee shop businesses in the Philippines and overseas, particularly in Vietnam where it still has plans for an initial public offering (IPO) for Superfoods which owns the Highlands Coffee brand. Jollibee Foods Corporation Chief...
Government officials have sought support from the business community and diplomats of China Embassy for making the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as production hub for tea in the Northern Philippines. During the Pandesal Forum of Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City on Thursday, June 29, they...
