Say hello to the New McCafe Iced Coffee

If your day is not complete without a cup (or two… or more!) of coffee, then you’re definitely not alone.

Coffee consumption in the country has been steadily growing, with Pinoys shifting from being moderate coffee drinkers to heavy consumers of the beverage, according to a recent Qantar World Panel study. In fact, eight of ten Filipinos drink 2.5 cups of coffee per day.

Personally, I couldn’t start my day without my cuppa, and I often find myself reaching for it time and again throughout the day to perk me up for my daily activities, or in the case of iced coffee, get me refreshed during hot weather. Plus, when I take my coffee with my family members at home, or with my coworkers in the office, my coffee break gets elevated into a bonding moment which is always a welcome development in my book.

Speaking of iced coffee, did you know that McDonald’s was the first fast-food restaurant to make this drink available to the Philippine market when it launched its McCafe brand in 2012? Fast forward to today, in line with its drive to improve its food and beverage offerings to serve its markets better, McCafe is launching a new formulation for its iced coffee characterized by a “bolder brew and “creamier blend.”

Together with my fellow foodies and other KOLs, I attended the launch of McCafe’s newest iced coffee variants that are sure to make McCafe the go-to coffee anytime, anywhere. There, we participated in various games and activities that drew us deeper into our coffee advanture.

To take us further into our coffee experience, we also went through a mindful sensory coffee tasting activity which activated all our senses as we enjoyed our coffee to fully evaluate its various qualities. (You might want to try doing these too when enjoying your own beverage to heighten your appreciation for the drink.)

• Sense of Feel. Wrap your hands around the cup and feel its temperature. Your iced coffee should, of course, be cold.
• Sense of Smell. Lift the lid of the coffee cup and breathe in its rich aroma. You should smell the vibrant roast.
• Sense of Sight. Peer into your cup and check out the rich and dark color of black coffee or the creamy tan of the milkier variants of iced coffee.
• Sense of Hearing and Taste. As you sip, listen to the sound the coffee makes and how it feels as it enters your mouth. Take note of the flavors that immediately stand out and which ones become apparent over time.

Equipped with fresh ways to appreciate the drink, we were all introduced to five new and better McCafe Iced Coffee variants which all characterized by a bolder brew and creamier blend!

• McCafe Iced Coffee Original. Refreshing creamy brown iced coffee with a balanced blend of sweetness and creaminess.
• McCafe Iced Coffee Vanilla. The original coffee flavored with vanilla syrup resulting in a balanced blend of creamy milk and sweet vanilla.
• McCafe Iced Coffee Chocolate. Bold black iced coffee with a balanced blend of creamy milk and rich chocolate syrup.
• McCafe Iced Coffee Black. Rich and bold unsweetened iced coffee.
• McCafe Iced Coffee Float. Black iced coffee topped with creamy soft-serve ice cream and rich chocolate syrup.

Aside from these new and improved flavors, the McCafe Iced Coffee also went through a packaging glow-up thanks to its bright yellow cups (available in medium and large sizes) that embody the energy and excitement that infuses McCafe’s Iced Coffee.

Enjoy these new and better McCafe Iced Coffee variants, starting at Php50, at any of McDonald’s 760+ stores nationwide beginning August 19, 2024. Plus, take advantage of these fun promos in August and September:

• Hello Yellow Day. Strut into any McDonald’s branch wearing a yellow top on August 19 from 2pm to 5pm and enjoy your cup of McCafe Iced Coffee Original for just Php25 (from Php55). Be sure to download the McDonald’s App and register your account beforehand. More details here.
• Drive-Thru and get a McCafe Iced Coffee Original for only Php35. Available only for Drive-Thru VIP McDonald’s App registered users on August 20.
• Get your Iced Coffee Black at Php40 (from Php50) and Iced Coffee Original at Php45 (from Php55). Available from August 26 to September 26.

For more details about its promos and offers, visit the McDonald’s website or follow it on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.