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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.

SB19 declares “Atin ‘to!” as the new faces of Chicken McDo

Filipino supergroup SB19 has joined forces with McDonald’s Philippines to promote the new and improved Chicken McDo, bringing excitement to both fast food lovers and the group’s dedicated fan base, A’tin. The P-Pop sensation, comprising Pablo, Ken, Stell, Josh, and Justin, proudly declares “Atin ‘to!” (“This is ours”) in their latest endorsement, marking a significant collaboration in the fast-food industry.

SB19’s rise to fame has been meteoric. They became the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act nominated for the Billboard Music Awards’ Top Social Artist category, establishing their prominence on the global stage. Now, they follow in the footsteps of other notable McDonald’s endorsers, such as Vice Ganda, who helped relaunch Chicken McDo to great acclaim last year, and Kapuso royalty Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, who created a viral sensation with their musical extravaganza featuring Chicken McDo’s “dinosaur-size” portions.

“We’re ecstatic to welcome SB19 to the McDonald’s Philippines family. To have this supergroup join us in showing love for our much bigger, much juicier, much crispier and much sulit Chicken McDo is very exciting,” said Adi Timbol-Hernandez, McDonald’s Philippines’ Assistant Vice President for Corporate Relations and Impact. “It’s a great collaboration, and we look forward to working with SB19 in delivering more feel-good moments to our customers all over the country. Definitely, there’s much more to look forward to in this campaign.”

The official announcement followed a teaser campaign on McDonald’s Philippines’ social media pages, hinting at a new “Ninang” for their next endorser. Loyal A’tin fans quickly guessed the upcoming endorsement, and their excitement was rewarded with an exclusive video featuring a specially-written single by SB19. The song showcased the band’s love for Chicken McDo and encouraged their fans to embrace it as their own.

Margot Torres, McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director, emphasized the synergy between the two icons: “It’s a perfect fit: McDonald’s with SB19. A global icon partners with the first P-Pop band to make a worldwide breakthrough. We’re proud to be working with them in sharing the great news about our Bigger and Better Chicken McDo. Parami nang parami ang in-love sa Chicken McDo and we’re very happy to welcome SB19, the A’TIN community, and many more into the golden arches of McDonald’s.”

The “Atin ‘to Chicken McDo” campaign is a celebration of what’s uniquely Filipino. Raoul Panes, Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Group Manila and Publicis Groupe Philippines, explained, “We landed on this ‘Atin ‘to Chicken McDo’ idea with inspiration from SB19 and their loyal, passionate A’TIN fanbase. It took several months of hard work to birth this campaign. Our SB19 fans in the team helped shape the idea and execution to what you see now. And our collaboration with the SB19 team made the outcome even better. Truly ‘Atin ‘to’ for the many creative minds who shared their talents and the many who love the campaign.”

Directed by Film Pabrika’s Joel Limchoc, the 60-second film features vibrant, pop-inspired scenes representing various Filipino demographics, all enjoying Chicken McDo with a touch of swag and Pinoy pride. Limchoc shared his experience, stating, “Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin were a dream to work with, very professional. I’m a fan!”

At the heart of the campaign is McDonald’s one-piece Chicken McDo Sulit Busog Meal, which includes rice and a drink for just PHP 99, available in stores nationwide. With their favorite band joining the thousands who’ve discovered the new and better Chicken McDo, SB19 fans have something special to look forward to this August.

For more information on McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Details provided in a recent press release.

McDo-snackin’ with the fam

A few days ago, I received a very welcome piece of news: McDonalds Shakes are back and they’re here to stay!

I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed this childhood treat.

That got me thinking: I have been working hard lately, putting in a lot of hours in telecons and drafting presentations. Hubby, too, has been pretty busy with his job, while the kiddos have been dealing with their adjustments to distance learning. Hmm… don’t we all deserve a reward?

So I took out my phone and a few taps later, my treats for the fam were on their merry way to our doorstep.

A little taste of our favorite fast food every now and then can’t hurt, right?

Check them out:

Big Mac Meal (Php207 with medium Coke and medium fries). Oh, yes… the 🎶 two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun.🎶 For those who are below forty years of age, one of McDonald’s early advertising campaigns in the country was hinged on listing the ingredients of the Big Mac in a TVC that had a whole lot of airtime. There’s no surprise, then, that many of my generation know this list by heart, and that some, like my Hubby, would consider it his go-to McDo order, inseparable from the fries and Coke.

Cheeseburger (Php62). For those of us – like me and my little boy – who can’t handle the size and the sheer commitment of tummy space that a Big Mac requires, this burger made with ground beef topped with cheese, onions, pickle slice, ketchup and mustard in a toasted bun will have to do.

McNuggets (Php123). Six pieces of battered and deep fried chicken chunks that my daughter just can’t resist.

Apple Pie (Php37). Apple pieces stewed cinnamon encased in a flaky crust then deep-fried. (Because there’s always room for dessert!)

McDo Shake (Php94 for medium). Ah, the catalyst for this snackin’ adventure. McDonald’s creamy soft-serve ice cream flavored with your choice between chocolate and strawberry syrup. My childhood treat is back and that is goooooood!

After the fam made short work of these fast food items, we were ready to tackle our work again.

So every once in a while, it’s good to give in to your fast food cravings.

Wanna have your favorite fast food delivered right to your doorstep? Order online at McDelivery or download the McDelivery App.

You may also course your orders through these food delivery apps.

Download the Grab App and get a discount on your first food order when you use my code: GRABJELLYBEANS.

Use this link to download the FoodPanda app and get Php100 off your first order

Check out my other posts on McDonald’s:

“Kitakits sa bahay” with McDonald’s delivery

Have you seen McDonald’s new ad “Kitakits?”

It shows snippets of life that still goes on despite the raging pandemic: the shy smiles from behind the necessary face masks, greeting each other by shaking feet instead of hands, eating out together while remaining apart, and getting used to spending time indoors, all as part of the New Normal.

My fam and I are also adjusting to the new way of being, enjoying our extended time together at home.

And while we’re both busy working from home, Hubby and I still try to squeeze in some bits of time with kiddos within our workday: our own “kitakits.”

On one such occasion, I ordered some of our favorites from McDonald’s for us to munch on during our afternoon break:

Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Hubby’s big appetite needs a big burger and this one fits the bill. A quarter-pound beef patty topped with slices of onions, pickles and melty cheese in a sesame seed bun.

McChicken Sandwich. My go-to order: a crispy fillet of chicken slathered with mayonnaise and sandwiched in a toasted sesame seed bun. It should have come with shredded ice lettuce but I guess someone left that out. Oh,well… 😒

Chicken McNuggets. For the kiddos, we got juicy and crispy ten- and six-piece nuggets accompanied by barbecue sauce. They just can’t seem to stop biting into these yummies!

French Fries. The fam’s favorite fries made with stripes straight cut from whole potatoes, deep-fried to a golden brown, salted and best enjoyed hot and crisp from the fryer.

The missing iceberg lettuce from my McChicken Sandwich, I’m not to crazy about. My enjoyable time with the fam? Luv ko ‘to!

Wanna have your favorite fast food delivered right to your doorstep? Order online at McDelivery between 6am and 9.30pm or download the McDelivery App. Due to the moderate enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), delivery will be available in selected areas.

You may also course your orders through these food delivery apps.

Download the Grab App and get a discount on your first food order when you use my code: GRABJELLYBEANS.

Use this link to download the FoodPanda app and get Php100 off your first order

Check out my other posts on McDonald’s: