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Reviewing CoCo's New Floral Tea Lattes

Like many uni students, coffee helps me get through my courses, but now that it's summer, something more refreshing and seasonal is a welcome change. I had the chance to try some floral tea lattes, courtesy of CoCo in Chinatown Calgary, and here's my review.

Firstly, the location is quite nice with a spacious seating area and large windows for a nice view. 


Service was fast, and the employees were friendly. You can also leave your mark in the store by drawing something on a sticky note and leaving it on a wall (there were definitely some interesting ones...)


Now for the actual drinks:

Pretty cups!

The available flavours are jasmine (green tea), osmanthus (oolong tea), and rose (black tea).

Each of them have quite subtle, but distinctive flavours. I chose to have no sugar in my drinks, so they can be a healthy option!

The jasmine latte was more earthy than the others, and it also felt like the strongest. At first sip, there was the refreshing taste of milk and grassiness. Afterward, the earthy flavour lingers, with some floral notes in the background.

The osmanthus latte was a little more forward with its floral tones and had some natural sweetness. It was also quite fresh, with a slightly fruity aftertaste.

The rose latte was the most floral of all, with nice smoothness and a hint of sourness. It's very aromatic, yet a bit more faint on the tastebuds. The black tea body can be felt in the background.

I had a pretty hard time choosing my favourite, but I think I most enjoyed the osmanthus tea as it offered a nice balance between green and black tea flavours.

Each of the teas also comes with cream and ground walnuts on top, a nice touch that I found myself using as a sort of "palate refresher" between sips.


I also tried their most popular item, the brown sugar bubble tea, which can be ordered with less sugar (of course, not entirely sugar-free!).  The large cups felt more generous compared to some other bubble tea stores, and the pearls had a nice chewiness without being too hard, which I sometimes encounter.

Overall, the new menu items are quite light and pleasant (Miam Miam!). I think the floral tea lattes are more refreshing than an iced coffee latte on a hot summer's day, and are also a good coffee alternative for non-drinkers. Of course, they're not as caffeinated, so I think this is more of a midday-or-later treat if you do enjoy some daily coffee.

Plus, they’re currently on sale for $4.99 (I appreciate their frequent promotions), making it a good time to try them out.

Until next time!

Ana



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  1. I pass this place almost everyday because it's at a very busy crossing center and 3rd Ave. Always thought the place looks cute. Now I have got to try. Thank you!

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    1. Haha glad you liked my post! I do think it's very recognizable from my own trips downtown. Let me know how it goes

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  2. I didn't know there are so many kinds and with so many flavors; I'll have to try them out!

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