{"id":69981,"date":"2024-02-01T14:00:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=69981"},"modified":"2024-02-01T14:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:40:06","slug":"when-love-blooms-between-two-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/when-love-blooms-between-two-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"When Love Blooms Between Two Cultures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japanese brand Almond Koka collaborates with Auro Chocolate for a Valentine’s pop-up caf\u00e9 in MITSUKOSHI BGC.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Glico<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Love transcends borders especially when two share the same passion. The same is true for Japan\u2019s most-loved almond milk brand, Glico\u2019s Almond Koka<\/strong> and award-winning Filipino tree-to-bar chocolate brand Auro Chocolate<\/strong> \u2013who both share the same passion for championing culinary diversity. That\u2019s when love blooms.<\/p>\n

This Valentine\u2019s season, the two teamed up to create ORINASU CAF\u00c9<\/strong>, a special pop-up cafe that marries together Japanese and Filipino cultures through lovingly handcrafted drinks and treats. Located at MITSUKOSHI BGC<\/strong>, ORINASU CAF\u00c9 will add more sweetness to the season from February 1 to February 19, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s No. 1 and the Philippines\u2019 Finest<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the makers of the globally loved brand, Pocky, Glico\u2019s Almond Koka is Japan\u2019s best-selling almond milk brand, known for its superior quality taste\u2013all thanks to the company\u2019s relentless pursuit of quality and Japanese technology. Yet another signature work of Glico\u2019s finesse at blending great taste with nutrition, Almond Koka offers a richer and stronger nutty flavor because of the emulsifying method of adding honey and almond oil to ground almond paste.<\/p>\n

Collaborating with Japan\u2019s Almond Koka is the Philippines\u2019 premier chocolate brand, Auro Chocolate. The chocolate company carved its path to the global chocolate scene by earning prestigious awards at esteemed international chocolate competitions. For this new concept, Auro Chocolate prides itself in working with MITSUKOSHI FRESH in selecting only the finest Japanese ingredients \u2013 such as Matcha, Hojicha and Miso \u2013 to be used in crafting the menu. And in line with Auro\u2019s meticulous, innovative, and time-tested know-how, this collaboration with Almond Koka brings out the best in Filipino & Japanese epicurean cultures.<\/p>\n

ORINASU CAF\u00c9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japanese for ‘weave\u2019, ORINASU is exactly what the pop-up cafe symbolizes: the weaving of two cultures through the harmonious fusion of Almond Koka\u2019s and Auro\u2019s product versatility\u2013as seen with the cafe\u2019s limited-edition line of \u201cChoc Au Lait\u201d vegan-friendly drinks and snacks. G<\/p>\n

racing the menu is the fascinating drink that is the Miso Salted Caramel! This luscious veganfriendly white chocolate drink combined with Maruhide\u2019s top-quality Miso, Auro\u2019s Salted Caramel and Almond Koka – our take on Salted Caramel with a Japanese Twist. Served with a generous heap of White Chocolate shavings.<\/p>\n

Hojicha is just pure bliss in a cup. Enjoy the comforting flavors of Auro\u2019s creamy white chocolate, infused with Ikeda Senchado\u2019s top-quality Hojicha, complemented by the richness of Almond Koka.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t found \u201cthe one\u201d yet, maybe the next drink could be your perfect matcha. ORINASU\u2019s vegan-friendly white chocolate matcha hits the spot with its perfect balance of sweet and earthy.<\/p>\n

The Ikeda Senchado matcha creation provides that familiar grassy notes, blended with a sweet, velvety finish from Almond Koka. If you\u2019re looking for something bold, then you\u2019ll surely love the luscious Dark Choc. This drink is incredibly rich yet smooth because of the combined decadence of Auro Dark Chocolate and Almond Koka.<\/p>\n

Completing the menu is the Dark Chocolate Stuffed with Strawberries French Toast. Each bite is a delightful burst of Auro dark chocolate filling, tarty strawberry jam with the goodness of Almond Koka. Every treat from ORINASU CAF\u00c9 is brought to you by Almond Koka and Auro Chocolate. For more information, FOLLOW @glico_ph and @aurochocolate on INSTAGRAM.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Communication<\/strong>
\nOfficial Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PockyPhilippines<\/a>
\nOfficial Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glico_ph\/<\/a>
\nOfficial TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@glico_pr_ph<\/a>
\nGlico Brand Store (Shopalyst): https:\/\/shop-ph-glico.com\/brandstore\/glico<\/a>
\nGlico Asia Pacific website: https:\/\/www.glico.com\/sg\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About Glico<\/strong><\/p>\n

On February 11, 2022, the Glico Group celebrated the 100th year of its founding. In 1922, Glico\u2019s nutritious Glico caramel in its distinctive red box first hit the shelves of a department store. Headquartered in Japan, Glico has since expanded into Asia Pacific, European, and North American markets with the aspiration to stay true to its founding spirit of enhancing people\u2019s health through food.<\/p>\n

Led by its well-loved confectionary brands such as Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy, Glico has now expanded its portfolio to include ice cream products, baby formula, milk products, desserts, food ingredients, and raw materials for cosmetic and health products. Its health and wellness offerings such as the SUNAO range of zero sucrose, low carbohydrate food products and Almond Koka almond milk are gaining popularity outside of Japan after becoming a hit in its domestic market.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0Glico Philippines, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

About Almond Koka<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Glico<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s #1 almond milk brand is now in the Philippines! Almond Koka is produced from highquality almonds sourced from the United States and Australia. It is rich in Vitamin E, a good source of Fiber, and is 0% cholesterol. Discover Goodness with every delicious sip of Almond Kokaavailable in 1L Original, Unsweetened, and Chocolate.<\/p>\n

For inquiries regarding distributors, please contact the Glico Philippines Consumer Hotline.
\nTEL: (+632) 8464-1105 \/ Email: consumer.hotline@glico.com.ph<\/p>\n

Our Distributor<\/strong><\/p>\n

GYMBOREE MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
\nOffice Address: 917 Banawe St., Barangay Manresa, Quezon City<\/p>\n

About AURO Chocolate – Proudly Filipino Tree-to-Bar Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Glico<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Auro Chocolate is an internationally awarded tree-to-bar chocolate brand that promotes sustainability by working directly with local farmers to create fine Filipino cacao beans, ingredients, and retail products with unique and bold tropical flavors.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Communication<\/strong>
\nOfficial Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aurochocolate<\/a>
\nOfficial Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aurochocolate\/<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/aurochocolate.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About MITSUKOSHI FRESH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Glico<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In November 2022, MITSUKOSHI BGC opened a store in Manila, Philippines, as the first Japanese retailer in the country. MITSUKOSHI FRESH, a high-end Japanese supermarket, opened on the basement floor of the popular food-themed floor as a key tenant. 350-year-old Japanese department store MITSUKOSHI offers a selection of not only Japanese products but also products from the Philippines. The concept is “A Feast of Your Senses”, and the supermarket is being developed as a supermarket where customers can experience Japan.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Communication<\/strong>
\nOfficial Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mitsukoshi.fresh\/<\/a>
\nOfficial Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mitsukoshi_fresh\/<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.mitsukoshi.ph\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> MITSUKOSHI FRESH in BGC: Elevating Your Homecooked Meals with Premium Japanese Ingredients<\/a><\/p>\n

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This is a press release. Minor edits were made prior to publishing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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