ROAST: Coffee Cures for the Stressed IB Student // Issue 2

Precynct
By Alessandra Sy and Bea Nazareno, Year 12

Precynct is a newly opened Melbourne - inspired café in Pasig. Upon hearing the abstract name, we assumed that it was going to be just another pretentious wannabe hit that attempts to attract all the hipsters. However, we thought that the point of this column was to review different cafés in the Metro (regardless of our perceptions), so we gave it a shot. Seeing the sign outside, we had a bad feeling; it seemed dark, and the location was secluded in a corner where you wouldn’t see it if you weren’t looking for it. But as soon as we stepped inside, we were proven wrong. Based on our experience, we can confidently say that Precynct is a rising café to look out for in Manila, and has solidified itself in our 

top favourites!

 Coffee

We asked the woman who was serving us what her personal favourite was off the menu. She told us that for hot drinks, it was the Bitter Burnt Better, and for cold drinks, it was the Precynct Iced Coffee. The Bitter Burnt Better is made up of "thirsty" espresso, burnt local honey, and steamed fresh milk. What set this apart from the other cafes that we have been to was the fact that the coffee was served with mole bitters: a combination of alcohol, water, cacao, paprika, and spice. The waitress added 5 drops of this onto the foam of the coffee, which burnt the area it touched; the taste was unique and delicious. The Precynct Iced Coffee is the cafe’s best seller and contains Yardstick 12-hour cold brew, fresh milk, rose water, and ground cardamom. Personally, what made this beverage stand out is that it didn’t taste watered down in the slightest, not even as time went on and the ice melted. Refreshing and strong, it is definitely a must try. 

 Price
The beverages at Precynct are a bit pricier than those at your average coffee house, but to be perfectly honest, it is worth it. Its most affordable non-alcoholic beverage is the Small Victory, which contains warm and fluffy milk, chocolate dust, sprinkles, and homemade marshmallow. It comes at the price of ₱90. Its most expensive non-alcoholic drinks come at the price of ₱280. One smoothie contains cacao, berries, banana, and house almond cashew milk; the other is made up of mango, banana, chia seeds, and house almond cashew milk.



Atmosphere 
Precynct’s atmosphere is very relaxing and will easily put you in a good mood. Aside from the smiling staff (who were lovely), the background music has a pop feel paired with an indie-rock cadence - uplifting and lively. The ambience of the café can take you away from social media, and centralize your attention to the one you’re with. It’s perfect for catching up with a friend.

 





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Find Precynct at Ground Floor, The Grove Retail Row, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City
Closed on Monday, Open on Tuesdays to Sundays at 10AM to 6PM
Follow their social media accounts:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @Precynct

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