Weather to taste

From garden blooms to campfire cocoa, Bar Flora's new menu captures the flavors of all four seasons

- FELICIANO RODRIGUEZ III

Manila Bulletin Lifestyle was invited to try Bar Flora's latest menu, Volume III, a collection of cocktails and tea-based creations that bottle the essence of the four seasons.

In a city where the weather is defined by wet and dry, the Tomas Morato gin and tea bar offers a rare taste of spring, summer, autumn, and winter without the need for a boarding pass.

The concept follows the success of Volume II, which explored teas from around the world. This time, the approach is more intimate, drawing on seasonal moods and flavors. The 12 drinks are divided into four groups, each representing a season. Every section offers three options: a light and refreshing sip, a stronger, spirit-forward pour, and a nonalcoholic Tea-Tail for those who prefer to skip the liquor, with the option to add gin. Across the menu, infused teas form the backbone, with layers of fruit, spice, herbs, and unexpected elements that create a sense of narrative in every glass.