#ShareSomeBaaBaaLove With The New Thai Bagoong Rice at Baa Baa Thai Tea

The popularity of milk tea continues to grow year after year becoming part of the evolving local culinary mainstream. Everyone just loves a large soothing serving of Thai Milk Tea. And now you can enjoy it with a sumptuous Thai Bagoong Rice meal all in one place. Where? Why, at Baa Baa Thai Tea of course...

Baa Baa Thai Tea, the proudly homegrown brand expands its sumptuous menu of refreshing Thai Milk Tea selections and savory offerings with the introduction of the new Thai Bagoong Rice meals. The comforting and satisfying quartet features Thai Boneless Fried Chicken, Shrimp, Sweet Pork and Crispy Bagnet variants offering rich and bold flavors along with unbeatable value in one tempting must-try deal you can't pass up. Grab your classic Baa Baa Thai Milk Tea or Cha Yen and your choice of Thai Bagoong Rice for a satisfying meal at your nearest Baa Baa Thai Tea branch. It's time to #ShareSomeBaaBaaLove...

What started as a single kiosk in Sta. Mesa back in 2019 has now grown to well over 50+ branches nationwide anchored on a simple idea, providing a delightful and refreshing experience with quality offerings at affordable prices. Baa Baa Thai Tea cuts through the competitive clutter of milk tea brands driven by its superior quality and value equation, a formula that's worked for the brand since that first kiosk in Sta. Mesa. Now, Baa Baa Thai Tea aims for a bigger slice of the pie with its new offerings inspired by the traditional Thai Bagoong Rice with four savory and satisfying renditions. Already known for their popular Pad Thai, Beef Wraps, Thai Street Balls, Criss Cross Fries and Pad Kra Pow, Baa Baa Thai Tea cooks up a new line of specialty offerings to complement the current menu. The constant roll-out of innovative offerings is critical in remaining top-of-mind and relevant in a fiercely competitive market. 

At the core of the Baa Baa Thai Tea experience is their line of tea-based beverages from Thai Specials and Milk Teas to Fruit Teas and Premium Drinks. But for many, Baa Baa Thai Tea has become a much needed and welcome break from the hectic urban pace with its calming and sanctuary-like vibe in its bigger branches like this located along Leon Guinto in Manila. Even their countless stalls and kiosks offer some respite from the mad rush of the city as you settle down with a thirst-quenching sip. The brand's name draws inspiration from the Thai word for "crazy." This soon makes a whole lot of sense after that first sip. Crazy delicious? You bet. 

Each beverage is prepared as you order to maintain freshness and its flavorful peak using the very best ingredients. But quality doesn't mean breaking the bank for a refreshing serving of Thai milk tea. Not at Baa Baa Thai Tea, a brand totally committed to its promise of affordable simple pleasures for a unique Thai tea experience. 

At Baa Baa Thai Tea, customers can customize their beverages to suit their preference, mood or craving with an assortment of seven sinker options from Nata, Pearl, Fruit Jelly, Grass Jelly and Coffee Jelly to Egg Pudding and Cream Cheese to complement its wide array of Thai Specials, Milk Teas, Fruit Teas and Premium Drinks. At the Leon Guinto store of Baa Baa Thai Tea, customers both young and old queued for their milk tea fix from "a jumble of joy & flavors." That day, the Cheese Series options seemed to be the popular pick among many providing a snapshot of the local milk tea consumer's evolving preferences. 

In a bold yet calculated move, Baa Baa Thai Tea responds to the popular reception of the food menu by adding four new variants of complete meals inspired by the Thai Bagoong Rice. Thai Boneless Fried Chicken, Shrimp, Sweet Pork and Crispy Bagnet, the new line of Thai Bagoong Rice meals covers all the bases with its pork, chicken and even seafood options. Now let's take a closer look...

...but first, some refreshing libations in true Baa Baa Thai Tea style. One from the Thai Classics line and another from the Fruit Tea selection is a good way to get acquainted with the Baa Baa Thai Tea experience. 

The popular flagship Baa Baa Thai Milk Tea (P 105-Medium/P 125-Large) or Cha Yen leads the Thai Classics with its subtle play on sweet, earthy and nutty hints with the tea base adding its flavorful depth in a delicately balanced finish capped by the creamy milk. You can customize the sweetness level and even add your choice of sinkers coming out perfect all the time just the way you like it. The Peach and Passionfruit (P 120-Medium/P 150-Large) from their Fruit Tea line is a refreshingly sweet beverage that's light on the palate. Both beverages are great on its own, but even better when paired with some tasty bites. 

Other Thai Classics include the Thai Lemon Tea ( P 85/P 105), Thai Green Iced Tea (P 90/P 110), Sala Lemon (P 100/P 120), Thai Green Milk Tea (P 115/P 135), Pink Milk (P 110/P 130), Thai Iced Coffee (P 105/P 125) and Cocoa Milk (P 110/P 130). For the Fruit Tea selection, options include the Green Apple (P 95/P 115), Banana and Passionfruit Green Tea Jasmine (P 120/P 150), Passion Fruit (P 95/P 115) and Lychee (P 95/P 115). Now, are you ready to sample some Thai Bagoong Rice?

First up from the quartet of Thai Bagoong Rice variants is the Sweet Pork (P 180), a sweet and savory number that's almost comfortingly familiar with its sweet sticky glaze. All variants include a mound of rice in that unique Thai style with slices of green mangoes, a dab of fermented shrimp paste, red onions, scrambled egg strips, crushed peanuts and fresh chilies. As you would with the Thai classic, separate the savory topping and set aside then simply mix the Thai Bagoong Rice so you get all the bold flavors from from each ingredient. The result is a complex yet seamlessly balanced medley of sweet, sour, nutty and spicy notes all in one spoonful. Add the tender Sweet Pork and you've got a serious meal packed with so much flavor. Not quite yet almost similar to the local tocino, the Sweet Pork packs quite a punch pairing well with the Thai Bagoong Rice with its layers of flavors. The sweetness and savory richness of the Sweet Pork carries the dish but the Thai Bagoong Rice is the perfect supporting cast to complete the weave of Thai flavors. 

Can't get enough of pork? Then the Crispy Bagnet (P 195) variant should do the trick. How can you go wrong with slabs of crisp pork belly with that light and delectable crunch? Bringing layers of contrasting textures and flavors in one dish sets this variant as another potential bestseller in Baa Baa Thai Tea's repertoire of tasty offerings. And no, you don't need any vinegar dip or extra condiment at all as the Thai Bagoong Rice brings all the different flavors together. From the soothing heat of the fresh chilies to the bite of the red onions, the tartness of the green mangoes and salty briny sharpness of the fermented shrimp paste all the way to the egg and crushed peanuts, the Thai Bagoong Rice just brings it all together nicely. Go ahead and enjoy another spoonful. 

The Gai Tod or Thai Fried Chicken has always been a consistent bestseller at Baa Baa Thai Tea so it's no surprise to find the Thai Boneless Fried Chicken (P 170) variant in the new Thai Bagoong Rice line up. And just like their bestseller, the Thai Boneless Fried Chicken is crisp, juicy and richly seasoned to stand well on its own. The pure and uncluttered flavors of the chicken stands out from the first bite all the way to the last. The Thai Bagoong Rice adds even more flavors to the mix for yet another tempting meal option at Baa Baa Thai Tea. It's a great non-pork alternative for those days when you'd rather have chicken for lunch. And Baa Baa Thai Tea's execution is spot on. 

The Shrimp (P 200) is my own personal pick. Why? Three large succulent shrimps on a mound of Thai Bagoong Rice with all the fixins clearly makes my case for the top pick. The freshness of the shrimps are announced by an audible snap with its firm texture releasing a lingering briny sweetness. The clean delicate notes of the shrimps are perfectly complemented by the Thai Bagoong Rice for another satisfying meal option at Baa Baa Thai Tea. Seafood cravings for lunch? This one nails it. 

The new Thai Bagoong Rice offerings at Baa Baa Thai Tea present even more tasty offerings reflecting the balanced quality and value proposition of the brand. With prices ranging from P 170 to P 200 for pork, chicken and seafood options, satisfying your lunch cravings doesn't have to be complicated. Simply head on over to Baa Baa Thai Tea. The new line of Thai Bagoong Rice Meals are initially available in the following branches: Dacon-Chino Roces, Dr. A. Santos Parañaque, Leon Guinto DLSU, Laoag City, Lipa Batangas, Maysilo Circle, Mercedes Avenue Pasig, Motolane Kumintang Ibaba, Naga, Stamford McKinley and Downtown CDO. You can also opt for convenient delivery via Grab and foodpanda. 

No longer just a milk tea joint, the new menu offerings arms Baa Baa Thai Tea with a much broader net to capture a wider market. And if this is an indication of the long-term direction for the brand, then exciting times lay ahead for the proudly homegrown brand. In the meantime, enjoy your sumptuous Thai Bagoong Rice meal and grab another Cha Yen at Baa Baa Thai Tea...

Baa Baa Thai Tea is located at 2452 Leon Guinto near De La Salle University, Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/baabaathaiteaofficial/ and https://www.instagram.com/baabaathaiteaph/ for more information and updates. 

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