{"id":747,"date":"2026-02-22T08:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T08:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/?p=747"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:51:25","slug":"pca-at-teas-coffees-beverages-of-the-world-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/pca-at-teas-coffees-beverages-of-the-world-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Tsokolate and Biko Shine at the Teas and Coffees of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u2018Tsokolate\u2019 and biko were proudly offered to visitors during the Teas and Coffees of the<br>World, held at the Caccia Birch House on 22 February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our \u2018tsokolate\u2019 is a traditional Filipino hot chocolate made from pure cacao. More than just<br>a drink, it carries deep cultural and personal meaning. Beth shared a cherished family<br>tradition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen my mother gave birth, my father would serve her hot tsokolate to help her recover. When I had my two sons, I continued this tradition, feeling my mother\u2019s love passed on through a simple drink.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the tsokolate, guests also enjoyed biko, a beloved Filipino rice cake made from<br>glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar. Its rich, sweet flavor evokes memories of<br>family gatherings and celebrations. Beth fondly recalled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cBiko brings the same sense of love and bonding. It reminds me of sharing this special treat with friends on my 18th birthday.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these traditional offerings, visitors experienced not only the unique flavors of the<br>Philippines but also the also the stories, traditions, and heartfelt connections that make Filipino culture truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/four-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/four-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/four-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/four-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/four.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/three-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/three-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/three-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/three-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/three.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/philippinecentral.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/two.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Tsokolate\u2019 and biko were proudly offered to visitors during the Teas and Coffees of theWorld, held at the Caccia Birch House on 22 February 2026. 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