Here’s the scoop on beating the heat
The sweltering heat and face-melting humidity of Hong Kong summer is no laughing matter. Aside from ducking in and out of shops to enjoy the cool blast of AC, there’s also another, much tastier, way to bring the temperature down – ice cream. So, if you're ready to cool down in the most delicious way possible, check out some of these icy treats that will help you stay cool all summer long.
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This summer, Kowloon Dairy is adding a delicious newbie to their Mochi Ice series – it's Cookies’ n Cream! Stuffed with rich creamy ice cream and delightful little chocolate cookie bits, wrapped in Kowloon Dairy's classic chewy mochi, this is the perfect icy dessert to beat the heat. The Cookies’ n Cream Mochi Ice will be available at 7-Eleven and Circle- K convenience stores from July 6 and 7 onwards respectively.
Cool down this summer as Venchi brings on two new vegan-friendly sorbets to kickstart the hot season. Following the launch of Piedmont Hazelnut and Bronte Pistachio in June, Venchi is back at it again with the mixed berries sorbet, made with raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red currants, along with an Asia-exclusive flavour, durian sorbet. Freshly made each day, both sorbets are available in cups and non-vegan cones across all Venchi stores across the city.
Enjoy icy treats with a Hong Kong twist! Available at all Wellcome, Market Place, and 3hreesixty stores in Hong Kong, these locally-inspired ice creams will give you a nostalgic taste of classic cha chaan teng items such as Hong Kong-style milk tea, Yuen Yeung, beancurd sheet sweet soup, and crème brûlée flavoured egg tarts.
Australian gelato brand Messina is partnering up with Little Bao to launch two limited-edition flavours this summer. Available for three weeks only starting June 30, this special collab offers sweet tooths the choice of a Lil' Bean gelato, which is infused with fermented black bean, and Se'same But Different, a toasted white sesame gelato with a crunchy chilli crisp and salty-sweet soy sauce caramel.
Both flavours can be enjoyed at Messina ($60 for one scoop; $75 for two scoops; $90 for three scoops; available in cone or cup) as well as Little Bao, where the two flavours have been given a tasty twist – Se'Same But Different sandwiched between crispy mini buns ($48) and a double-scoop of Lil' Bean on top of a charcoal Belgian waffle with fresh cream, banana, and mini cookies ($98).
Latvia ice cream brand Ekselence is keeping it cool this summer with a new apricot and rhubarb sorbet ice cream combo ($79.9), which offers a light and refreshing apricot sorbet and a silky smooth rhubarb ice cream both in one tub. If you're looking for something quick and definitely sweet, Ekselence also has two new ice cream popsicle flavours in their gourmet multipack ($108), orange spritz and marshmallows and peanuts, both with a crunchy chocolate shell and flavourful ice cream to sink your teeth into. You can discover more of the brand's products on their e-shop or find them at ParknShop, Taste, and Fusion.
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