We’ve talked about all kinds of coffee shop experiences—from cafés that support cultural education and local artists, to ones that let you unwind in the company of rare plants from all over the country. 

For people who are looking to take the coffee drinking experience to another level, there’s always Antinous Luxury Cafe. 

Located in Aquila Crystal Palace Tagaytay Events Place, Antinous Luxury Cafe draws inspiration from the charm of St. Tropez and French cuisine. It  serves some of the classic coffee drinks like cappuccino, cafe mocha, caramel and hazel macchiato.  

This cafe takes the coffee drinking experience another step up the social register by serving its drinks in mugs from designer brands like Hermés, Versace and Cartier. Customers will be asked to open the mug and saucer set for themselves so they can check the authenticity card from the brands.

We’re all for finding ways to elevate the coffee drinking experience, whether it’s by finding new ways to prepare coffee differently or investing in mugs that keep our drinks at a temperature we’re comfortable with. But in the context of a crisis, a café serving classic coffee drinks in designer mugs raises a few questions: Will the people handling these mugs have to pay for them, in case they break?

Since we’re talking about a café here, does the coffee live up to its container? Isn’t paying extra for coffee a little excessive?

Header photo courtesy of Antinous Luxury Cafe

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