It is nearly
summer time in Arizona, which means the heat is coming back. Fortunately Paletas
Betty is serving up handmade paletas and Agua Vita all across the East Valley. These
frozen treats are the perfect way to cool off in the upcoming heat. And lucky
for you, Paletas Betty is conveniently located in historic Downtown Chandler and
in the middle of Mill Avenue in Tempe, which are two of the best places to walk
around and visit in Arizona. Aside from their storefronts, Paletas Betty can
even be found at farmers markets, banquets, and other community events. At
Paletas Betty they strive to create a traditional treat for the community while
utilizing the skills they have learned throughout years of traditional home cooking
and culinary school. So what is a paleta? A paleta is a Latin American frozen
treat on a stick that is made from either fresh fruit and or cream. Then, nuts,
chile, and other unique ingredients are added in for some extra flavoring. With
this, they truly have become an Arizona favorite.
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| Paletas from Paletas Betty |
But, what Makes
Paletas Betty unique is their use of all fresh and natural ingredients. There
is always real fruit in the paleta treats.
There are never any frozen or canned fruits added, no preservatives, and
no coloring. Even the spices used are ground from whole. While only using fresh
seasonal fruit, this means you will always have a chance to try a new flavor
all year around. Some of the flavors currently in stores include: Chocolate
(Mexican chocolate and spices), naranja (orange vanilla cream), lemon amarillo
(tart lemon with lemon zest sugar rub), nuez (roasted pecans in a cream blend),
and many more! These frozen pops are so different from any regular ice pop or
something you can buy in the freezer aisle. When eating a paleta, the true
natural flavors are what make this treat so good to eat. And with the signature
taste-test “bite” already taken out you will know, “the bite means its ok to
eat”.
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| Agua Vitas from Paletas Betty |
So
what if you’re not an ice pop kind of person? Well, Paletas Betty also serves
another traditional favorite they call Agua Vita, which is their take on an Aqua
Fresca drink. An Agua Vita is a combination of fresh fruit and white tea used to
create a cool and refreshing drink. They are high in antioxidants and other
nutrients thanks to the use of real fresh fruit and fruit juices which are
never from concentrate or powder. Another thing that makes these drinks so
great is the fact that they are individually mixed for each serving cup. This helps
to ensure the best taste for each individual drink. Some of the flavors they
have are: Brisa
Vita (a blend of fresh lemon syrup with fresh strawberries mixed with
refreshing white tea. Pepinto Vita (fresh cucumber syrup mixed with fresh
cilantro and chile powder blended with refreshing white tea). Aguita Classica (fresh
lime syrup mixed with fresh raspberries topped off with seltzer water).
Tropical Vita (fresh pineapple syrup blended with fresh orange juice mixed with
refreshing white tea). These drink are perfect for the upcoming summer
heat and even all year round they taste great.
So, rather you looking
for something cool to nibble on or a refreshing drink to help rid your thirst
(or maybe even both), then Paletas Betty is the perfect remedy for you. Go
ahead and check them out! You can even follow them on Twitter (@PaletasBetty)
on Facbook, and even Instagram
(@paletasbetty).
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