Espuma: a weekly curated collection of coffee & chocolate themed articles, items & thoughts.
JUST THE CAPPUCCINO FROTH. FOR YOUR WEEKEND.
Quote for the weekend
What she (the octopus) taught me was to feel… that you’re part of this place, not a visitor. That’s a huge difference.
My Octopus Teacher, Netflix
Coffee & Reading the morning paper
[New Coffee Shop Alert] Washington, DC: “An industrial-style all-day cafe that roasts coffee from countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, and Guatemala opened in Arlington late last month and just started serving food this week. Origin Coffee Lab & Kitchen takes up a 2,000-square-foot space on Pentagon Row, which recently rebranded as Westpost.”
[New Coffee Shop Alert] Washington, DC: “Lost Sock Roasters Open Their First Shop for Fruity Coffees and South American Snacks: The wholesaler for D.C. favorites like Baked & Wired opens a cafe in Takoma that sells pour-overs and Argentine empanadas” Read more!
For the Chocolate Purists/Globe Trotters/Adventurists:
Any of these cocoa gift options from Bar & Cocoa may tempt you. The website has new international chocolate bars and gifts what seems like every week! We’re curious about the brand new Heinde & Verre brand. Have you tried it? Free shipping over $60 on US orders and more deals if you spend $150.
For the Chocolate Creatives/Meditators/Dreamers:
We truly are awe-inspired by the Vosges “Haut-Chocolat” brand and creations. Today is the last day for 20% off almost everything (!) and then starting on 12/2, they will have a “Magnificent Seven Days” of sales for SMS subscribers 🙂 Be sure to sign up via the link above.
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Espuma: a weekly curated collection of coffee & chocolate themed articles, items & thoughts.
JUST THE CAPPUCCINO FROTH. FOR YOUR WEEKEND.
Coffee & Reading the morning paper
Happy Thanksgiving to those of you that are celebrating. We’re sending out this newsletter today to wish everyone all the best and to provide some ideas for tomorrow’s online Black Friday sales. (Some have already started!) If you’re eager for shopping tips, keep scrolling.
Local/DC: Did you know that local RĀKO Coffee Roasters will be at the Downtown Holiday Market!? Offering gift boxes, mugs, brewing equipment & coffee beans to-go. Booth #1, “7 days a week, 12pm-8pm through Dec. 23rd.”
{From Last Week}: Make sure you check out the National Archives event: Tour a Chocolate Factory (!) this Dec 10th. Register here for free, or opt-in for a tasting kit. {Not sponsored, we just think it sounds fun.}
HolidayFun Recipe: Are you a pumpkin pie fanatic? Apple pie? Just take a look at this gorgeous chocolate chess pie! (Side bar: Speaking of chess, have you been watching The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix?)