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  • Everything You Need To Know: Ceremonial Cacao
  • Washington, DC Neighborhood Coffee Guides
    • ♡ Dupont Circle
    • ♡ Downtown DC
    • ♡ 14th + U ST
    • ♡ Adams Morgan
    • ♡ Georgetown
    • ♡ National Zoo
    • ♡ Shaw, Mt. Vernon and Convention Center
  • About
  • Everything You Need To Know: Ceremonial Cacao
  • Washington, DC Neighborhood Coffee Guides
    • ♡ Dupont Circle
    • ♡ Downtown DC
    • ♡ 14th + U ST
    • ♡ Adams Morgan
    • ♡ Georgetown
    • ♡ National Zoo
    • ♡ Shaw, Mt. Vernon and Convention Center
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  • Espuma,  Writings

    Espuma No. 87 – Updates + July 4th Chocolate Treats

    June 30, 2023 / No Comments
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    Happy weekend coffee and chocolate lovers! We've been traveling in the Middle East -- have you seen our Instagram?! -- and cannot wait to update you all with more photos and tidbits from Tel Aviv. It was a fascinating trip. Bright, loud, alive, and delicious. Tel Aviv seems to have one of the best coffee scenes, globally. That's a big assertion that we stick by... More coming soon!

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    Espuma No. 86

    March 31, 2023 / No Comments
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    Happy weekend coffee and chocolate lovers! There are so many pieces of DC coffee and chocolate news that are super juicy! Stay tuned for a podcast episode this weekend, and lots to read below... In the meantime, now is the PERFECT time to order your Easter basket items, by the way. Get your chocolate eggs from Bar & Cocoa; they have a great selection, and feature international shipping.

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    Espuma No. 85

    February 18, 2023 / No Comments
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    MAMAN and YELLOW have now arrived in Georgetown. In a new 10-minute ESPUMA podcast episode, we compare the ambiance, coffee quality and famous croissants of the two shops, head-to-head. Listen to hear who wins this round... and get tips to help you pick your preferred coffee shop vibe for the long weekend, plus much more.

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    Monday Melt: Inspiring Chocolate Poster – Chocolat Fondant Mascotte

    February 13, 2023 / No Comments
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    Chocolat Fondant Mascotte, Francaise - Strasbourg, art by Jean d'Ylen, 1920

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    Monday Melt: Inspiring Chocolate Poster – Consommé Maggi, Déjeuner au Cacao-Gluten

    February 6, 2023 / No Comments

    Consommé Maggi, déjeuner au cacao-gluten poster, by Firmin Bouisset, France, circa 1985

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    Espuma No. 84

    January 27, 2023 / No Comments
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    Good day, Friday. This week was a whirlwind of ups and downs, that is for sure, but we are grateful to have a peaceful home and meditation to ease us through these rough and calm waters. Ceremonial cacao helps to support us through the challenges and joys of life, especially the water element; like tsunamis or crystal serene lakes, euphoria and dread both are ephemeral human experiences.

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    Espuma No. 83 – Black Friday Starts Now!

    November 18, 2022 / No Comments
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    Coffee & Reading the Morning Paper Happy almost Thanksgiving + Black Friday, coffee lovers. How are you today? Hope all is well. There are a lot of great sales happening this week and into next for the holidays! To help you get started, we suggest our brand new Coffee + Chocolate Gift Guide for 2022! Check it out! If you want some decadent chocolate for the holidays (great gift of course!!) we recommend international shipper and online chocolate shop extraordinaire, Bar & Cocoa, and be sure to use…

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  • Espuma,  Writings

    Espuma No. 82

    November 11, 2022 / No Comments
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    Holiday drinks are back at Starbucks, so it's time to start thinking about the holidays! And we are loving November so far!

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