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A collection of travel stories, coffee finds, and small-town experiences.

This category is for all things related to coffee, brewing methods, tips and tricks, mistakes you want to avoid, and so on. From roasting and brewing to grinding and drinking, you’ll find recipes, tips, and product recommendations all within this section.

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California as a Coffee Travel Destination
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California as a Coffee Travel Destination

California doesn’t market itself as a coffee destination, but again and again, it delivers thoughtful, high-quality…

Why Coffee and Kringle Are the Flavors of Home in Wisconsin
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Why Coffee and Kringle Are the Flavors of Home in Wisconsin

A cozy travel story about returning to Wisconsin for kringle, Colectivo coffee, and the small bakery…

Healthy Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
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Healthy Iced Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Make a delicious non-dairy version of the famous fall pumpkin spice latte. Barista blend oat milk…

The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Plus 5 Bonus Fall Drink Recipes
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The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Plus 5 Bonus Fall Drink Recipes

Kick off autumn right by sipping on these fall-flavored lattes and other cozy fall drinks. The…

A Latte with Roz: Visiting the Frasier Set and the Signed Saucer I’ll Never Forget
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A Latte with Roz: Visiting the Frasier Set and the Signed Saucer I’ll Never Forget

Step inside the Frasier set with a latte in hand. From Café Nervosa to a signed…

Pairing Your Love for Coffee with Outdoor Escapes
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Pairing Your Love for Coffee with Outdoor Escapes

Sipping coffee in a café or at home has its appeal, but there’s just something special…

Fine Dining Delights: Crafting Perfect Coffee and Food Matches for Formal Occasions
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Fine Dining Delights: Crafting Perfect Coffee and Food Matches for Formal Occasions

Learn the art of crafting perfect coffee and food pairings for formal occasions. Guest Post By:…

How to Create a Stunning Coffee and Tea Bar
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How to Create a Stunning Coffee and Tea Bar

Learn how to create a beautiful coffee and tea bar by choosing the most essential coffee…

7 Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Recipes
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7 Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Recipes

Guest Post By: Johny Morrisson at Coffeeabout.com Learn how to make cold brew coffee with a…

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Seattle-Based Coffee & Travel Blog ☕️✈️
Exploring cozy cafés, slow travel & everyday rituals
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A wine blending class at Chateau Ste. Michelle mig A wine blending class at Chateau Ste. Michelle might have been the most fun I’ve had in a while.

I’ve really come to enjoy wine tastings over the past year, but this took things to a completely different level.

Put a group of people together with totally different wine backgrounds, hand us glasses, blending notes, and maybe a little too much confidence... and somehow that’s where the magic happens.

None of us fully knew what we were doing, which honestly made it even better.

Turns out one of the best ways to learn about wine... is to blend in. 🍷

Thank you, Ste. Michelle, for such a memorable experience.

#WashingtonWine #WoodinvilleWine #WineBlending #WineEducation #winetravel
I first saw the Lelit Bianca in action at @worldof I first saw the Lelit Bianca in action at @worldofcoffeeusa but getting to actually spend time with it here made it feel so much more approachable.

There’s something different about seeing a machine on a convention floor versus having a barista walk you through it shot by shot.

I also finally got to try Fellow’s espresso setup, which honestly has been a bit of a dream machine for me.

As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about coffee, gear, and the rituals around both, experiences like this always leave me with more questions—and usually a few story ideas too ☕

A few field notes from my afternoon @surlatable 

#SeattleCoffee
#CoffeeCulture
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We decided to fly into Walla Walla, even though it We decided to fly into Walla Walla, even though it’s only a four-hour drive from Seattle. The one-hour flight felt worth it, especially given our distaste for long drives.

Arriving at the tiny airport, with just two flights a day, set the tone for the kind of trip it would be.

San Diego was the opposite. I was traveling solo this time, which shaped the experience too. The airport was busier, the pace faster. Not LAX, but still a journey.

And yet, both places slowed me down in ways I didn’t expect.

Quick Sip Summary ☕
* I expected slow travel in Walla Walla and a faster pace in San Diego, but both offered the same kind of meaningful connection.
* Through wine tastings, conversations, and unplanned moments, each place encouraged me to slow down in different ways.
* It reshaped how I think about travel, showing that slower, more personal moments can exist anywhere.

If you want to read more, you’re welcome to check the link in bio while you sip on some coffee or wine 🍷

#wallawalla #slowtravel #winetasting #travelwriter #sandiegotravel
Not many people know this, but before I became a w Not many people know this, but before I became a writer I almost went into agriculture.

Which might explain why wine finally started to make sense once I stopped reading tasting notes and started standing in vineyards.

Because at the end of the day…
wine isn’t just a drink. it’s farming. 🍷🌱

I wrote a little about that realization in my newest piece on Baked Brewed Beautiful.

#winetravel #washingtonwine #vineyardlife #winewriter #pnwtravel
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