woman drinking coffee from white cup
London (February 2020)

It’s September 29, the day we celebrate National Coffee Day here in the United States. Many coffee companies are offering discounts and freebies today.

I thought it’d be fun to share three of my coffee-inspired blog posts.

Visiting Seattle: Original Starbucks

If you’re a coffee addict like me, then you’ll want to visit the “Original Starbucks” when visiting Seattle.

Did you know there are two originals in town? One is the first store that opened in 1971 and the other is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room that opened in 2014. (Read more here.)

Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room in Seattle


6 Creative Ways to Get Your Vietnamese-Style Coffee Fix

Since I don’t go to restaurants often and I don’t have a phin, the special metal coffee filter used to brew Vietnamese coffee, I’ve learned to get creative! (Continue reading here.)


Taking a Load Off at Laundré in San Francisco

When I spotted Laundré in the Mission District in San Francisco, I was intrigued by the accent aigu (é) in its name.

A closer look at the large blue building located on the corner of 20th and Mission Streets revealed that Laundré is a laundromat café! (Read more about it here.)

I like to add just a splash of half and half in my morning cup of joe. When I want to treat myself, I get a cappuccino.

Do you drink coffee? If so, how do you take yours? Tell me in the comments below! ☕️