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What Is Ube?
Have you seen customers walking out of one of our cafes with a vibrant purple drink? You are likely looking at the Ube Latte! With its recognizable purple color and its sweet, nutty flavor, the ube latte has gained a loyal fanbase over the years. But what exactly is ube?
Barista Beats: Libertyville Cafe Playlists
There’s nothing like stepping into our Libertyville cafe and being greeted with the intoxicating scent of freshly brewed coffee and the friendly faces of our staff. But arguably one of the best parts of the experience is the song you get to jam out to while you sip your coffee. Our baristas have the freedom to curate their own playlists for our café, bringing their own personal flare to the shift. Have you ever wondered what they have next on the queue? We’ve gathered a few favorites from each of our Libertyville baristas (so you can curate a playlist of your own!).
Birthday Coloring Contest Gallery
As part of our 8th birthday celebration at our Libertyville Roastery, we hosted a coloring contest, and let’s just say, our community showed up with some serious creativity! We were blown away by the range of entries — from playful to impressively detailed — and had a tough time narrowing down our favorites. Check out our gallery of all of the amazing entries below!
Party Planning Tips
Over the past several years, I’ve become the go-to party planner for most birthdays, engagement parties, baby showers, etc. that happen in our friend group. I’m here to share some of my top tips for making party planning fun, easy, and successful!
Tala Valentine’s Day Guide
So, you forgot Valentine’s Day. Or maybe you didn’t forget, you were just waiting for divine inspiration (or for the caffeine to kick in). Either way, we’ve got you covered. If coffee is your Valentine’s love language, like ours, you’re in the right place. Luckily for you, we’ve got some unique ideas to turn your last-minute scramble into a perfectly brewed romantic gesture.
Tala To-Go: Hot Drinks and Local Finds
Libertyville is full of so many cool things to explore! But first—arguably the most important stop—a warm drink from Tala on this chilly day. We picked up hot chocolates, the perfect treat to sip while strolling through Libertyville.