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The Case for a Third Place

In a world that increasingly happens behind a screen, third places give us a reason to slow down, step outside, and simply be around other people. Marissa makes the case for coffee shops as modern third places — spaces where small, everyday interactions can foster connection and community.

Joanna Tong Joanna Tong

The Right Way to Drink Coffee is the Way You Like It

Coffee is meant to be enjoyed. This kind of thing is what we set out to undermine when we started Tala. A decade ago, this kind of experience was pretty commonplace in the specialty coffee world, and although I personally do enjoy my coffee black, I always felt like the coffee-snob thing was so silly.

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Technical Liz Clayton Technical Liz Clayton

Choose a Coffee for You

Whether it’s music, food, or podcasts, we all have preferences and things we do or don’t enjoy. The same is then true of our taste in coffee! So how do you know what kind of coffee you are going to enjoy? Here are some helpful pointers on how to select coffees you find delicious.

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