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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.
Nguisse Nare: Sadama, Ethiopia
There are coffees that impress on paper, and then there are coffees that stop you mid-sip. When the latest fresh-crop Ethiopia arrivals came through our friends at Crop to Cup, this lot from Nguisse Nare immediately stood out. Exceptional traceability. A remarkable score. An experimental anaerobic process executed with clear intention. But impressive details only go so far. What mattered most? The cup. And from the very first brew, it absolutely delivered.