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“What’s a Gibraltar?” — A Tale of Two Names 

It happens at least once a week. Someone points to our menu, eyebrows raised. “What’s a Gibraltar?” they ask, half-whispering like they’re worried it’s a secret club they weren’t invited to. So, let’s start with this: the elusive Gibraltar is just another name for a Cortado at Tala. Same drink, different backstory.

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Tesfaye Bekele: Guji, Ethiopia

We love this coffee for its flavors that take us back to those 2nd-grade lunchbox fruit cups, especially the peach ones in light syrup, paired with rich, complex Demerara sugar and ripe melon that lingers in the finish. This is undeniably delicious!

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What is Coffee?

Coffee is a familiar part of most of our lives. Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world so its no surprise that even people who don't love coffee know a little bit about it. Even with all its time in the spotlight, there's still so much more to know about coffee. Like honestly, what's even in that cup you're drinking?

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