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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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What is Cascara?

Coffee beans are actually the seed of a fruit. This cherry-like fruit has a skin that must be removed during normal coffee production to get to the bean, and is usually a by-product used as compost for the new crop. However, these skins can also be dried in the sun and steeped to make a delicious hot or cold drink called Cascara.

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