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Day In The Life: Neighborly Delivery Driver

Ever wonder what it takes to keep your favorite Tala orders moving? Spend a day on the road with Zak, one of our neighborly delivery drivers, as he makes his way through Libertyville, Green Oaks, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Fort Sheridan, and Highwood.

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Coffee Horoscopes

The ~cosmos~ have spoken. Your destiny? Delicious. Gone are the days of circling your horoscope with a glitter gel pen and feeling known by the universe from a paragraph that told you to “embrace your sparkle”. Lucky for you, we’re bringing back that magic… coffee edition.

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Fall Drink Menu 2025

The fall drink launch is here! 🍂 While pumpkin spice might start showing up as early as August, we know that this time of year is about more than just one flavor. As the air turns crisp and cozy routines return, our fall menu is all about capturing the comfort and warmth of the season—whether that’s with a classic you look forward to every year or something new to discover. Check out our two returning fall faves, one (kind of) new fall drink, and the café-exclusive concoctions you’re sure to love!

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Community Mel Kreppein Community Mel Kreppein

Staff Bucketlists

Summer comes but once a year and it can be difficult to keep track of all the fun plans and ideas you had at the beginning. Writing them down and creating a bucket list is one of the simplest ways to set those intentions and meet your summer goals! I wanted to see how our Tala team would do when tasked with setting those plans in motion- and got to check in to see how it went!

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The History of Tala Cyclists

Tala Coffee Roasters, in addition to specialty coffee, often hosts a line of cyclists snaking their way through the cafe on weekdays and weekends–opting for more traditional fare like the single shot or Gibraltar. The history between Tala and the cycling community runs deep, extending back to when the Highwood cafe first opened its doors in 2018, and has expanded ever since.

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Kayon Mountain Farm: Guji, Colombia

It’s been a while since we’ve had an African coffee on our shelves, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring one back, especially this one. Kayon Mountain Farm is no stranger to our lineup, and for good reason. Quite possibly our most-loved coffee of the year, this naturally processed lot from Guji, Ethiopia, is back for another round.

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Libertyvilles 2nd Birthday Recap

This past Memorial Day weekend, here at Libertyville, we celebrated our second birthday! Two Septembers ago, the cafe at the roastery opened its doors for the first time, bringing longtime Tala fans a glimpse into the process, as well as another cafe to love.

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Libertyville Turns Two!

We’re celebrating TWO YEARS at our Libertyville Cafe this week! To mark this occasion, we’re inviting you to comment below with your favorite memory at the Libertyville Cafe for your chance to win a $100 cafe gift card.

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Global Matcha Shortage

Matcha has exploded in popularity, thanks to social media trends, its striking bright-green color, and the rise of specialty cafes serving it up in lattes, baked goods, and more. But behind the buzz lies a growing challenge: matcha supply simply isn’t keeping up with demand.

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La Muralla, Huila: Colombia

Yet another Colombian coffee—and trust us, your taste buds will thank you, and so will your inner flavor adventurer. Meet your new crush: La Muralla, a radiant Pink Bourbon lot bursting with the juicy charm of raspberry pie, the citrus snap of blood orange, and the sparkling refreshment of limeade. It’s not just a coffee—it’s a flavor parade perfectly timed for the dog days of summer.

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