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Giddy Up ‘N Go Espresso (Benson, AZ)

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona, Benson

Giddy Up ‘N Go is a cowboy’s café.
In need of a decent cup o’ joe?
Stop by Giddy Up ‘n Go.
(from the back)

The Menu (click to enlarge)

Update 6/08/09 — This business is now up for sale

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Joshua Tree Coffee Company: Humanity and Heritage

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona

Thanks to Joshua Tree Coffee Co. I at least have a better idea of what a Joshua Tree is (since I was forced to look up “Joshua Tree”).
Joshua Tree Coffee Co. prides itself in heritage above all. The company is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Lake Mead City, AZ. [...]

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Thai Tea from Lee’s Sandwiches (Chandler, AZ)

April 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona, Chai

Thai Tea resembles chai (especially the kind served by Starbucks) for it’s unique spiciness. Except, instead of cinnamon and cloves, think tamarind (flowery citrus) and star anise (flowery licorice). Also, every Thai Tea I’ve ever had has been iced.
The main ingredients of Thai Tea are heavy cream and extra strong black tea. The [...]

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Boba Mocha from Boba Tea House (Chandler, AZ)

April 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona

So when was the last time you had a mocha boba? Yeah, me neither. Come to think of it, I had never even heard of boba until a few years ago.
“Boba” is singular or plural for chewy tapioca “pearls,” or little gelatinous balls with the consistency of gummy bears, minus the sugar. [...]

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Tempe Connections — Official Café of the Tempe Public Library

April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Arizona, Coffee With a Cause

Tempe Connections is Tempe Public Library’s very own café. It is a self-sustaining establishment that donates all proceeds to community-based programs.
My first impression of Tempe Connections was that Ron Paul would love this place. They don’t consume government funds though they are located within a state-funded library. In addition to making enough to pay its [...]

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