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coffee & tea exchange

i have officially found my favorite coffee place.  it's especially significant because they don't even have seating (except in nice weather, outside).  it's just that good.

i love the laid back atmosphere and the reasonable prices are definitely a plus as well.  also the fact that it's the closest one to me.  sometimes i just love walking by and being overwhelmed by the smell.  mmmm....

they make up concoctions every month and give them clever names.  This month a few are:  naughty leprechaun, pot o' gold, lucky charm.  in february they had many valentine's themed drinks including bad romance latte, kiss and make up, ugly break-up.  

i had pot o' gold yesterday.  i mean why not?  and in february i remember giving bad romance a try.  it's just fun.  

i went in on valentine's day and they had a note up:  "happy valentine's day and to those opposed happy monday!"  which made me laugh too.

i mentioned before their countdown to spring.  well, it continues.  i love that as well.  14 days till spring everyone.
this morning even felt a little springy.  as much as it can while i'm in my heavy winter jacket.  after a crazy morning of field trips i went outside to have my lunch by the water.  and i feel much better now.

you want coffee?  in addition to drinks, they have barrels and barrels of coffee.  
how about tea?  they have lots of tea too.  
they have something for everyone.
i think they even have snowconeish type drinks.

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