Pear White Mocha and a Cozy Sweater

I don't know why it took me so long to check out One Shot in NoLibs but I FINALLY did and I think I've found my new favorite coffee jawn. Perfectly-brewed joe in a cozy little space: what else do you need in a coffee shop? 

Rose + Cayenne Pepper Iced Coffee

Guys, I have a problem. While I tend to drink a lot of coffee in the fall and winter, as soon as the warm weather settles in and iced coffee is plentiful, my caffeine consumption quadruples. I went to Menagerie twice yesterday. I have no shame. Sometimes it's a cold brew with a splash of heavy cream, sometimes it's an iced americano (black, of course.) I like to change it up because I get bored easily. Having said that, I've gone kind of crazy conjuring up new iced coffee creations at home. As the weather gets warmer, I can only imagine how this little hobby of mine will intensify to gargantuan proportions. The combination du jour has been rose and cayenne pepper. It's zesty with dainty floral notes and the perfect way to kick start your morning.

Bulletproof Dirty Chai Latte

Remember my Bulletproof Coffee from a few weeks ago? I've been drinking them every day as a breakfast substitute. Since I've been drinking it every day, I felt that I needed a little variety. Dirty chai soy lattes used to be my daily indulgence so I figured that I'd try to make my own version.

Bulletproof Coffee

I've been trying to get into certain routines and out of others lately. For example, into books and out of Netflix binges. Into working out and out of wasting time on the internet. Part of my new daily routine involves my morning cup of Bulletproof Coffee. It's a delicious way to boost your metabolism and give you hours or energy. It's gotten a pretty bad reputation around these parts because we're living in a world where "saturated fat" is considered a bad word. Guess what? It shouldn't be. Doesn't that make you feel great? I mean, who doesn't like butter?

Lazy Weekend

Coffee in Fishtown

Over the past year or so, I've fallen in love with my home city of Philadelphia. I always took it for granted, which I feel happens to people and their hometowns quite often. It's a shame, really. There are all of these wonderful, small pockets of culture and color and life. There are so many delicious regional delicacies, as well as their equally-splendiferous vegan counterparts. So much history and vibrancy. So many bearded men in flannels riding fixed-gear bikes and many a swoon to be had. Oh, and we have the most devoted sports fans, hands down. I ❤ PHL. 

xo,

e.m.

p.s. These pictures are taken from Rocket Cat Cafe in Fishtown. These photos don't do it much justice (it was so busy!) but it's so cozy inside. I'm hoping to share more of my favorite local coffee shops in hopes that some of you lovely readers will come to Philadelphia and visit. (Ya know, for those beautiful bearded men and whatnot.)