The Great Pumpkin

"This is halloween; this is halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!" It's the perfect day to watch a classic like The Nightmare before Christmas, and it's a nice, chilly day for some coffee, too!

In the spirit of fall, I decided to try an iced Pumpkinlicious coffee from the Daily Grind, and I was pleased that I actually enjoyed the beverage. While it is not something I would order every day, the pumpkin flavoring was subtle, and a bit of caramel enhanced the sweetness of the drink as well. The texture was smooth and cool, and what better way is there to end another October?

I do not usually do the 'fall flavored' things, but my first taste turned out well, and I would give the Mega Pumpkinlicious a 3.5 of 5 stars. Try a bit of the Great Pumpkin to keep you moving and motivated throughout the holiday, and have an awesome day!

<3 Lena Beana <3

The Royale Treatment

Hello coffee lovers! It's been a hot minute since I have written any updates, so I figured I would get back in the swing of things with a newer hot coffee from my new study spot in the 'Boro: The Daily Grind. (Pssstt...they also have rotating daily specials of iced coffees starting at $1.93!)

If you have a taste for both hot chocolate and coffee, then this is the place to go! The Mega Mocha Royale is a wonderful coffee invention that consists of fresh espresso and steamed chocolate milk. It is topped with a thick layer of whipped cream, a dash of cocoa powder, and a few chocolate covered espresso beans. The texture can only be described as creamy and delicious, and the espresso comes from a popular Three Tree espresso blend - my personal guess is that it includes some of their Ethiopian blend.

This beverage pairs well with any of their homemade scones or muffins, and don't forget to bring some good company in the form of a friend or good book! All in all, I am delighted to give the Mocha Royale a firm 4.5 of 5 stars.

Happy sipping, and happy fall!

<3 Lena Beana <3