A look at the cafes Mason students rely on for studying, socializing and staying energized BY AVI TERALI, STAFF WRITER The hiss of the espresso machine, the low hum of conversation, the comfort of that first sweet sip — coffee…
Lily’s brings its viral treats to Vienna BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the viral Dubai chocolate bar making waves among dessert lovers. And if you’re looking to try the sweet sensation…
Foundation Coffee Roasters in Fairfax BY BRAD BYRNE, NEWS EDITOR This might be the most hidden place in all of Fairfax. Located in Fair City Mall, you have to be in the know of the area to find this place….
What your favorite coffee shop wishes it could be BY: PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR In a sea of overhyped coffee shops with “nice aesthetics” and “a cool staff,” A Baked Joint on K street in Washington, D.C. stands out as…
BY YA-EN SIE, REPORTER In South Korea, a cup of coffee is more than a drink, it is a part of people’s life culture. Despite the bitter taste of coffee, each cup of it carries different meanings to different people. “A…
Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer Damn, Starbucks! Back at it again with the limited-edition drinks, I see. Even before I’d finished writing my review on the Cherry Blossom Frappuccino at Starbucks, I found out they had quietly released yet another spring drink…
Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer The only thing shorter than the actual cherry blossom blooming period in Washington, D.C., was the time we had to sample Starbucks’ new, limited-edition Cherry Blossom Frappuccino (CBF). The beverage was available at Starbucks for five days,…
Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer Hey, all you Starbucks lovers out there! Missing your Pumpkin Spice Latte? Starbucks has a new drink on their menu called the Smoked Butterscotch Latte (SBL). Starbucks says the SBL consists of “espresso with steamed milk and smoked…
Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor While coffee lovers have either had their heads buried in their books or obsessing over the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, one may not have noticed the changes to the Northern Neck Starbucks. The Northern…
Just in time to figure out how to stay awake during finals, we asked some of our coffee-loving staff to do a blind taste test of the different coffees on campus. The results may surprise you.