Photo: Brigitte Tohm
By the title you already know that I am a coffee lover, and there are three coffee shops that you will usually find me at, Kéan Coffee, Peet’s Coffee, and Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders.
Kéan Coffee
My all time favorite coffee shop is Kéan Coffee. Their espresso bean is rich in flavor, and the milk is frothed to silky perfection, plus who can say no to the beautiful latte art that graces each cup. My favorite drink is the Napoli, which is a hazelnut and white chocolate mix, and when I am not in a coffee mood then my go to drink is a hot chai latte with a pump of lavender, which has just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Kéan has two locations: Tustin, CA and Newport Beach, CA.
Peet’s Coffee
My next fav is Peet’s Coffee. They got their start in the Bay Area, which is where I grew up. So I get the taste of my hometown without having to leave Orange County. Peet’s espresso is bold, and rich in flavor, and my favorite drink to get is their Havana Cappuccino, which is made up of condensed milk, espresso shots, and frothed milk, with foam and cinnamon sprinkled on top. When the weather is piping hot outside then my go to drink is their Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte sweetened, with honey drizzled on top. You will find Peet’s throughout the OC: Yorba Linda, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport, Huntington, and Irvine, CA.
Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders
Last but not least, is Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders. Their coffee has a sweet and smooth profile, and they usually have seasonal flavor options. My go to drinks are their vanilla latte (when I want something sweet), and their rose latte (when I want a little pizzazz). They have locations sprinkled throughout the OC: Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, La Habra, Orange, and Lake Forest, CA.
Enjoy your cup of Joe!
Gabrielle
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