Ding Tea

You can never have too many boba shops. One thing I realized during my search for boba tea shops to try is that there are so many in Rockville, MD. Ding Tea is one of those shops. Ding Tea is a Taiwanese Tea house. Their goal is to promote the Ding Tea brand and Taiwanese…

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YiFang

When YiFang opened in Rockville, it was the first time I had heard of the brand. Sometime after they opened, I received an Instagram direct message to come by and try a few of their drinks. I was so excited to check it out. YiFang is known for using great quality ingredients. They use homemade…

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Love Life Cafe

Ever since one of my favorite Instagram accounts, @JustSeasonedWell, posted about Love Life Cafe, it’s been on my list of shops to try. I recently included it in my “Black-owned Juice Bars in Maryland” guide that you can read here. Love Life Cafe is a Black- and woman-owned business nestled in a shopping center in…

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Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

When was the last time you explored a city near you? I’ve been feeling the need to explore more of Alexandria and Arlington, VA, particularly their coffee shops. I go to Starbucks and Dunkin more often because they’re the closest to me, so I like to visit other coffee shops when I can. On my…

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Bitty & Beau’s Coffee

There’s nothing like finding a company or brand with a story that pulls you in. It’s often something that makes me want to make trips often when it’s something I can get behind. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is one of those places. A couple has four children, and two of them have Down syndrome. They…

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Sippin’ Tea at Gong cha

There are so many bubble tea spots popping up in the DMV that I’ve created a list of places to try. Gong Cha is one I’ve had on my list for a little bit now. The only one I knew about was their Annandale, VA location, which I finally visited. Not too long after, I tried their…

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