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Café au Lait at Home: No Espresso Machine Required
Feature · Sep 12, 2026

Café au Lait at Home: No Espresso Machine Required

The original Louisiana coffee drink needs a drip pot, a saucepan of milk, and five minutes. Here's how to make a proper café au lait at home, plus a jar trick for...

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Cold Brew in a Mason Jar: No Equipment, No Excuses
Recipes · Sep 9

Cold Brew in a Mason Jar: No Equipment, No Excuses

You don't need a fancy brewer to make smooth cold brew at home. A mason jar, coarse-ground coffee, cold water, and a...
Thank You, Opelousas:
Blog · Aug 28

Thank You, Opelousas: "Not Just About Serving Coffee"

A write-up about Java Square stopped us in our tracks: the atmosphere, the pastries, the iced matcha, and a shoutout to Zoe...