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Dallas Matcha Club brings community together over trendy green tea

Members of a unique Dallas social club are bonding over the world's trendiest drink: matcha. The Dallas Matcha Club (DMC) aims to foster a community through a shared love of matcha, while supporting local businesses and making new friends.Matcha is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide, with the global market projected to reach $6.35 billion by 2029. The tea has its origins in China, but it was developed and refined in Japan; tea leaves are ground into the green powder that's used for matcha l...

From Houston to Helsinki, Coffee Raves Help Shop Owners Build a Base

Call them coffee raves, coffee parties or simply DJ sets, there’s an international trend happening in coffee shop culture that involves packed rooms, fat bass and drinks aplenty. And it’s often happening at 10 a.m.
The concept behind most coffee raves is simple: Cafes and coffee shops host DJs playing high-energy music, creating an atmosphere similar to a nightclub.
“[It’s] making a safe spot for people to have fun and get together with family and make new frien...

Brews and Hooves: Viral Goat Farm Coffee House Aims to Create Community

We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. In Forney, Texas, a unique coffee spot, Goat Farm Coffee House, blends brews and hooves. The self-described “ultimate farm-to-cup experience” allows customers to enjoy a variety of coffees and sweet treats while experiencing a little bit of farm life with a pack of Nigerian Dwarf goats.
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