Coffee is for Lovers: The Sweet Story of a Couple's Coffee Ritual
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Some places just set the stage for romance. Maybe it’s a thrift shopping adventure or sitting under a tree at the park, but there’s no better place to fall in love than inside a coffee shop. The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans, the perfect ambiance for meaningful conversation, and the warmth of a mug in your hands is like the feeling you get when you look into the eyes of someone you’re seriously crushing on. This is the kind of story we see at 787 Coffee again and again, two caffeinated humans who find each other, and along the way, fall in love with specialty coffee at a 787 Coffee shop.
The First Date: Butterflies and Neon Dreams
It all started with my best friend Sarah’s insistence: “Chloe, you have to check out 787 Coffee—it’s the best coffee in the city, and the vibe? Divine!” Little did I know, that recommendation would lead me straight to Liam. Walking into 787 Coffee for our first date, my heart was a frantic hummingbird in my chest. But the moment I stepped inside, the nervous flutter began to soften.
The ambiance was everything Sarah promised. It felt like I had stepped into a scene from my favorite romance novel. Glowing neon lights cast a dreamy, intimate glow across the space. Playful swings, adorned with lush monsteras, dangled from the ceiling, and the room was full of happy people studying, laughing, and making memories. An overwhelming sense of joy filled the air. I heard a cheerful greeting from across the bar, “HELLO!” It was the barista, and their warm welcome was one of the nicest I had ever received. The music was a curated mix of sounds from Puerto Rico and some of my favorite songs that Sarah and I have on a shared Spotify playlist. It created the perfect backdrop for what I hoped would be a magical evening.
I was so caught up in the atmosphere that I barely noticed when the door opened behind me. A wave of cool air followed Liam in, and I held my breath. He was even more handsome in person than he was in his picture. The anticipation I felt walking into 787 Coffee couldn’t compare to the thrilling reality of seeing him there, scanning the room for me. It was the kind of moment that melted away inhibitions, making it effortless to lock eyes with Liam as he walked toward our table. "Hi, nice to meet you," he said with a warm smile, "I heard this was a pretty good coffee spot." In that moment, it wasn’t just about the anticipation of having the best coffee; it was about the undeniable spark that ignited between us.
The Order: A Story Told in Every Sip
When it was time to order, our friendly barista, with an infectious smile, greeted us. She didn’t just take our order; she wove a story. She told us that all of 787 Coffee's beans are hand-picked from their own farm, Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico. I have never heard of a coffee shop that owns their coffee farm, a detail that instantly elevated my appreciation. She described their unique infused beans: the rum-infused ones, promising us smoky cinnamon notes added to the specialty coffee beans, and the whiskey-infused that had hints of vanilla and berry notes.
Our baristas eyes twinkling, when she recommended the rum-infused coquito latte, suggesting it would pair perfectly with a delicious chicken empanada and a freshly baked quesito, she said it was like a warm Puerto Rican cheese danish. Liam, ever the gentleman, insisted I try her recommendations. I ordered the iced coquito latte, while he chose a classic cappuccino, exactly my type…. When my iced coquito latte and his cappuccino arrived, it was a miniature masterpiece, an intricate tulip design swirled into the silky, smooth milk, almost too beautiful to drink. As we sipped our coffee and shared bites of flaky quesito, and the delicious chicken empanadas were WOW good. Conversation flowed like a perfectly made V60 Pour Over. With every shared laugh, every stolen glance, I wasn't just falling for Liam; I was falling in love with 787 Coffee itself. It felt like finding two soulmates at once.
From Dates to Daily Rituals
One unforgettable date turned into two, then three, until 787 Coffee became "our place." With every visit, it felt like a new chapter was unfolding—our love story written in cups of specialty coffee and shared moments. Our love for each other, and for 787 Coffee, grew with every shared experience. We were so excited to find out that our favorite coffee shop existed in different cities, so we made it "our thing." We began collecting a "Caffeinated Humans" sticker from every new location we found, whether it was in the roaring streets of New York or the tropical escape of Puerto Rico. Each 787 Coffee shop, no matter the city, held the same warm, inviting soul: a commitment to single origin specialty coffee and a passion for creating a welcoming space where we always felt at home.
The Next Chapter: Making Memories Coffee Is The Excuse
Fast forward two years, and now Liam and I share more than just coffee dates; we share a home. Our mornings have taken on a new, beautiful rhythm, centered around a sleek espresso machine that graces our kitchen counter, it’s a symbol and a daily reminder of where our story began. Our favorite ritual? Recreating that very first drink that brought us together: the iced coquito latte. It’s our way of bringing our love story full circle, from the jitters of that moment we looked deep into each other’s eyes to seeing how time flew, and now we are sharing a life together. Every sip of our coquiito latte is a whisper of "I love you," a delicious memory of our beginning.
Make Your Own Love Story
Ready to brew a love story of your own? Recreating that iconic iced coquito latte at home is easier than you think. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
How to Make Chloe and Liams favorite Ice Coquito Latte
Step 1: Grind Up the Magic
Begin by grinding your coffee beans, if not grounded, we recommend you using our MOST popular Rum infused coffee beans! it is a single origin specialty coffee bean from Mexico that has smokey cinnamon and dark chocolate notes
This is the ultimate combo with the coquito sauce, and you can get the full 787 specialty coffee shop experience at home!
Step 2: Dial in the Grind
Make sure your grinder is set to a fine espresso setting. You want your grind to feel a little like powdered sugar. get your portafilter and get those grinds!
(787 Baristas use 17.5 of Grounded coffee)
Too coarse = watery espresso. Too fine = bitter. Just right? Chef’s kiss
Step 3: Pack It Down
Once your coffee grounds are in the portafilter, it’s time to tamp!
If you have a manual tamper gently apply 30 lbs of pressure of the coffee down with your tamping tool until it’s nice and flat. Not too hard, not too soft, but just right.
Have your portafilter leveled on a table, and when you pressed down. Make sure your arm is making a right angle to push down on portafilter
AVOID USING WRIST AT ALL TIMES
Now lock the portafilter into your espresso machine, hit the extraction button, and let the magic happen!
Step 4: Extract Your Espresso
Start extracting a double shot of espresso, of your favorite coffee
At 787 coffee out double shot of espresso is (50 ml)
Step 5: Add That Coquito Sauce
Pour 30 ml of our homemade Coquito sauce into a jigger or a tiny measuring glass
If you have neither of those appliances (30 milliliters (ml) is roughly equivalent to 2 tablespoons)
Step 6: Stir it up
Find your favorite cup, and pour in your espresso (Soooo YUMY).
Pour your Coquito sauce over the espresso, then find either a straw, utensil, or anything long enough to mix the coquito sauce and espresso.
Once it it poured you can swirl your cup around to mix the espresso.
(Swirl it 5 times)
Let the aromas and creama integrate harmoniously to release the best flavors
Step 7: Ice, Ice Baby
After that fill your glass half full of ice. To keep it at a cool refreshing temperature, and leaving enough room to mix your milk
Step 8: Pick Your Milk, Make It Yours
Finally it’s, all coming together! select YOUR choice of either dairy or non-dairy milk. Pour it into your cup and fill it to your liking
Step 9: The Final Act
Lastly either with your straw or utensil give your latte that final mix and Taa Daa! watch how the ingredients come together to create a delicious coquito latte. Hope YOU enjoy!
Find Your Own Love Story
The best love stories happen at 787 Coffee it isn’t just a place to get the best coffee; it’s a destination for connection, a place to fall in love with a caffeinated human, and we can’t wait for YOU to find that special someone with us.
So, what are you waiting for? Make your mornings special. Find your favorite specialty 787 Coffee bag, and maybe, just maybe, your own love story will begin with that first perfect sip.
Be a CAFFEINATED HUMAN.
Be a creative human. Be a good human.
Be a NuevaYOL Caffeinated Human.
To summarize…
1.Coffee That Starts Your Love Story
787 Coffee isn't just a place to get the best coffee in your city; it's a destination where connections are made. 787 Coffee has a warm, inviting atmosphere and a truly special cup of single origin coffee from Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Colombia that can be the perfect backdrop for a new romance. The story of Liam and Chloe proves that finding your person can be intertwined with finding your favorite coffee shop, making us part of a magical, personal memory. By choosing 787 Coffee, our caffeinated humans are storyliving into a beautiful, life-changing moment.
2. A Ritual Rooted in a Real Place
Every 787 Coffee bag is specialty coffee with a soul and a story to tell. We are passionate about our freshly roasted single origin coffee beans, which are hand-picked from our own farm Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico. The ritual of recreating our iconic iced coquito latte at home is made to be a cherished daily practice. By choosing 787 Coffee, you're bringing the magic, passion, and unique single origin farm-to-cup story into your own home, making your morning coffee a meaningful part of your day.
3. A Community of Caffeinated Humans
Our journey has been a shared one, and we're so proud to be part of a community of "Caffeinated Humans." The joy of opening up new locations and collecting stickers speaks to a shared culture and a sense of belonging. We are building a community one coffee shop location at a time. Be part of the 787 Coffee movement. Join a positive, adventurous community that values the best coffee and creating memories.
