"Haris Car spent six years working for Philz Coffee and made chocolate in his home kitchen before opening a Pasadena café that celebrates both beans this spring. Choco-spresso combines his two favorite interests, which often grow in similar regions around the world. This concentrated espresso drink features 55% dark unfermented Mexican chocolate with a Colombia/Guatemala espresso blend that touts chocolate and berry notes. Car describes espresso as “very creamy and sweet when a proper shot is pulled.” Combining with the “striking” Mexican chocolate and vanilla sweetener results in distinctive sips." - Joshua Lurie