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"Inside the D.C. spot, Aslin Coffee — led by industry vet Danielle “Dani” Moreno — will open early for lattes and remote work before the taproom transitions to evening brews; it will be open Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and weekends 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Moreno roasts all Aslin beans to order in Virginia and will serve traditional espresso beverages, pour-overs, and teas with nods to her Filipino and Mexican heritage: every in-house order arrives with a pandan-flavored otap, coffee is served in custom ceramic mugs, and housemade syrup flavors include orange cardamom brown butter caramel and black sesame snickerdoodle. She'll also offer a Vietnamese-style coffee made with dulce de leche (rather than condensed milk), chai tea made fresh daily, and a curated tea selection in partnership with Centreville’s Bôn Tea House, while emphasizing thoughtful coffee drinking and positive environmental and labor practices." - Adele Chapin