The Human Bean

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I love this location because it’s always close by when I’m either running an errand in Tempe or at something related to ASU. They are about a mile south of the 202. My Dad once lived in Ashland, OR years ago and I vaguely remember going through the original Human Bean drive-thru there. That’s where this company got their start. They are known for their hand-crafted espresso drinks and fruit-infused smoothies. And of course every drink is topped with a white chocolate espresso bean. They have a program called the Farm Friendly Direct that allows them to work directly with the farming communities that harvest their beans so that they can build long-term relationships with them. This location has a double drive-thru or you can walk up to the window. You order directly from the barista and not through some intercom which I love. The baristas are usually high energy and very friendly. I haven’t tried one of their teas yet, but I really enjoyed their popular Granita drink. During the holidays they do holiday style cup that is pretty festive.

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Açaí Bowls

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Açaí Bowls have become the newest hip thing. We have a lot of places here in Arizona that serve them. I use Sambazon frozen Açaí to make my Açaí Bowls. I usually find it at Sprouts or Whole Foods. Açaí is a berry that grows on a species of palm trees in South America that contains powerful antioxidants and healthy omegas. Here’s the recipe found on the back of the Sambazon package for a traditional bowl.

2 Sambazon Original Smoothie Packs

1/2 Banana

Dash of Lime Juice

1/8 c Apple Juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Scoop into a bowl and top with granola and banana slices.

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Frost

I went to Frost with a bunch of friends tonight. Frost is a shoppe that serves gelato (Italian for frozen). Gelato is a frozen creamy, ice cream product that only contains 3-8% butterfat. Because of its low butterfat, it can’t be called ice cream in the U.S. It’s silky, dense, cool, flavorful and healthier than American ice cream. I got the widely popular salty caramel and almond.

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