Why We Love Counter Culture

By Dave

A response to Alex Baca’s article in the City Paper -- Café Olé: How Counter Culture Took Over D.C. Coffee, Feb. 8, 2012

Barista 1-2-3 HAPPY HOUR AT TRYST!

By Elias

If you've visited Tryst this past month you've noticed changes...seasonal changes to the cocktail list reflecting our love for the change of seasons.. Some of our sandwiches, dips and spreads, and Seasonal salads have been updated as well... But there's one more change around the Barista station and it changes daily... The "Barista Special"..

A Litte Background on Coffee…From your Tryst Barista

By Elias

The actual origin of Coffee use tends to be a bit obscure, lending to the number of varied legends regarding its genesis.  Of the many legends one seems to be embraced more widely than others, and I personally think it has more pizzazz.  As the story goes, an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi was tending to his herd when he noticed his goats ìdancingî whenever they chewed on bright red berries from a specific bush.  Needless to say Kaldi was intrigued and was soon doing his own jig.  After making such an awesome discovery word soon spread, and things really began to pick up when it reached the Arabian Peninsula.

Rehydrate and cool off at Open City!

By Mick

From Chris H., an Open City manager

It might seem a little crazy to be outside in this nearly 100 degree weather. Some choose to stay indoors and venture out into the sun as little as possible during the record breaking heat we are currently experiencing in this city. Yet there are some for whom the heat fails to be a deterrent and others still who may even embrace it! Yes, we are referring to those crazy DC joggers that we see run by our giant windows every day—sometimes even during the worst midday heat. The importance of staying hydrated before, during and after these excursions cannot be overstated and at Open City we are here to help!

Tryst - Washingtonian’s Best Coffeehouses in Washington

By Dave

Coffee is a great way to end a date, but finding a coffee shop that stays open past dinner can be a challenge. Here are spots with good coffee, some atmosphere, and late hours. -- By Emily Leaman, Published Monday, July 11, 2011, Washingtonian Magazine

Summer Drinkin’ at Tryst

By Dave

This is a great time to have a drink at Tryst. Whether you're looking for interesting single origin coffees, fine estate teas, seasonally themed craft cocktails, a Tiki classic, refreshing micro-brews, quaffable but not dumbed down wines, or something completely different like Palo Cortado sherry or Carpano Antica formula vermouth, we have you covered.

For the love of coffee

By John

We just love coffee.  We believe in coffee, we brew coffee and we drink coffee.  Sometimes a lot of coffee.  Sometimes, maybe, too much coffee.  You can’t blame us, it’s delicious.

Coffee and Alcohol

By Dave

I discuss combining coffee and alcohol service in Fresh Cup Magazine.

Clever Coffee Dripper comes to Tryst

By Stephanie

"A fig for partridges and quails,
ye dainties I know nothing of ye;
But on the highest mount in Wales
Would choose in peace to drink my coffee."
~Jonathon Swift

World Barista Champion Gwilym Davies at Tryst Happy Hour

By Dave

Oh, the memories...

Last spring, Tryst and Counter Culture Coffee hosted the World Barista Champion.
See the pics!