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Mexican coffee and dessert during sobremesa

La Sobremesa: A Brief Explanation of a Huge Ritual

Sobremesa is a word that exists only in Spanish—a concept that captures hours upon hours of uniquely rich, soul-nourishing connection. For other cultures, sobremesa might resemble a slow afternoon where dessert or coffee lingers a little longer than usual. But in Mexico, it’s a sacred stage—where we savor the meal just eaten, reflect on life, …

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