You can make so many memories in a year. And we`ve been doing our best to remember them! At the beginning of last year, we put big mason jars in each stand, with sticky notes by them. Throughout the year, when something good happens, we jot a quick note and toss it in the jar.

Now we want to take a step back and celebrate some highlights from each stand this year. Let`s start with some from Van Duck...

1) Karaoke night
2) Zayne’s first merch drop
3) The night with the cicadas with Déa, Vi, Bri, and Laci (we miss you Laci). The “witch” scared Laci and ended with Déa and Laci running with belly laughs.
4) Our customer (Emily) gave us huge Valentines duck for the window
5) "A customer gave me a sandworm stuffie that matches my tattoo" - Dea

Can`t wait to jump into 2026 with grateful hearts and sharp minds focused on making room for even more good moments. ...

Hiya friends! 👋

We have a few announcements today so we’ll start with the quick ones first - holiday hours:

- December 23rd (5a - 5p)
(We will be closing a few hours early for our annual Christmas Party!)
- Christmas Eve (6a - 5p)
- Christmas Day (7a - 12p)

Roll through on Christmas for your festive caffeine needs - we love seeing you on Christmas every year. (Those shifts are always optional for our team).

Now for the main event… drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁

OG STAND GRAND (RE)OPENING IS TODAY! Late night getting it allllll set up (more to come - work in progress) means late post today, ha.

Sound the alarms because it’s time to celebrate - OPEN AND OPERATING IN OUR NEW LOCATION. Come say hi! Wwe are handing out free stickers to every customer that stops in, so don’t forget to snag yours.

IT`S CHRISTMAS WEEK! ...

The Grinch reviewed these two drinks last year (which he LOVED by the way), but he just sent us another letter so let’s see what he has to say:⁣
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Dear Caffeine Wizards, ⁣
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You may have gotten my attention last year, but that was all a FLUKE. I haven’t tried them since, and I’m sure they are just as terrible as I remember. ⁣
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I will not be caught off guard this time. But will I give it another try? Yes, just to prove my point. Because no one can capture the Grinch’s essence. There’s only one Grinch. And that’s ME. Me. Me. Me. ⁣
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Update: I’m appalled. There is absolutely no way. The Lotus is just as sour and fruity as I remember topped with that Coconut Milk float that I now MIGHT enjoy. ⁣
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And the Macchiato still consists of that minty swirl of flavor topped with espresso and that so-called “holiday cheer” of a drizzle. ⁣
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After trying both I can’t get myself to sleep. Max is even restless. Something feels different. ⁣
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Why does my chest feel more full? Why do I feel a fast-paced beating in my chest? I feel lighter, maybe even… happier. It’s as if my heart has grown three sizes. Impossible. I’m gonna go see my doctor, and you guys WILL be paying for my medical bills. ⁣
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Well, that sure was eventful. It sounds like the Grinch still “despises” them, but the ol bloke may be warming up to us. Cheers!⁣
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*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 2 days* ...

Oh, Apple Cider,
you make life that much brighter.
Tart apple and some cinnamon
our hearts beat loud within.

But sometimes life calls for some spice,
tossed in the cider (nice).
Enter White Duck’s Apple Cider Chai;
y`all come give it a try.

Up to you whether hot or iced,
either option shall suffice.
Your own lil Christmas treat...
(hey, isn`t that neat?)

So drive on through ol friend,
we’re jazzed to see you soon.
We`ll enjoy a sip and chat
and you have a happy Friday, ya cool cat.

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 3 days* ...

CHRISTMAS LOTUS
(Munirah says hi)

There’s no place like home for the holidays. Especially when there`s an only-SLIGHTLY-creepy Santa peeping from behind the Christmas tree. Hi Anna.

Andddd we’re getting down to the wire with Christmas only being 8 days away - HOW EXCITING... say hello to our Christmas Lotus!

A classic red and green holiday combo rocking the cranberry and tart apple vibes.

Rumor has it that with each Lotus you drink it gets a day closer to Christmas (we wouldn’t recommend drinking 8 lotuses in day though.)

Happy Wednesday ya filthy animal! ...

C IS FOR COOKIE!

Or more specifically, *Cookie Monster Shake*. Named after our favorite cookie-loving friend (Cookie Monster, but also Frankie).

This shake is a flawless cookie experience: double cookie combo topped with whipped cream and a Blue White Mocha drizzle. Mmmmm. Delicious.

With winter break steadily approaching (last day for most of us being this coming Friday), this is a great option for the kiddos. But hey, it`s a solid choice for the grown kiddos too.

You can order the Cookie Monster Shake (or any of our shakes) with espresso too for an added boost, it’ll just change the color a bit to a darker brown.

Now a word from Cookie Monster himself:

“Home is where heart is. Heart is where cookie is. Math clear - cookie is home.”

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 6 Days* ...

SANTA LOTUS & RUDOLPH MOCHA

HO HO HO! Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen. And let’s not forget…Rudolph! Shine as bright as the North Star and guide us for the journey ahead.

Santa’s gearing up for his big day, and he’s gonna need some caffeine to keep him awake all those hours. Sooooo, he sent us a request (via reindeer) to create something special for him and Rudolph (who also enjoys caffeine).

Santa Lotus 🎅

A berry merry mix of flavors topped with a Coconut Milk float.

Rudolph Mocha 🦌

A rich, sweet, and nutty chocolate concoction topped with a Raspberry Soft Beak.

Ahhhh. Two different vibes, but both perfect for a sleigh ride across the world.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight 🎄🌟

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 7 Days* ...

SCENE: It`s Christmas Eve. Everyone is nestled snug in their beds for Santa’s arrival tonight, but Lil Tim can`t sleep. He`s feeling like there`s something he forgot...

Lights on top of the roof lit for Santa’s landing ✅
Reindeer food in the lawn ✅
Cookies and milk for Santa…

SHOOT. How could he forget something that important?! Lil Tim sneaks into the kitchen to look for cookies... but dad must have already scarfed them down. Nada. Now what?

WAIT - stored in the microwave, he finds some Apple Cider Donuts and a Maple Brown Sugar Croissant. Sweet spiced apple cider paired with the essence of a cinnamon roll... baked in a buttery flaky crust.

An ideal snack for Santa’s evening jaunt across the earth.

He sets it out on a festive plate, and Lil Tim then falls asleep soundly, knowing there will be gifts from Santa under the tree when he wakes up.

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 9 Days* ...

Ok listen we’ve given you a lot of options to boost you holiday cheer, but this might by that star that rests on top of the tree.

The one. The only....
Christmas Cake Shake.

A bit of drizzle. A bit a whip. And a sleigh load of holiday sprinkles all in one cup.

What`s it taste like, you ask? Those little Christmas Cake treats you can find in your fave local snack stop. Just like those.

(Pssst - you can order this with or without espresso, just know it will change the color much more brown if you add espresso!)

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 10 Days* ...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - OG LOCATION IS MOVING 12/22/25!
(Yep, in 11 days). Don`t worry - we won`t miss any open days.
STILL DRIVE-THRU ONLY.

We opened our OG location at 3561 US Hwy 19 (aka Moog + 19, or 54 + 19) almost 6 years ago in a 240 square foot building (40 sqft of which are a bathroom). People would literally drive in during construction and say "you shouldn`t build here, this parking lot is dead." We did it anyway, and trauma bonded with NPR / Holiday through the wild COVID years.

We are fanatics about our core values - the first of which is caring for others. You all have become friends and fam. Hopefully we treat you just as well. THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.

The OG building has always been a bit too small - but it`s well-loved and our team are wizards at making use of the space. That location has allowed us to grow to 3 stands now (more coming in 2026, shh). Our founders and all 3 managers live within 15 minutes of the OG stand - this community is home.

Early on we had a storage unit up the street for supplies... then two units... then a secret office in the back of the parking lot (we called it The Pond - where ducks hang out), and with the new stands, we needed still more space.

3535 US Hwy 19 was a bank for a long while, then a pharmacy, and then sat vacant for a year or two while we eyed it from next door. We`ve been remodeling it for the past 6 months., and it`s officially now White Duck HQ, plus Stand Manager Kali`s new stand.

We`ll close a early on Sunday Dec 21st, and open regular hours on Monday Dec 22nd in the new building. No missed days. Still drive-thru only. We`re not interested in building cafes, and love our local ones (we go to them ourselves). This building houses our offices, warehouse, and service tech workroom.

For us, White Duck Espresso is about more than some caffeine and dollars in our team`s pockets. It`s an opportunity to bring a little goodness to the place we live, and to connect with y`all. Thanks for growing with us. Cheers, and onward! ...

The wind rustled the fallen leaves softly outside the window of Clara’s home, creating a soothing atmosphere for her calm afternoon. The air inside was warm and thick with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg. Clara wrapped her hands around a steaming hot Eggnog Latte, watching the swirl of foam and the sprinkle of nutmeg dance along the surface.

She had ordered it on a whim, on her recent trip to White Duck Espresso, lured by the holiday sign that promised “comfort in a cup.” The first sip was a hug - sweet eggnog mingling with rich espresso, creamy and spiced, warming her fingertips with the slightest touch.

She closed her eyes, letting the flavor carry her back to childhood - baking cookies in her grandmother’s kitchen. It was a comforting feeling. While her family lived out of state, she still felt their warmth through her memories.

Outside, the world was cold and still. Inside, she was exactly where she needed to be. ...

DECK THE HALLS LOTUS
(and now, a song)

"Deck the halls with boughs of Lotus,
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la, la.
‘Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la, la."

Yep, that was powerful. The lyricism; the depth of emotion, the obvious artistic weight. If you`re crying, just know it`s ok. We are built to react to such beauty.

Ok moving on, heh. If there’s one drink that can charge your decorative spark and get you into the ultimate holiday mood, let us introduce you to our little friend:

DECK THE HALLS LOTUS

A mix of cinnamon and citrus featuring both Apple Cider and Cranberry Juice instead of any carbonation.

The essence of Christmas in a single cup. A little sweet. A little spice. And a whole lotta nice.

This just might be your way onto Santa’s nice list this year, so plan accordingly next time you come by.

‘TIS THE SEASON EVERYONE! ...