Giving chocolates to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day might be the quintessential action associated with February. Yet, if life is so much like a box of chocolates as the endearing Forrest Gump would have us believe, you’ve got no choice but to make the most of each one you get. It doesn’t matter if those chocolates represent the days or years or even life’s sweetest moments—cherish them to the fullest extent.
This February, celebrate the best of times, the best relationships in your life, and the best of you. Spoil yourself and those you love with Drift’s February Scent of the Month: Coffee & Cacao. Join the Scent of the Month Club to receive your Coffee & Cacao luxury car freshener designed to indulge every day of the year.
Rich Espresso’s Earthy Energy
The coffee bean often marks the origin of the many full-bodied beverages—hot and cold—we enjoy as a morning pick-me-up. If you distill the essence of coffee, however, you end up with espresso. Richly energizing, earthy, and yet lacking a tart bitterness, espresso strikes an intriguing balance that can prove dangerous if not respected.
As part of the Coffee & Cacao Scent of the Month, rich espresso represents the underlying current of energy that propels life from one end to the other—wherever that end may be. Sometimes, we’re only able to handle what lies before us, one cup at a time. At other times, we sip slowly, savoring every note—and still others, we overindulge with reckless abandon.
The best part about espresso isn’t the energy it provides or the delectable taste it delivers. No, it’s the ability to share those moments with those we love. We may not drink from the same cup, but the shared experiences forge a bond stronger than any coffee.
The Many Complexities of the Cacao Bean
Seeds contain limitless potential, as is the case with the cacao bean. Covered in a white pulp when harvested from cacao pods, cacao beans resemble a mix of dark peanuts and coffee beans. They’re the main ingredient in countless delicacies, from bar chocolate and cacao tea to hot cocoa, cocoa butter, and chocolate liquor.
Similar to espresso, cacao beans have an earthy taste that’s not necessarily as sweet as the chocolate you’re probably thinking of right now. Raw cacao nibs are considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants. However, cacao beans must go through processing before they become the chocolatey foods many of us crave—whether or not it’s February or Valentine’s Day.
If a seed pod contains so much potential, then it’s only fair to equate the cacao bean to the start of something new. These beans have value through every stage, from a slightly bitter note as nibs to the rich, smooth chocolate that tantalizes our taste buds. It’s truly wonderful how such a small bean can lead to something bigger, better, and more satisfying.
Svelte Steamed Milk
There’s no denying that steamed milk elevates a drink, whether you enjoy a latte, cortado, or cappuccino. Its frothy texture resembles the suds of a luxurious bubble bath or the fluffy yet silky texture of a warm blanket. Steamed milk does take a bit of skill to create, but it’s well worth the effort when you take that first sip.
If espresso represents life’s underlying current of energy and the cacao bean the start of something new, the airy lightness of steamed milk provides comfort and creativity, helping to ease the path ahead. The white foam tops our drinks like a plush down comforter, but it’s also an expression of creativity upon the espresso’s surface. With enough practice, you can create any image you like.
Vanilla Extract’s Deep Vibrance
Left to their own devices, the espresso, cacao bean, and steamed milk in February’s Coffee & Cacao would make a stunning trio. Yet the vanilla extract’s deep, grounding nature unites them without diminishing any individual characteristics. The vanilla augments independent scent notes, evoking each essence in turn.
Vanilla extract rounds out our metaphor as the deep-rooted happiness and joy life can bring, sometimes at the most unexpected moments. Warm and inviting, these moments represent the sweetness life holds in store. Vanilla signals the moments our hearts leap in our chest, miss a beat, or swell with love.
Sure, at times, we have to scrape down to the core to discover the happiest moments. Yet, when you gather them all together, each speck of joy contributes to a lifetime full of cherished moments that beg to be relived. Incorporating all that glee into the many creations our hands can manage goes to show you that with a little positivity, the most wonderful things are possible.
Surround Yourself With Luxurious Scents, Courtesy of Drift
The smells that surround us greatly affect our mood, regardless of where we are. This year, take the time to create your own scentscape with premium scented products from Drift designed specifically for your car and your home. Our February Scent of the Month is just the tip of the iceberg.
For example, our Home Scent of the Month Club also features specially curated scents selected by the experts at Drift. This month’s scent is also Coffee & Cacao so that you can extend the benefits of a premium car freshener to your home. Our stylish Home Scent Diffuser effortlessly blends into any home decor, whether you place it in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, or living room.
If Coffee & Cacao has inspired you to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently this year, we’ve compiled a list of hand-picked luxurious products. Our Open Road cologne and Scented Candle in Vanilla Woods may not last as long as your love—for yourself, your partner, or life—but they’re powerful nonetheless. You can also gift a subscription if you prefer a choose-your-own-adventure option.
Indulge Yourself Every Month With a Premium Scent Subscription
This February, treat yourself and your loved ones with a sumptuous Drift subscription. Join the Scent of the Month Club to experience sophisticated scents curated by the scent experts at Drift. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications about our limited-edition scent drops and exclusive deals.
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