At a certain point in the semester, it will become boring to drink a Tatte latte for the umpteenth time. For those who are willing to venture out of the familiarity of the square, the wider Boston area has rewards in store. Ride the T to Davis Square, and take a scenic stroll through calm, tree-lined streets in Somerville to Yego Coffee. Their high quality Rwandan coffee and homey atmosphere are a charming respite from the bustling beat of college life.

Yego Coffee is a family-owned coffee shop. Its owners, Fatuma and Francois Tuyishime, have deep-rooted connections to the coffee business, with Tuyishime’s family having been coffee farmers. Alongside their drinks and pastries, they sell coffee bags and bi-monthly subscriptions of single source Rwandan coffee beans. The store has been selected as one of Boston Globe’s Best of the Best for coffee places in Boston for three consecutive years.

Yego Coffee’s unassuming exterior is easy to miss. The darkly tinted windows hide the interior, adding an element of surprise. Once inside, one is immediately greeted by bags of coffee beans and espresso machines. The windows, white walls, and bright light give the store an airy and friendly vibe. Geometric artwork and pictures of coffee farms grace the walls, reminders of the storeowners’ culture and story.

The menu features coffee staples alongside teas, matcha, and masala chai with hot and cold options. There are also select pastries in a glass display case on the counter. Prices are fair — $4.90 for a cappuccino — though non-dairy milk costs 50 cents extra. Baristas prepare the drinks quickly, but the limited seating may be occupied by other customers working on their laptops, meaning one may have to stand at the counter or take a drink to go.

Those lucky enough to find a seat can enjoy the baristas’ exquisite latte art on hot drinks. The tasty creations depict everything from swans to hearts in their delicate, yet thick milk foam.

Even when the store is full, the atmosphere is still relaxing and relatively quiet. The surrounding neighborhood is equally laid-back, making for a soothing experience.

“Yego” means yes in Kinyarwanda — Rwanda’s national language — and is a word that exudes positivity and hope to the coffee shop’s owners. The name is perfectly suited to the cafe and its coffee. The first sip of the cappuccino yields a rich taste and deep aroma. While fairly strong, the coffee is not bitter. It has an earthy and sweet taste, even without adding sugar. The drink’s milky, soft texture is pleasant, exhibiting a perfect coffee to milk ratio. The cappuccino is served in a cute and stout mug, complete with a saucer.

The iced mocha is sweeter, but not overpoweringly so. It has an addictive chocolate taste, with an aftertaste of espresso that adds complexity, making the mocha infinitely better than just chocolate milk. Yego Coffee’s iced drinks are not watery, with their iced mocha having a consistent creamy texture. Despite a slightly granulated texture, the matcha similarly does not disappoint. With oat milk, the matcha latte is equally as creamy as the cappuccino and mocha, and its bright green color rivals the green of the foliage outside.

A trip to Yego Coffee is worth the trek, even as the weather grows harsher. If you find yourself in Davis Square, Yego Coffee is an easy place to say yes to.

—Staff Writer Canela Tustin can be reached at [email protected].