I look forward to coffee. It doesn't matter in what form. I look forward to the practice of making it or the practice of going out and buying it. Grinding, assembling the percolator, turning on the burner. Walking to the cafe. The light banter with the baristas. Filling up a cup at the gas station with the glass decanters. Pairing it with a donut dripping in glaze, or some jam and toast, a bagel and lox, a croissant. The names and orders shouted, the frenetic bustle of a midtown coffee shop, the quiet of a dusty cafe with cool aunt decor. An espresso before a night out (chic), a cup after a good dinner (ties it all together). The taste, the fact that it's such a widely acceptable drug that so many of us take. It's a small ritual we do to help us out a little bit. Get us ready, get us going.
Oct 7, 2024
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How does one slog through the diurnal despair? The sickness unto death? The quotidian fear and trembling? It’s simple: v60, simple burr grinder, single origin coffee beans, spring water, heat source, and a scale. This is, truly, what brings me joy. What brings me hope. I know, before I go to sleep each night, that awaiting me the next day is a cup(s) of Joe that rivals anything being served in “specialty coffee shops” all across the world. Seriously. It’s the ritual. I recommend tradecoffee for ur beans. Godbless
Nov 25, 2024
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After a long year of mindlessly drinking pre-ground french press or instant (shame me) coffee, it felt like a tiring morning task to get me through the day. Recently my friend convinced me to put more love into making my morning cup of coffee. That means hand grinding and measuring my beans to make sure that I can make a consistently tasty cup every single time. It all started with this JavaPresse hand grinder for the beans, and an Aeropress coffee maker brewed using the inverted method for consistency. The difference in smell and taste is remarkable, and I don't think I'll ever settle for less. Sure it takes more time and effort, but it has become a healthy and refreshing self care routine to kick the day.
Jun 1, 2021
I’m a barista so often my coffee drinking experience is Chugging some Iced Bullshit Behind the Espresso Machine Mid-Shift. therefore, when I get to make my first coffee of the day a peaceful little ritual? Wow oh wow… and now that the trees lining my block are popping the hell off wow it feels amazing
May 27, 2024
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a study issued last month found that dancing is the most effective way of treating and mitigating depression. Walking, therapy, and yoga also outpaced SSRIs. and if you're saying 'oh this was probably funded by Big Dance', there's no evidence of that and if you're saying 'that's just what a Big Dance shill would say', well honey you're right
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