Are We Enslaved by Coffee Machines and a Handful of Corporates?
Well over 20-30 years since I started drinking coffee, I have always consumed whatever was offered to me, whether it be off-the-shelf instant coffee or a cup from a local coffee shop. I never truly experienced the richness of coffee until recently when I was transported into an entirely new and unknown world of specialty coffee. The profound and lasting impression that specialty coffee can achieve is nothing short of magic, especially with just a few grams of freshly ground coffee (I would call it 19 Gram Magic).
It made me ponder why I was not aware that coffee could taste different, transcending the mere bitterness I had associated with it for so long. This discovery hooked me into the enchanting world of coffee – the diverse coffee-producing countries, their unique washing methods, the roasting process, and the entire journey, you could say.
In the past, Coffeehouses played a pivotal role in spreading modern democracy, fostering the Enlightenment, and giving birth to periodical literature.
While it might not be practical to have the same leisurely pace in today's fast-paced world, one realization struck me profoundly: in the midst of the fast-food culture, we seem to have lost touch with the simple joys of new experiences and flavors.
Is it time to pause and ask ourselves how?