A Coffee Talk: Story by Ida Tomshinsky

A Coffee Talk: Story by Ida Tomshinsky

My morning starts with a warm cup of coffee. It is a ritual and a long-time tradition to start the morning with a cup of coffee that help the energy of the morning goodness to kick in. How do I like my coffee? A little bit of creamer, no sugar for the first best cup of coffee in the morning that gives both satisfaction and energy. Later, there are the strong black espresso or a cappuccino with a cream form deliciousness in afternoon. Mm, it is the worst to say. There is a song in the Sir Tom Jones late album Surrounded by Time entitled "One More Cup of Coffee." The lyrics have awesome words: "One more cup of coffee before I go below the valley."

In my early youth, when I worked at the downtown library in the heart of the medieval aged city, surrounded by cafes with coffee and cakes and other bakeries' goodies, coffee was my quick lunch of the day. Of course, a coffee mug what a working person brings for lunch to work. Somehow, coffee makes everything warmer, better, and fulfilled.

My mind is going to the lovely memories of my happy mornings. I wake up and go straight to the computer, my husband goes to the kitchen where he already prepares my pink coffee mug to make me coffee, with some coffee creamer half-and-half and no sugar. Such a treat for his princess! These memories I keep close to my heart. I am tearing up just thinking about it. Pure heart, pure love in a small cup of coffee.

I do not discriminate against other beverages such as water, hot cup of tea, lemon or cucumber water, but coffee is at the top of the list. Coffee has a long history. Arabic at the Middle East, Brazilian, Columbian, Cuban traditions have deep cultural roots. Cuban Cafecito is a staple of the daily life in Miami. However, Finland leads the Scandinavian culture and tradition of drinking coffee at the northeastern European map.

Recently, I learned a secret code. When somebody asks you out for a cup of coffee, the person wants to learn about you more on a personal level.

Tomshinsky@2025

Review: What a heartfelt story! Your reflections on coffee as a morning ritual and a source of warmth and connection are truly touching. The way you weave in personal memories, like your husband preparing your favorite cup, adds such a lovely depth to your narrative. It's wonderful how coffee can evoke feelings of love and nostalgia while also being a part of various cultural traditions. Keep sharing your beautiful stories; they resonate with so many!