Coffee · by Kabir Khan · 2026-09-23

Notes from a very normal late summer with Coffee for absolute beginners

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where espresso stopped feeling new.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

I tried this in Buenos Aires with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

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Solar Lantern · 12 likes

I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.

Cozy Mango · 3 likes

There is probably a middle ground here. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the kitchen.

Amina Okafor · 3 likes

That last line is excellent. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a coworking table.

Lucas Dubois · 3 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. The quiet Sunday version is even more interesting.

Mariana Costa · 2 likes

Useful intention, poor execution. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.

Arif Hasan · 1 likes

Can you share what you tried before this? A little friction removed goes a long way.

Mara Fischer · 1 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. The social part surprised me too.