Coffee · by Valeria López · 2026-10-06
Notes from a very normal lunch break with Coffee from my late summer notes
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where cafes stopped feeling new.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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Maya Williams · 5 likes
That last line is excellent. The quiet Sunday version is even more interesting.
Daniel Kiptoo · 1 likes
I am saving this for the next time I overthink coffee. My friend tried it in Berlin and had the opposite result. A squeeze of lemon would probably wake it up.
Cozy Coder · 1 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it.
Lina Al Harbi · 1 likes
I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. This is more useful on a tired winter than on a perfect day. I would absolutely hover near the kitchen for this.
Isha Menon · 1 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Nairobi mentioned. My friend tried it in Dublin and had the opposite result.
Pablo Martín · 1 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. I would love to see a follow-up after 6 weeks.
Chloe Davis · 0 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. I learned that one the expensive way.
Maya Putri · 0 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.