What I wish I knew before trying beans that actually stuck

The detail that surprised me was how much a tiny balcony changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.

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

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Coffee feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.