Sun soaks from the large window of the coffee shop, playing with the gauze curtains to create a golden aurora borealis. The air filled with roasted arabica, can bring a momentary sojourn to any mood.
The charming voice of the charismatic barista alerts me to her question.
"Why would you skim?"
Its crema. It's bitter.
(Knowing smile)
The joy is when you stir it. The bitter is also a part of the espresso, journey of beans. What you taste is the evolution, smooth, dark, bitter, a culmination of the perfect blend.
Savor it, dear.
Let the bitter perfect you.
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thanks, Christopher
Brian Mackinney almost 2 years ago
Have to kick start my day with all those sensations. Am l an addict?
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago
Well then, Verity, not knowing anything about ‘crema’, I have just researched it and read both sides of the to skim or not to skim arguments. I shall enjoy conducting the experiment myself. Thanks for that!
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Welcome to the club, Brian!
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thanks Neville. Waiting for your verdict!
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thanks, Sully
Sarah Oakes almost 2 years ago
This is lovely beautiful descriptions and full of the senses can taste it as.you read
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thank you,Sarah
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thanks Lisa, Jeff and LazyM
VerityAlways almost 2 years ago
Thanks, Frenchie!