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ultralite001

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6. Coffee...

Reply to Sun-Moon (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 10:08 AM

Jan 15

The rattle of beans in the grinder
The “wur” as they grind
The set up of the carafe
The aroma of freshly ground beans added to the filter
The scent as water creates the “bloom”
The tinkle as the dark magic liquid is produced
The excitement while stirring the slurry in a favorite mug
The satisfaction pouring the coffee
The comfort w/ that first sip, first whiff, first swallow
For one moment, all is right w/ the world + I can do anything…

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What's your daily simple joy? [View all] Sun-Moon Jan 15 OP

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Coffee... ultralite001 Jan 15 #6

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