Every morning, it's not the 8:30 alarm clock that wakes me up, but "a bowl" of hot latte. Why not a cup? The answer is simple - nowadays, I'm no longer in a state that can be awakened by just a small cup of coffee.
In the past, I always followed the proper proportion: 18 grams of coffee beans, extracted 36 milliliters of concentrated milk, and the milk foam was smooth and dense. The taste was just right, rich and fragrant. But since embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, this bit of caffeine seems to have been diluted by the daily fatigue and simply can't support the to-do list all over my mind. Now, just add 20 grams of beans directly. When extracting, deliberately wait a few more seconds. Even if there is a slightly burnt and bitter over-extraction taste, it still makes me more alert than the bland taste. Sometimes, staring at the dark brown concentrated liquid at the bottom of the cup, I think that in the end, I should just drink the pure concentrated liquid and force the machine to be turned on.
When it comes to starting a business, outsiders only see the excitement of "venturing", but only oneself knows how lonely it is. Especially in today's environment, one has to find their own direction and shoulder their own challenges. The only support that can be held in hand, apart from the sentimental "ideal", is this cup of coffee every morning.
Over time, making coffee has become an unshakable ritual: the rustling sound of grinding beans, the dripping sound of extraction, and the pouring of milk into the concentrated vortex, each step seems to be pressing the "start button" for a new day's battle. When the warm liquid slides down my throat, the slight bitterness with a hint of strength will instantly wake me up - after drinking this cup, there is no reason to slack off. I want to be a diligent little ox and horse, and keep going... Come on!
