THE GRIND: NO. 393

Welcome to our curation compilation of sensational stories!

Community members around the globe contributed some fantastic original tales this week, centred around the one true elixir of life- coffee! We enjoyed the passion in these posts, and as all good coffee pals do, we wanted to share a cup of them with you!

Cinnamon Cup Coffee is centred around creating a virtual coffeehouse environment, which energises its occupants with the digital ambience of coffee creativity. We hope you will adore these posts as much as we did.

If you find inspiration in them, too, why not amplify the love? Sharing our joy through chatting with other authors is the next best thing to buying them a cup of coffee. What a perfect way to thank them for a great read!

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WHAT'S A DAY WITH COFFEE LIKE?

✨"This morning I got up early, as I do every day, to take my morning walk and start planning my day. In the dim light of dawn, waiting for the first rays of light to illuminate my path, I enjoyed the gentle breeze in the company of a delicious cup of coffee." @annafenix

A big SURPRISE with a great COFFEE!…

✨"Yesterday I had the opportunity to see my youngest daughter, who was in Maracay/Aragua State, at her mother-in-law's house, about 3 hours from where I live. I travelled alone in my car during that time. She decided to leave her mother-in-law's house and wait for me at a bakery near the house where they sell coffee (which, according to her, is very good), since she knows that after a long road trip, there's nothing like a good cup of coffee." @tibilopez

An Expected View

✨"It's been a while since I've spent time with my cousins. Today was a great day. We finally managed to arrange a date. I had agreed to spend a couple of days with them, and we finally did. What I loved about it all was that my arrival coincided with coffee time and International Coffee Day. While the table was being set, upon my arrival, laughter and warm hugs immediately greeted me. I immediately took a seat. And as I greeted them, that aroma of coffee also enveloped me." @lanoican

Coffee among friends at HIVE

✨"What caught my attention the most was that even the cups are personalised with the logo and name of the place. That small but significant detail gives it a unique touch, as if each sip carried with it the history and heart of those who created it." @crisch23

My cafe break at Coffee Aurora

✨"This is a small shopping centre that has a little bit of everything—restaurants, department stores, and, of course, several coffee shops—but the one that caught my eye was this one, because it’s located right in the middle of several stores. I went in looking for a good cup of coffee, and as soon as I saw this little coffee oasis, I sat down and ordered two lattes, since I was with my youngest daughter and we took a break from our errands there." @brujita18

International coffee day

✨"There was also a barista who taught us how to prepare the coffee and then add the milk, which gave it creaminess in the machine, emphasising that the milk should not be reheated because it makes you feel sick. He finished by making two designs in the coffee with milk and then distributed it among those present. We didn't add sugar because it was delicious as it was." @chironga67

Coffee is always a reason to celebrate

✨"I only know a few coffee shops in my area, so yesterday I started celebrating with my wife at home.
I don't have any photos of it here, as I don't know if it's legal or not allowed to take photos.
One of the things we've wanted to do since we found out about International Coffee Day is to finally buy a coffee maker that can make several types of coffee. " @riblaeditores

My brunch time ☕️🥐🥪 : Ostaria Dai Zemei - Venice Italy 🛶🇮🇹

✨"Many couples come here for meals and drinks, making this bar and restaurant a highlight. We ordered coffee and puccino for breakfast, choosing a seat where it was quite hot. Even though it was early, we drank coffee to create a relaxing atmosphere." @miingjazz

Near-Stale Cake and other things

✨"This one is supposed to mimic the flavour of a Milky Way bar. It does not do it, but it has some elements of it. I think it is difficult to mimic the thing that goes in the middle. That weird kind of candy that has a flexible texture. I cannot remember the name of the thing, but it is almost always present in candy bars like the one mentioned above. Anyways, the cake piece was in that stage of entering the realm of staleness." @bertrayo

Coffee: it is synonymous with love, joy and gratitude in every sip

✨"Although I am aware that coffee is not a completely healthy drink for children, I decided to adjust the drink by increasing the amount of milk and softening it with just a touch of foamy coffee flavour. We know that milk is rich in vitamins and calcium for all of us who consume it, while my husband and I, who love coffee, inverted the proportions to have an unforgettable experience." @sidalim88