Exhibit II

AmericanoBuilt for endurance.

The americano exists because someone needed espresso to last ninety minutes. It is the marathon of coffees: same engine, longer road, fewer dramatic gestures.

It survives being forgotten on a desk. It tolerates a lid. It asks nothing of you except that it be brought while still warm.

The specification

2 shots. Hot water. A very long afternoon.

12oz
Minimum volume for a serious workload
90 min
Realistic lifespan on a cluttered desk
1
Refill you will inevitably request
The demand

Large americano. Room for nothing. Thank you.

Read it aloud. Then walk to the kitchen.