Exhibit I
EspressoNo time for a mug.
Espresso is coffee with the small talk removed. Nine bars of pressure, a thumb of dark liquid, and a person who suddenly remembers all of their passwords.
It is served in a cup designed for a doll, which is exactly why you should bring two. Do not add water. Do not add opinions.
The specification
1 shot. 25 seconds. Zero negotiation.
- 25s
- Extraction time, roughly the length of your excuse
- 2
- Correct number of shots, always
- 0
- Sugars required by anyone with a spine
The demand
“One espresso. Standing up. Right now.”
Read it aloud. Then walk to the kitchen.