Like every morning he waited for the magic of his elixir to unfold, when the familiar rich aroma wafted into his nostrils slowly but steadily luring him out of his slumber.
Vaidehi, his wife stood at the kitchen counter, with her damp-from-shower hair secured with a towel, pouring it from a steel tumbler to a vessel, back and forth, in mechanically swift movements – the heavenly brew that mingled the dark honey colored decoction with sugared steaming milk, bubbling with a frothy promise that rared him to face each day with renewed invigoration.
Ah…the wonders of a hot freshly brewed filter coffee…ask a South-Indian, what it does to their mornings!
This post is written forΒ Five sentence fiction for FreshΒ atΒ Lillie McFerrin Writes.
I miss filter coffee so much I could cry a river! Lovely post. π
Aww…why don't you grab one at the nearest South-Indian food joint Sam?
I LOVE the smell and taste of coffee which you have brought so alive in your post and I would crave it right now if it weren't for the fact that I rarely drink it now … π <3
I wonder what made you stop drinking coffee Elly? I'm glad I could make you crave for it π
Mmmm, coffee – now I'd like a cuppa! Well done. π
Thanks Laurel! Hope you managed to savor your cuppa π
Absolutely love this post. The perfume of coffee makes the day exciting:)
Thank you Vishal! Coffee sure has an uplifting aroma.
Despite the fact that I dislike coffee, your description is so warm and vibrant! Excellent take on the prompt!
Hey, thanks Shailaja! I wonder if you're really a South-Indian…how can you not like coffee?! π
I am off to make my cuopa. You tempted me. π
He he he…I hope you enjoyed your cuppa Rekha π
Aiiyooo you made me crave for filter coffee !! π
Nabanita, what's stopping you from grabbing one at the nearest South-Indian cafe?! Go get it π
I can smell the heavenly brew right here…. Nicely done, Vinodini π
Heavenly, isn't it Beloo?! Glad you likr it. Thank you π
Loved the rich descriptions! Not filter coffee, but having my culpa right now while reading this! π
*cuppa #damnautocorrect
Thanks Aditi! Enjoy your coffee. No worries about the auto correct π
The wonders of a hot freshly brewed filter coffee…. the most welcoming smell anytime, anywhere! π
But of course Sheethal! Nothing beats filter coffee, isn't it?!
On this cold, dreary, snowy day in Wisconsin, this post brings a big of warmth. Thanks for sharing. I'll have my cuppa now please.
Jeffrey, I'm glad to have added some warmth to your cold surroundings! Hope you enjoyed your cuppa π
Ah! You said it Vinodini, there is no alternative for filter coffee and there never will be one. The way you described it, I am craving for one now.
Glad you agree with me on this Keirthana. Go ahead, satiate your craving π
Couldn't agree more about the coffee. What magic a well brewed cup can do!
Loved the tale.
Thanks Deboshree! It indeed is a magical cuppa π
I love my morning cuppa. I love filter coffee. I think it is a great brew to have while sitting around and chattering with friends and family.