Of Coffee and other tragedies/Del café y otras tragedias

in Cinnamon Cup Coffee10 days ago

MAKEUP_2025052019375567_1.jpg


When there was not even a trace of black dust left in the well, a shipment arrived from abroad. My aunt, my father's sister, was sending us provisions to help us in the face of the tremendous crisis we are living today in Cuba. Happy to have our food problems solved, I looked in the big blue nylon envelope to see if there were any more hidden surprises; I was thinking about the fundamental complement. What a joy! Among the food there was a red and yellow package whose content was like the expected miracle come true: a package of coffee.

Two hundred and eighty-two grams of powder, with a presentation that seemed to me beautiful. On the red and yellow wrapper, the letters of the name El Dorado could be distinguished. Colombian coffee, espresso type, with a perfect flavor, strong aroma and whose permanence in the palate is only characteristic of the beans coming from the country of the vallenato.
“A coffee with flavor”, I thought and so it is.


IMG_20250520_185917_929.jpg


At full speed I prepared the old coffee pot, which lost part of the handle in a battle with my father's forgetfulness. My head was already aching from lack of caffeine in my body.


IMG_20250520_185930_631.jpg


When I was ready to take it to the electric stove, the blackout came.
— Ah, calamity, why does the Fairy insist on upsetting me!—I asked with all the drama.
But I breathed: "Don't panic, Maia. There is no electricity, no gas, but you have our daily coal".
So, neither short nor lazy, I set out to perform the ritual of lighting the Olympic pyre in the improvised bonfire.


IMG_20250520_185522_961.jpg


IMG_20250520_185646_835.jpg

IMG_20250520_185733_649.jpg


I placed the pieces on the stove, lit the ash reservoir to preheat the charcoal until it ignited. I waited stoically for the centuries of the ten minutes that the process takes.

Once the coals were ready I placed the coffee pot directly on them so that the coffee would not take longer than necessary to brew. I looked at the coffee pot with the same thirst of a dog. Uffff, another 12 eternal minutes until the beautiful sound of the liquid began to be felt and the seductive aroma impregnated the atmosphere of the patio!


IMG_20250520_192029_344.jpgIMG_20250520_193203_666.jpg

At last!

Two level spoonfuls of sugar in the aluminum jug, pour the wonderful liquid, mix with the help of the spoon and then into the cup.


IMG_20250520_193422_937.jpgIMG_20250520_193621_332.jpg

I took a first sip to delight my palate. Second sip to give thanks for the moment. Third sip: Goodbye headache! Fourth sip to smile and enjoy the always wonderful experience of drinking coffee.


MAKEUP_2025052019381731_1.jpg


Thus was sealed another chapter of this incredible adventure, full of adventures, emotion and everything that defines a tragic heroine who faces her destiny and overcomes it with the help of coal until she reaches that meeting with her cup of coffee.


MAKEUP_2025052019384473_1.jpg


This is how I sum up my day, which started out sad and then, in the afternoon, turned into joy and satisfaction. As I commented to a hiver friend of mine in one of her posts: I drink coffee, therefore I am. I know that all of you, lovers of this exquisite beverage, will understand me.

Until the next cup of coffee...

If you like my blog, I would love for you to join my Fanbase by clicking here


©Copyright 2025 Maia Mayrelis Ruiz Torres. All rights reserved.


I invite you to visit the project DRIP - WITNESS NODE - BPUD

Support the witness and vote for TheBbhProject! Project carried out by @bradleyarrow


2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHir9abEcfyUJdne2NmRpPev8XTWsNCo7d7QfjJweYZDGExmMB2f8Y8LJas2JagQetrn9vWVbZdCAfCUaoDLo2QcwREf41XPyKaPJMFsVnuxggjgWPbb.gif


4_20250215_063615_0003.png



MAKEUP_2025052019375567_1.jpg


Cuando ya no quedaba ni vestigio del polvo negro en el pozuelo, llegó un envío del exterior. Mi tía, hermana de mi padre, nos mandaba provisiones para ayudarnos ante la crisis tremenda que hoy vivimos en Cuba. Feliz por tener los problemas alimentarios resueltos, busqué en el sobre de nylon, grande y azul, si había alguna sorpresa más escondida; pensaba en el complemento fundamental. Mayor alegría !!! Entre los alimentos estaba un paquete, rojo y amarillo cuyo contenido era como el milagro esperado y vuelto realidad: un paquete de café.

Doscientos ochenta y dos gramos de polvo, con una presentación, que me pareció bellísima. Sobre la envoltura roja y amarilla, se distinguían las letras del nombre El Dorado. Café colombiano, tipo express, con un sabor perfecto, fuerte aroma y cuya permanencia en el paladar solo es característica de los granos provenientes del país del vallenato.
"Un café con sabrosura", pensé y así es.


IMG_20250520_185917_929.jpg


A toda velocidad preparé la vieja cafetera, que perdió parte del asa en una batalla con los olvidos de mi padre. Ya me dolía la cabeza por falta de cafeína en el cuerpo.

Cuando estaba lista para llevarla a la hornilla electrica, llegó el apagón.
— ¡ Ah, calamidad, por qué el Hado se empeña en contrariarme! —inquirí con todo el drama.
Pero respiré. " Sin pánico, Maia. No hay electricidad , ni gas pero tienes el carbón nuestro de cada día".

Así que , ni corta ni perezosa, me dispuse a realizar el ritual de encendido de la pira olímpica en el improvisado fogón.


IMG_20250520_185522_961.jpg


IMG_20250520_185646_835.jpg


IMG_20250520_185733_649.jpg


Dispuse los trozos en la hornilla, encendí el reservorio de cenizas para precalentar el carbón hasta lograr que encendiera. Esperé estoicamente los siglos de los diez minutos que demora el proceso.

Ya listas las brasas puse la cafetera directamente sobre ellas para que el café no demorara más de lo necesario en colar. Miraba la cafetera con la misma sed de un perro. ¡Uffff, otros 12 minutos eternos hasta que el hermoso sonido del líquido comenzó a dejarse sentir y el aroma seductor impregnó el ambiente del patio!


IMG_20250520_192029_344.jpgIMG_20250520_193203_666.jpg

¡Al fin!

Dos cucharadas rasas de azúcar en el jarro de aluminio, verter el líquido maravilloso, mezclar con ayuda de la cuchara y luego a la taza.


IMG_20250520_193422_937.jpgIMG_20250520_193621_332.jpg

Dí un primer sorbo para deleitarme el paladar. Segundo sorbo para agradecer por el momento. Tercer sorbo: ¡ Adiós dolor de cabeza! Cuarto sorbo para sonreír y disfrutar la siempre maravillosa experiencia que es beber café.


MAKEUP_2025052019381731_1.jpg


Así quedaba sellado otro capitulo de esta increíble aventura, llena de peripecias emoción y todo cuanto define a una heroína trágica que se enfrenta a su destino y le vence ayudada por el carbón hasta lograr ese encuentro con su taza de café.


MAKEUP_2025052019384473_1.jpg



De esta manera resumo mi día, que empezó triste y luego , en la tarde devino en alegría y satisfacción. Como le comentaba a una amiga hiver en uno de sus post : Bebo café, luego existo. Sé que todos ustedes, amantes de esta exquisita bebida, me comprenderán.

Hasta la próxima taza de café...


Si le gusta mi blog me encantaría que se uniera a mi Fanbase by clicking here


©Copyright 2025 Maia Mayrelis Ruiz Torres. All rights reserved.


I invite you to visit the project DRIP - WITNESS NODE - BPUD

Support the witness and vote for TheBbhProject! Project carried out by @bradleyarrow


2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHir9abEcfyUJdne2NmRpPev8XTWsNCo7d7QfjJweYZDGExmMB2f8Y8LJas2JagQetrn9vWVbZdCAfCUaoDLo2QcwREf41XPyKaPJMFsVnuxggjgWPbb.gif


Sort:  

This post brought back a lot of memories. Years ago I was in your situation. I totally understand @maiasun84. As we say here, after the storm comes the calm, thanks to your aunt you were able to enjoy this delicious charcoal coffee, the flavor is incredible. As long as we can enjoy this precious liquid, it is a blessing. I hope all your problems are resolved. A big hug from afar 🤗☕

Certainly a saving shipment and much enjoyed despite the delay. The charcoal put that magical quality it has of setting the flavor. So glad you stopped by and commented. Mo much appreciated. Hugs of light

Sending you Ecency curation votes.😉

I'm very grateful for receiving #Ecency's support and yours, @iamjadeline

A parody from a fictional book

I must confess that this note has been delightful. I laughed a lot and it did me good to do so. It was also accompanied by my cup of coffee while doing it, so it has been an exquisite moment. Thank you for it and for the support.☺️

!BBH

Sending you hugs. Greetings to @cathyarrow

!BBH Thank you :)

🙏🏻🤗🌻

Got my hug, 🫂 thank you !

🤗🥰🌻

que bueno te hayas tomado tu merecido café y mas aun disfrutarlo. gracias por compartir esta experiencia

Gracias a ti por llegar y leerme. Ha Sido un placer compartir la historia con todos. Saludos y bendiciones

The aroma of your coffee would makes you crave for another cup, honestly the brewed from the charcoal is different and more yummy because it was boil naturally.

Likewise. The process in the charcoal is slowed down and therefore the full flavor of the ground grain is extracted more successfully. Of course, I drank two cups jjjjj🤭😁

Receiving a pack of coffee from abroad was pure enjoy. Using the charcoal for boiling makes it look traditional. Preparing coffee with charcoal I think adds to its distinctive taste. I'm sure that cup of coffee brought peace to your mind and delight to your heart.

It was!!! A total enjoyment, a moment of physical and mental relaxation. Preparing it in charcoal is really magical because it is a lengthy process that makes the flavor more noticeable and the aroma as well. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.

He disfrutado cada momento con la misma pasión con que los has descrito. Conozco la sensación de la espera y luego el premio: el olor, ese aroma que revitaliza hasta al que duerme ajeno a todo y se levanta como el primero para beber y deleitarse con un sabor único que le transfiere el carbón a lo hecho con tanto sacrificio.
Es más, ¡ahora voy a preparar la cafetera y visualizar que compartimos juntos una nueva colada!

Ese aroma es la vida misma. Y tú estás conmigo en casa colada. Después de todo bebemos café en la misma taza 🤭😜❤️😘😘😘😘

Greetings bella! Many setbacks to be able to enjoy the best Colombian coffee. Uff nothing like the aroma and coffee of this delicious coffee, but when there is a desire for coffee every task is achieved and in the end you did it. And all the bad things went away. I am glad you enjoyed your aunt's gift. Hugs

Greetings, my friend.
Nothing stands between a genuine desire and our coffee. That's !!!! Thank you for this beautiful comment. I appreciate it very much. No shortage of coffee!!!

You could say the coal saved your day and made you reconnect with that wonderful friend who feels so good when you drink it. Cheers to that reunion with delicious coffee.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.☕

Excellent day.

When you have a craving for an exquisite coffee, neither the absence of gas or light will put stop you, we become intentional and we engineer a new method
A hug 😘 I loved reading the perseverance.

I drink coffee, therefore I am! This was such a captivating read. It's amazing how a single cup of coffee can transform a day. So glad you had that moment of pure joy and satisfaction.

That's right. A cup of coffee is totally powerful. It works like magic on me. What a pleasure that you enjoyed the reading. I really appreciate your words. Thank you for stopping by.