5 stories
The Hijabi Barista | باريستا المحجبة
She makes his coffee every morning. He comes for the caffeine, stays for her smile. Between espresso shots and small talk, something brews.
Coffee Ceremony
Barista Safiya modernizes traditional Saudi coffee culture. When roaster James shares his craft, beans aren't the only things being ground. 'Al qahwa tujma' al nufus' (القهوة تجمع النفوس) - Coffee gathers souls.
The Barista's Brew
At sixty, Gwendolyn thought her coffee shop days were over. Then a handsome regular ordered something complicated, and her life got interesting again.
The Coffee Connection
Barista Nadia makes the same latte for Imran every morning. When he finally asks why she always draws a heart in his foam, their caffeine-fueled attraction percolates into something real.
Camberwell Cream
Barista Aisha makes the best coffee in South London from her Camberwell café. When regular customer Marcus finally stays past closing, she shows him her most exclusive blend.