The business-men sat at the front of the bus each clutched take-out coffee from Starbucks or Cafe Nero. The girls sat giggling, with sun-glasses perched on their heads and Paul's Boutique bags resting at their feet, were sipping prettily from Costa take-out cups. And at the rear of the bus congregated a group of school-kids, both male and female, drinking McDonalds coffee. Actually, as an afterthought, it was probably hot chocolate.
The 'class' system in terms of coffee, I thought to myself. I didn't have a coffee in my hand, unlike everyone else on the bus, so I don't know where that puts me.
There's a system in which many people live their lives, particularly those I've seen on my journey to work this week. People dashing across the street, literally risking their lives, on their mobiles and heading straight for a coffee-shop. Commuters can't function properly on their way to work without a coffee or a tea in their hand, this generation's answer to the familiarity of clutching a briefcase.
I'm never one to refuse a cup of tea when it's being offered, but I can't see myself dashing into the nearest Costa or Starbucks to pay three pounds something for what is essentially a tea-bag and some hot water.
And I refuse to be judged on the brand of coffee I drink.
Oh, come on. Coffee Culture is amazing. I knew James had changed when he switched from his black Americano to a freaking Latte... WITH SUGAR. You can totally judge someone by what brand/variety of coffee they drink.
ReplyDeleteI'm not disputing that, but I don't necessarily like it either. I drink Cappucino if I have coffee, and that's only because it's the only coffee I'm familiar with. I drink my tea with lots of milk and three sugars in. I'm sure that fact alone creates negative judgement. And I also think there's more to be said about the Brand people go for, rather than the actual coffee itself.
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