Thursday, January 20, 2011

Spicy Coffee

There are no accidents. 

I was destined to be served coffee a' la ginger tea. 

One breakfast morning, our helper asked me what I wanted to eat and I asked if she could prepare me coffee instead, while I look after my kid.  After a few minutes, she had a hot cup of coffee for me.  I took a few sips and took note of the unusual spice in my coffee.  Initially, I thought it was because it was hot and singed my tongue a bit.  But when I was halfway through it, I was sure that I tasted ginger. 

I called for the helper and asked what she put in it.  She mixed instant coffee, sugar and creamer.  I asked what was the color of the sugar she used.  She told me it was light brown.  And then I knew.  She placed instant salabat instead of sugar.  I asked if I wanted to replace the coffee and I told her it was okay and that I was going to finish all of it.  It was so unconventional that it was so good. 

Sometimes, we need to let accidents happen in order to enjoy the good stuff.

 

3 comments:

  1. Okay. Coffee and salabat, two drinks I never dare let my lips touch, or taste for that matter. Too bad I can't exactly relate. :)

    I love your meaningful ending though. :)

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  2. Hmm.. "coffee-salabat", why not? But I can't imagine the taste =)

    I agree with Madz, your ending is meaningful, it's like "Blessing in disguise".

    You have a good day sis!

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  3. I dislike salabat. I just can't imagine mixing salabat and coffee, but good for you sis that it turned out good :)

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