The day I first discovered the americano was a particularly bright one. The day was warmer than usual; the birds were chirping in tune with the song in my heart and the flowers were blooming under the cool shade of the cherry blossom branches. People seemed to smile at me from every corner. Handsome gents waved to me from across the street for a quick chat. All the taxi cabs stopped when they heard my whistle and did not even ask for fare- "the sun alone would pay my way," they said.
Though my experience may have not been so grandeur, the day I discovered the americano was a joyous one indeed. I always thought the americano was a beverage reserved only for the hipster boys and girls. From my days working at a coffee shop, I've discovered its almost guaranteed when a young lad or lass with eclectic style walks through the door they will be ordering an americano. Sometimes I wrote up their drink before it was on the bar...and by heavens my guesses were always dead on! But now I see the hipsters had it right all along. The americano isn't just any espresso drink; it may just be one of the best ways to drink espresso! Unless you are one of those brave few who can sip on straight espresso without a flinch, follow the example of those hip kids and order up an americano!
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