Caffeine

Anyone who's visited Greece knows the word “kafeneio.” It is their time-honoured tradition to serve coffee, brewed in a narrow-top pot, in a small cup.

I happened to have missed drinking coffee at Athens today, when I refused to take the (remaining) decaffeinated capsule at the apartment. By midday I had proved myself an addict on caffeine. My reading speed dwindled. Concentration came to a standstill. It took me a while to recognise it's a sign of caffeine withdrawal.

In the summer, when sunshine is guaranteed, I still opted to go outdoor to buy a cup of much-needed expresso. That is more to respect my caffeine craving than the high heat of Greek summer.