Do u know about suspended coffee? "We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we’re approaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter: ‘Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended’ They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend: “What are those ‘suspended’ coffees?” My friend: “Wait for it and you will see.” Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers - three for them and four ‘suspended’. While I still wonder what’s the deal with those ‘suspended’ coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks ‘Do you have a suspended coffee ?’ It’s simple - people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have such cafés or even grocery stores in every town where the less fortunate will find hope and support ? If you own a business why don’t you offer it to your clients… I am sure many of them will like it" - Author Unknown. Facts: • This story has been circulating over the internet recently with unknown origin. • No accounts for how long or widespread the Italian tradition of "suspended coffee" or "caffè sospeso" might be. • A March 2013 report from Agence France Presse about it also described the practice as an old Italian tradition that had since taken root in Bulgaria. • The image commonly used to accompany the "suspended coffee" tradition posted on social media sites is an unrelated photo by Washington Post last March 2012 featuring a homeless man named Cal Walker sipping a coffee at a diner. • The latest example of embracing this Italian tradition is Bulgaria with more than 150 coffee shops across the country devoted to helping the poor ones.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:29:22 +0000
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