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Lifting lockdown – protect your precious coffee moments

Over the last year, we’ve come to appreciate the little things in life. With cinemas, sports centres, bars and restaurants closed, we’ve had to find fun and enjoyment in the smaller everyday indulgencies; the warmth of the sun on your face, sliding into bed between crisp linen sheets, or starting the day with an almost meditative, coffee brewing ritual.

But things are about to change. Spring is in the air. The sun is out, the birds are singing, and Mother’s Day is just around the corner, bringing with it the prospect of seeing family and friends in person once more. Protect Precious Coffee Moments With Mum

The Government has said that from the 8^th March we can meet one other person outside for ‘recreation’. So, yes, you can finally actually meet up with your Mum, over a scotch egg … or, as many of us might prefer, a smooth cup of filter coffee and a cinnamon bun.

But to return to life exactly as it was before, we would be short-changing ourselves.

Wouldn’t it be perfect if we could remember what we’ve learned about cherishing those little things in life, sharing them with the people we love; bringing a more mindful way of life to this increasingly stressful post-pandemic world?

For example, by replacing the pandemic walk and talk with taking time out for a chatte over a latte with your bestie.

According to Boris’ exit plan, from the 29^th March you’ll be able to pack up the picnic basket with your favourite thermos and the Victoria Sandwich extravaganza you spent last summer perfecting, and share it with up to six others (or more if only from two households). With a coffee in hand, you’ll stretch back in the spring sunshine and let the conversation flow as you enjoy your perfected masterpiece with friends.

By the middle of April, we’ll hopefully be able to pop down the local or soak up the café culture at our favourite haunts when outdoor hospitality opens up.

Then, even as we slip our feet back beneath our office desks, we still don’t have to compromise our special moments. By swapping the office instant for Bean Bags, you can keep appreciating your coffee, and use those sacred coffee breaks for a moment of indulgence.

The opportunities to carry forward these special moments don’t stop there. Before we know it, it’ll be May and we’ll finally be able to catch up with family and friends under the same roof. Whether we choose to sit inside with an espresso martini, or to relax around a fire pit, watching the sun go down, over a warming after-dinner cup of Definitely Decaf, coffee will continue to be the beverage that brings us together.

And for the lazy Sunday mornings, whether it’s a ‘Full English’ with family, or a Fino Latino moment with friends, we should try and hold on to what we’ve learned this last year and cherish all the moments we can – ideally, with a coffee in hand.