It’s weird for someone who loves coffee to go 11 years between cups. Phil drank the best cup of coffee he had ever had, and he only wanted to have another cup if it bested the previous one.
The best cup of coffee originated from a place he went to in college. He loved the coffee and the atmosphere. So when it closed, Phil began to search elsewhere.
Phil’s quest saw the best cup of coffee belt pass from a boardwalk shop in New Jersey to a place in Guatemala, to a spot in the Mall of America and finally, 11 years ago, to a villa in Italy. It surprised Phil when he discovered that the next challenger might be in a small Rhode Island beach town. How could it be better than the coffee he had in Italy? However, the shop fit all of the criteria—a unique blend of beans, a local feel to the location and a great view. The shop overlooked a peaceful beach.
Phil’s anxiety was high as he sat down with the coffee. If this didn’t work, Phil would book a plane ticket the next day to return to the Italian Villa. The smell of the Rhode Island cup took Phil back to his college days. He decided to risk it and took a drink. 11 years is too long to go without a cup of coffee.