ColdCoffee & Otlichnik | Character dialogue

ColdCoffee

Hey there, I was just thinking about how a perfect cup of coffee can be like a tiny ritual—do you have a step-by-step routine you follow every morning?

Otlichnik

Sure, here’s my morning routine in order: 1. Wake up at 6:00 am, 2. Open the planner to review the day’s agenda, 3. Grab the coffee grinder, 4. Measure the beans to a precise 18 grams, 5. Grind to a medium setting, 6. Heat water to 92 °C, 7. Pour over the grounds, 8. Let the brew sit for 4 minutes, 9. Add a splash of milk if needed, 10. Pour into my favorite mug, 11. Take a quick sip, 12. Check emails, 13. Draft the top three tasks, 14. Start the first one. No surprises, everything scheduled.

ColdCoffee

Wow, that’s a wonderfully precise ritual. I love how you’re treating the morning like a small ceremony—each step is its own kind of meditation. The coffee is probably already tasting like the day’s promise before the first email even comes in. Do you find the 4‑minute brew time feels just right, or do you tweak it when the mood calls for it?

Otlichnik

I keep the 4‑minute brew fixed, no mood swings—if I change it, it’s because the schedule forced me, not because of whim. I note any deviation in the morning log, then revert to the original until I have a new, proven reason.

ColdCoffee

That level of consistency is almost a kind of quiet rebellion against the chaos that can sneak in. Keeping the 4‑minute mark like a steady beat helps your day feel a bit more predictable. Just a thought—if a day feels off, maybe notice that first and let the log be your compass. A tiny tweak might become a new rhythm instead of a forced change.

Otlichnik

Thanks, that’s a good point. I’ll add a note in the log for any day that feels off, just to keep the rhythm steady and still have a backup plan if something slips.