Chopin Café Story
The evening mist nestled softly in the smoke above the potato field. All day at school, and then work in the field. I felt exhausted.
Maciek, Grandfather’s beloved horse, was also tramping along the edge of the road with the last of his strength.
I turned the knob of the transistor radio. It creaked mercilessly. There was applause as the horse pulled the cart through the forest along the road.
We broadcasted the Chopin Competition – said the announcer to the world.
And to me, the country boy, in whom that moment remained forever.
Okay. And even the best – she smiled. – From acorns. It will give you strength.
Grandma poured me some coffee before I got on the bike to go home.
Later I found out that Fryderyk Chopin also drank this coffee passionately. For centuries it has been a traditional Polish, tasty and healthy drink.
Here is a quote from “Kuryer Szafarski”: “On the 18th day, Mr. Fryderyk Chopin drank seven cups of acorn coffee, one should expect that he will drink eight soon”.
Today, 3-4 cups of this coffee is drunk by my 11-year-old daughter, a music school student, in the piano class …