Interview with Man Met Bril Coffee

A brand with glasses

During the interview, the machine manifests its presence by making a few sporadic clicks. Is it warm yet? I wonder. Can I please, please have a cup

Does it really take an hour to warm up? I ask, nonchalantly. Am curious, and admittedly, fishing a tiny bit for a coffee.

Ah yes, it’s ready, says Paul, picking up my hint with a laugh. Want a cup?

I watch in silent horror as Paul grinds coffee and throws it out repeatedly. Why is he throwing away fresh ground coffee? Why, WHY?

There’s residue coffee from a previous batch, he says. Better not to mix it.

I nod in resignation. We’re not seeing that coffee again.