The Culture of Coffee

This was one of my assignment for my English. It was to describe a place where you go to relax. I choose Sugar Brown's. I was very proud of it so I had to post it. Enjoy.

Society has enthusiastically fallen into coffee’s warm aromatic arms and I’m no exception. Like everyone else I also have chosen a favorite coffee shop. It may not be as ingrained into our society as Starbuck’s but Sugar Brown’s offers a intimate setting that attracts an eclectic mix of people. The things that keep me coming back time after time are the engaging environment, the delicious coffee and the welcoming people.
The first experience I take in when walking into Sugar Brown’s is the alluring environment. The walls always catch my eye because the local art is always changing. I can hear all the conversations going on at once and I feel the emotions involved with each one. The lighting is low and it induces a tranquil euphoria. When I look at the dark ceiling I can see the twinkle of star-like lights that emulate the night sky. I look over in a small nook and am invited by the couches to come, rest, and forget the day. The music is always pleasing to my ears and soothing to my soul because they play many different genres that contribute to the lax ambience. During all this, the dulcet aromas of coffee draw me towards the counter.
The coffee, and other delicious beverages, pleads with you to stay and enjoy all that Sugar Brown’s has to offer. I look and see the menu’s vast variety offered to my impatient taste buds. I can always fall back on the default bottomless cup of coffee for a fair price of $3. Their various mixed drinks are always a good choice. They have lattes that are flavored with maple syrup, cinnamon, toffee nut, or any other flavor I desire. They also serve coffee in a French press, which is the king of all coffees. I can sample coffees from exotic place like Brazil or Kenya, and I am guaranteed that they are all fair trade and growth hormone free. If I’m not in the mood for a coffee based drink I can indulge in a fruit smoothie that tickles the taste bud. The Chia teas are warm alternatives that awaken feelings of Christmas. The best of all the non-coffee drink is the 20° Below which is an elegant mix of chocolate served cold. I try to relish over my choice of beverage and the baristas are always glad to help me make my decision.
The true reason I am drawn back to Sugar Brown’s every time is the multitudes of people that make me feel that I belong to something far greater than I will ever be. There are the baristas that are always glad to have a friendly conversation and have become friends instead of just people providing a service. They have come to remember my name and I now know most of theirs. The next category of people is the old friends that I can have healing conversation with and who will be in my heart forever. They make Sugar Brown’s feel safe, like a second home. With these close friends I am guaranteed to meet new people that visit Sugar Brown’s often. The musicians that play are also as friendly as the customers that come to enjoy the music. It is different than seeing a famous musician play because you can personally complement them and strike up a normal conversation about life.
Sugar Brown’s is so welcoming because of the amazing environment, the aromatic coffee, and the sociable people. I may have followed a fad of society by coming to know a coffee shop as an extension of my home but I do not regret it at all. I am not just falling into coffee’s warm embrace but also into people’s welcoming arms.