Boston, MA
August 30th , 2024
On my second morning in Boston, I had hoped to find a café on Charles Street, which is where I had gone for dinner with some friends the night before, but unfortunately— in the words of a friend — there is a “dearth” of local coffee shops along that street.
Whether this is completely true or not, I do not know, as I did not look far into the matter, but nevertheless there I was with a strong desire for a cute café and all the time in the world (two hours before I had to return to my hotel and meet my parents).
I decided to travel to a place I found on Google Maps called “Ogawa Coffee,” which is apparently known for matcha. I don’t like matcha very much, I think it tastes like grass, but for some reason I was determined to go. It was a bit of a hike, especially considering the uneven brick sidewalks of Boston and the fact that I had only packed heels, but I made it eventually.
I frantically ordered an iced matcha with oat milk and a chocolate croissant, and then quickly decided that I really didn’t want an iced matcha, but rather a hot one for the latte art, of course.
I made it my mission to sit at the elevated tables by the window. The step to get up to it was massive, and again, I was wearing heels and a dress. Fortunately, no accidents occurred, and I was impressed with myself for carrying my drink from the bar to the table without tampering with the design.
My matcha was pretty good. Only tasted slightly like grass. And even then, I was borderline convinced that maybe something tasting like grass isn’t so bad. It can be a grounding experience, perhaps.
Afterwards, I took a trip to a place called Brattle Book Store. In addition to fully-stocked shelves inside, this bookstore has a large selection of used books in an outside courtyard, which immediately caught my attention. In absolute awe, I sent a video of the outdoor area to a friend, and he responded with nothing other than: “what happens when it rains?” And I am now wondering the same.
Grass can be delicious and outdoor book stores do, in fact, need extensive plans for bad weather.
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