The last office I worked at served truly terrible coffee. Every day, I beamed at the thought of free caffeine until I remembered the sad reality. It was like going to telephone a loved one only to recall that he is dead.

These days, I work from home, where I enjoy perfect coffee. It’s good to know, however, that if I ever return to office life, the odds of getting a decent cup are increasing, at least in New York.

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