ADDICTION, EXPRESSIONS

Half a Cheek’s Worth

Coffee rationing

Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh
Read or Die!
Published in
3 min readSep 18, 2024

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The image shows a person standing in front of a counter with a menu board in the background. The individual is wearing a patterned top with black and white designs and pink wrist accessories. The menu board lists various food items and prices, but the text is not clear enough to read. This setting suggests a fast-food restaurant or similar establishment.
Me at a coffee shop in happier days. Author’s image.

I love coffee. That’s me smiling in a coffee shop, inhaling the aroma of the coffee roasting and brewing behind me.

The image shows a container of Nescafé Gold Blend coffee next to its packaging box, with a half-full glass of prepared coffee in front. The setting appears to be on a dining table with chairs in the background, suggesting this is a home environment. This image could be relevant for discussions about coffee products or home beverage preparation.
Nescafé Gold: this was one of my favorite brands, but I’ve eschewed it like an alcoholic shunning his favorite brand of whisky.

For my birthday a couple of years ago, I got myself a new brand of fancy coffee — with a free mug! It was one of the loveliest mornings I’ve had. I unboxed the coffee, made it in the new mug, and took a picture to remind myself how happy the luxurious coffee experience had made me.

The image shows a shelf displaying various coffee products. There are four tins of DAVIDOFF coffee in different varieties: Espresso 57, Rich Aroma (two tins), and Fine Aroma. Additionally, there is a jar of NESCAFÉ GOLD BLEND and a container of paprika to the left. The DAVIDOFF tins are neatly arranged in two rows with their labels facing forward, indicating they are likely for sale or display. This setup is ideal for coffee enthusiasts or retail presentation.
The expensive Davidoff brand at a local supermarket. Author’s image.

If it was available in India, I had tried it out. The coffee brand Davidoff, my favorite is the most intense kind.

Coffee was the cheat code for my life. It didn’t matter if I was anemic, low on energy or sleep, or overworked or buzzed out. Another cup of coffee and I would be ready for the next challenge.

The image shows a person at a dining table, pouring a liquid from a small metal pitcher into a metal cup. The individual is wearing a blue and pink traditional outfit with visible embroidery. In front of them is a white plate containing food that appears to be rice-based, possibly biryani or a similar dish. The background features a counter with menu displays, indicating the setting is likely inside a restaurant or food court.
Look at how happy I am. This is filter coffee, coffee made from a decoction and drunk from a davara-tumbler — the names for the glass and bowl you see me using to cool down and froth up my coffee. Author’s image.

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Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh
Read or Die!

I don’t just create smiles, I inspire them! Dentist, mom—Jamshedpur, India.