Did You Know? – Making A Change With Coffee

Mar 03, 2014 1 Min Read
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In Naples, Italy, there’s a custom called caffé sospeso (“suspended” coffee). When someone experiences good luck, they order two cups of coffee but only consume one. When a less fortunate person asks if there is a sospeso available, they are offered a free cup of coffee.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” – Maya Angelou

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Ghandi

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