That's a worthy disadvantage in my eyes
I have found a use for instant coffee, at least, in that it can be used to create a concoction that can develop film. I kid you not! I'm even about to do that again tonight.
Yes, I also miss coffee breaks with people, talking about things, bs'ing, chatting about tv and such. My coffee breaks now (and I make myself take them) include playing a 78rpm record or two. It feels nostalgic, perhaps, and like I actually am taking a break, and not just moving from one side of the room to the other.
Really!?
That sounds like a pretty cool thing to do.
Yeah, coffee dates are a nice way to connect with people. Now when I reflect on those days, I realise just how awesome those afternoons were. People here in the UK prefer to meet at the pub, and I'm a light drinker of just a half pint, and then I'm ready to go 😂... so I tend to stay home and have coffee alone:)