Coffee
Coffee …. It is the most admirable drink among all Maldivians. In Maldives, coffee is basically a way of life, not just fuel to get you through the day. “Let’s go for a coffee”, “let’s discuss this over a coffee”, are the most common phrases used among Maldivians. Whatever the time you meet them, they are willing to have a coffee. Over a cup of good coffee, you can ask them to grant any of your wishes… believe me, they will. A friendly gathering, a tinder date or an official meeting can revolve around a cup of hot coffee. Maldivians will pay little bit more or even walk a bit further to get their favorite cup of coffee. Rather than having their morning coffee at home, they will walk to a close-by café. It’s a part of their morning routine, no matter where you work or what position you hold. This really amused me. Being a Sri Lankan who drinks tea (I do love tea no matter what), I find this coffee culture fascinating. No matter what, I cannot function without my morning tea...