Forever: Time it takes to brew the first pot of coffee in the morning. – Author Unknown

I make serious coffee — so strong it wakes up the neighbors. – Author Unknown

Over second and third cups flow matters of high finance, high state, common gossip and low comedy. [Coffee] is a social binder, a warmer of tongues, a soberer of minds, a stimulant of wit, a foiler of sleep if you want it so. From roadside mugs to the classic demi-tasse, it is the perfect democrat. – Author Unknown