Catalonian Coffee Dreams: A Journey of Passion and Brew

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Catalonian Coffee Dreams: A Journey of Passion and Brew Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/catalonian-coffee-dreams-a-journey-of-passion-and-brew Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de tardor brillava sobre Barcelona, i l'aire estava ple de l'aroma càlida del cafè.En: The autumn sun shone over Barcelona, and the air was filled with the warm aroma of coffee.Ca: Era La Diada, i la ciutat estava viva de vida i colors.En: It was La Diada, and the city was alive with life and colors.Ca: Martí i Blanca caminaven pel carrer, entre les banderes catalanes que es balancejaven al vent.En: Martí and Blanca walked down the street, amidst the Catalan flags waving in the wind.Ca: Eren amics des de feia molt de temps, però avui era un dia especial.En: They had been friends for a long time, but today was a special day.Ca: Anaven a visitar una torrefactora coneguda per la seva història i renom.En: They were going to visit a coffee roastery known for its history and renown.Ca: Martí, amb passió als ulls, somiava amb trobar el cafè perfecte.En: Martí, with passion in his eyes, dreamed of finding the perfect coffee.Ca: Volia inspirar-se per al seu negoci de cafè.En: He wanted to get inspired for his coffee business.Ca: Blanca, poc convençuda però solidària, esperava que ell trobés una opció més segura que aquest somni atrevit.En: Blanca, unconvinced but supportive, hoped he would find a safer option than this daring dream.Ca: En arribar, la torrefactora era plena de gent.En: Upon arrival, the roastery was full of people.Ca: Les converses es barrejaven amb el soroll de les màquines de cafè.En: Conversations mixed with the noise of the coffee machines.Ca: El lloc tenia un encant rústic, amb la llum del sol entrant per les grans finestres.En: The place had a rustic charm, with sunlight streaming in through the large windows.Ca: Martí es va sentir aclaparat, però també emocionat.En: Martí felt overwhelmed, but also excited.Ca: "És molt ple," va dir Blanca, mirant al seu voltant.En: "It's very crowded," said Blanca, looking around.Ca: Martí va assentir.En: Martí nodded.Ca: Sabia que trobar un moment per parlar amb els torradors seria difícil, però estava decidit.En: He knew finding a moment to talk with the roasters would be difficult, but he was determined.Ca: "M'agradaria parlar amb algú que conegui els seus secrets de cafè," va dir Martí amb esperança.En: "I'd like to speak with someone who knows their coffee secrets," Martí said hopefully.Ca: Blanca el mirà, notant la seva determinació.En: Blanca looked at him, noticing his determination.Ca: "Ho pots fer, Martí.En: "You can do it, Martí.Ca: Ho sé.En: I know."Ca: "Després d'un temps intentant captar l'atenció d'un torrador, Martí va veure un home gran al fons, treballant amb cura els grans de cafè.En: After some time trying to catch a roaster’s attention, Martí saw an old man in the back, carefully working with the coffee beans.Ca: Va decidir intentar-ho.En: He decided to give it a try.Ca: "Perdó, em podries ajudar amb alguna recomanació?En: "Excuse me, could you help me with a recommendation?"Ca: " va preguntar Martí.En: Martí asked.Ca: L'home es va girar amb un somriure.En: The man turned with a smile.Ca: "Sóc l'Eduard.En: "I'm Eduard.Ca: Vols saber sobre el cafè?En: Do you want to know about...