<p>Three years ago, Ristretto Time stopped publishing.<br />Not because the story ended — but because the ending still needed to be lived.</p><p>In this short return episode, host Gjergj Dollani reconnects with the original Ristretto Time community to share what happened after the microphones went silent — and why the story of Café Chocolat has now become a book.</p><p><i>Pouring Dreams</i> is a candid memoir and practical guide about:</p><p>• Opening a coffee shop with nothing but optimism<br />• Learning small-business realities the hard way<br />• Navigating staff, margins, equipment, and doubt<br />• And ultimately facing the decision to close the doors</p><p>If you’ve ever dreamed of opening a café, run a small business, or simply love real stories about building something from scratch — this is for you.</p><p>Over the coming days, early access to the first chapter and a limited batch of signed first-edition copies will be shared with the Ristretto Time community first.</p><p>For now, consider this a familiar sound returning.</p><p>The grinder is back on.<br />The coffee is pouring again.</p><p><b>One last pour.</b></p>