Coffee in Its Purest Form 純度咖啡

by WONG Hoi Sing

As pour-over coffee shops have sprung up like mushrooms in Hong Kong, they have become an essential part of city life. Not only do they offer high-quality coffee, they also become hotspots for social and cultural exchange. The production process of hand-brewed coffee emphasizes craftsmanship and details, attracting many customers who have high requirements for coffee quality. However, is this trend of hand-brewed coffee a return to the essence of coffee, or does it reflect the changes in contemporary culture? This short film, in the form of a pseudo-documentary, explores through the eyes of a working person why hand-brewed coffee is still their first choice for satisfying their quality of life needs despite its high price. Through this journey, we hope that the audience can reflect on the true meaning of pursuing purity and texture in modern life.

This short film "Coffee in Its Purest Form" aims to explore the significance of hand-brewed coffee in contemporary Hong Kong society, especially for those workers who seek emotional sustenance in a busy workplace.

Through the protagonist's perspective, we will reveal that hand-brewed coffee is not only a drink, but also a symbol of lifestyle and spiritual comfort. The film will explore the story behind high-quality coffee, reflect on modern people's pursuit of quality of life, and try to find a way to reconnect with oneself in a fast-paced life. This film is a short film of about 15 to 20 minutes and will be presented in 4K or HD. The filming style will adopt pseudo-documentary and some dramatic elements. The content mainly tells the story of an office worker who does not know any knowledge about coffee or how to make a cup of coffee. He had to find some way to relieve the pressure in the workplace. From chain coffee shop to unique coffee shop, through some events, he suddenly realizes and ignites his desire to learn about hand-brewed coffee. Gradually, brewing coffee became a small part of his life.

Through the stories in the micro-film, we can not only see the uniqueness and charm of hand-brewed coffee, but also feel the fusion of new and old cultures it carries. The process of hand-brewed coffee pays attention to every detail. From selecting beans to brewing, every step contains respect and love for coffee, which makes it an art form. Compared with the fast-paced chain coffee culture, hand-brewed coffee is more like a way of cherishing time, allowing people to find a moment of peace and concentration in their busy lives. This production method is not only a return to the essence of coffee, but also a reflection on the rhythm of contemporary life. Hand-brewed coffee makes people realize again that the process of enjoying a cup of coffee is equally important. It is not just a refreshing drink, but an important medium to promote interpersonal communication and cultural sharing. In addition, the trend of hand-brewed coffee has also prompted people to pay more attention to quality and craftsmanship, allowing us to rediscover the meaning and value of life in modern society. Through this journey, the audience will feel that hand-brewed coffee is not only a drink, but also a life attitude. From bean selection to grinding, it symbolizes the pursuit of quality of life and the cherishment of traditional craftsmanship.

隨著手沖咖啡店在香港如雨後春筍般興起,這些咖啡店已成為城市生活的重要組成部分。它們不僅提供高品質的咖啡,還成為社交和文化交流的熱點。手沖咖啡的製作過程強調工藝和細節,吸引了許多對咖啡品質有高要求的顧客。然而,這股手沖咖啡風潮究竟是對咖啡本質的回歸,還是反映了當代文化的變遷?本微電影以偽紀錄片的形式,透過一位職場工作者的眼睛,探討儘管手沖咖啡的價格昂貴,為何仍然成為他們滿足生活品質需求的首選。透過這段旅程,我們希望觀眾能夠反思在現代生活中追求純粹與質感的真正意義。

這部微電影《純度咖啡》旨在深入探討手沖咖啡在當代香港社會中的意義,特別是對於那些在繁忙職場中尋求情感寄託的工作者。透過主角的視角,我們將揭示手沖咖啡不僅是一種飲品,更是一種生活方式和心靈慰藉的象徵。影片將探索高品質咖啡的背後故事,並反思現代人對於生活品質的追求,試圖找到在快節奏生活中重新連結自我的方式。

該影片為一部約15至20分鐘的短片,將以4K或高清呈現。拍攝風格將採用偽紀錄片,並加入一些戲劇元素。內容主要講述一位對咖啡一無所知,也不知道如何煮一杯咖啡的上班族的故事。透過一些事件,職場中的不如意,他不得不用一些方式去釋放壓力,從連鎖咖啡店到特色咖啡店,突然在一間獨特的咖啡店中令他意識到並燃起了學習手沖咖啡的渴望,漸漸的把手沖咖啡的過程演變成他生活中的小部分。

透過微電影中的故事,我們不僅能看到手沖咖啡的獨特性和魅力,還能感受到它所承載的新舊文化交融。手沖咖啡的流程重視每一個細節,從選豆到沖泡,每一步都蘊含著對咖啡的尊重與熱愛,這使其成為一種藝術形式。與快速的連鎖咖啡文化相比,手沖咖啡更像是一種對於時間的珍惜,讓人們在繁忙的生活中找到片刻的平靜與專注。

這種製作方式不僅是對咖啡本質的回歸,更是對於當代生活節奏的一種反思。手沖咖啡讓人們重新認識到,享受一杯咖啡的過程同樣重要,它不僅僅是提神的飲品,而是促進人際交流、文化分享的重要媒介。此外,手沖咖啡的風潮也促使了人們對品質和手工藝的重新重視,讓我們在現代社會中重新尋找生活的意義與價值。透過這段旅程,觀眾將感受到手沖咖啡不僅是一種飲品,更是一種生活態度,從選豆到研磨,都象徵著對生活品質的追求和對傳統工藝的珍視。