Kyaw Gyi

"This was my second big adventure," Ko Bon Gyi began. "We were at sea for a few days before stopping at a small coastal village. It was a hideout for old pirates, so no trouble there. But you know me—I can’t sit still. So, I took a boat, grabbed a bottle of rum, and set off to explore some nearby islands."

"Then, I stumbled upon an island unlike any other. Even before I got there, the air was filled with the most incredible aroma. When I stepped onto the shore, I realized the entire island was covered in coffee plants. But these weren’t ordinary beans—their fragrance was out of this world!"

"So, naturally, I picked a few and tasted them. Instantly, I felt this rush—it was nothing like regular coffee. I got so excited that I started harvesting as many as I could. But guess what? The island wasn’t abandoned. There were guards."

"They caught me and dragged me to their leader. I had no idea what to do, so I improvised. I took my rum bottle, crushed the coffee beans into it, and mixed up a drink right in front of them. The leader took one sip and—BAM!—he was hooked. He liked it so much that he let me go, but he kept all the beans. Still, I had a plan."

"That night, I made sure everyone drank until they passed out. While they were snoring away, I dug up an entire coffee plant, smuggled it out, and brought it back with me."

"Holy—Ko Bon Gyi! Are you saying—"

"Yep. The coffee beans in this cocktail? They’re from that very plant. I planted it somewhere safe where no one else knows. And since I had to go through all that trouble to get it, I named this drink 'Kyaw Gyi'!"

"Whoa… This smells amazing and tastes even better! You should totally sell this, Ko Bon Gyi!"

"Drink up, boys! And for those of you without a girlfriend—time to go home!"

"Hey, come on, man—"

And just like that, laughter filled the shop, mixing with the rich aroma of coffee. It was another unforgettable night at Bon’s place.