Hujan gerimis menetes di atap seng rumah-rumah sekitar Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta.

The drizzle is falling on the tin roofs of the houses around Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta.

Di dalam sebuah ruang kecil, aroma kopi yang disangrai memenuhi udara.

Inside a small room, the aroma of roasting coffee beans fills the air.

Ruangan itu adalah tempat Arif bekerja sehari-hari.

This room is where Arif works daily.

Dinding kayu tua yang dipenuhi karung-karung goni mengelilingi mereka, menciptakan atmosfer yang hangat.

Old wooden walls covered with jute sacks surround them, creating a warm atmosphere.

Melalui jendela besar, Arif bisa melihat keramaian kota yang tetap hiruk-pikuk meskipun musim hujan mulai berakhir.

Through the large window, Arif can see the bustling city that remains lively even though the rainy season is coming to an end.

Arif berdiri di dekat mesin sangrai, memperhatikan setiap biji kopi yang berputar di dalamnya.

Arif stands near the roasting machine, observing every coffee bean rotating inside it.

Dia dikenal sebagai penyeduh kopi yang handal, seseorang yang sangat menghargai keindahan teknik tradisional.

He is known as a skilled barista, someone who deeply appreciates the beauty of traditional techniques.

Namun, hari ini dia merasa sedikit cemas.

However, today he feels a bit anxious.

Mereka harus mempersiapkan racikan baru untuk musim ini.

They must prepare a new blend for this season.

Harus ada sesuatu yang istimewa, karena mentornya akan datang untuk mencicipi dan memberikan penilaian.

It needs to be something special because his mentor will come to taste and give his assessment.

Di sudut lain, Sari, seorang barista berbakat, sedang sibuk bereksperimen dengan berbagai bumbu dan aroma.

In another corner, Sari, a talented barista, is busy experimenting with various spices and aromas.

Dia penuh dengan ide-ide baru dan kreatif.

She's full of new and creative ideas.

"Arif, bagaimana kalau kita tambahkan sentuhan sedikit jahe?

"Hey Arif, what if we add a hint of ginger?"

" usul Sari dengan antusias.

suggests Sari enthusiastically.

Arif terdiam sesaat.

Arif pauses for a moment.

Bukan karena idenya buruk, tetapi karena dia khawatir jika terlalu banyak berinovasi, racikannya kehilangan karakter tradisionalnya.

Not because the idea is bad, but because he's worried that if they innovate too much, the blend will lose its traditional character.

"Entahlah, Sari.

"I don't know, Sari.

Aku tidak yakin kalau itu akan cocok," jawab Arif perlahan.

I'm not sure if it will work," replies Arif slowly.

Namun Sari tidak menyerah.

But Sari doesn’t give up.

"Cobalah.

"Just try it.

Ini bisa memberikan rasa hangat yang berbeda, terutama di musim beralih seperti sekarang," lanjutnya, sambil menyodorkan piring kecil berisi kopi dengan rasa jahe yang halus.

It could give a different warm flavor, especially in the transitioning season like now," she continues, offering a small plate with a smoothly ginger-flavored coffee.

Dengan enggan, Arif mencicipi.

Reluctantly, Arif tastes it.

Rasa hangat menyelimuti lidahnya, ada sesuatu yang menarik dan menenangkan.

A warm sensation envelops his tongue, there's something intriguing and comforting about it.

"Kita bisa mencobanya," ujarnya akhirnya, senyum tipis terukir di wajahnya.

"We can try it," he finally says, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Hari yang dinanti pun tiba.

The awaited day arrives.

Mentor Arif duduk, siap mencicipi kopi racikan baru mereka.

Arif's mentor sits, ready to taste their new coffee blend.

Di hadapannya, dua cangkir kopi disajikan.

In front of him, two cups of coffee are served.

Yang satu menggunakan metode tradisional murni, yang lain adalah hasil kolaborasi Arif dan Sari – perpaduan tradisi dengan sentuhan kreatif.

One uses a pure traditional method, the other is the result of Arif and Sari's collaboration—a fusion of tradition with a creative touch.

Sang mentor mencicipi dengan penuh perhatian.

The mentor tastes them attentively.

Dahinya berkerut, seolah sedang menganalisis setiap lapisan rasa yang tampil.

His brows furrow as if analyzing every layer of flavor presented.

Kemudian sebuah senyum terukir di wajahnya.

Then a smile appears on his face.

"Ini luar biasa," katanya, menunjuk cangkir hasil kolaboratif.

"This is extraordinary," he says, pointing to the collaborative cup.

Arif terkejut sekaligus lega.

Arif is both surprised and relieved.

Dia menyadari bahwa menjaga teknik tradisional tetap penting, tetapi buka terhadap ide baru juga membawa hasil yang memuaskan.

He realizes that maintaining traditional techniques is important, but being open to new ideas can also bring satisfying results.

Melalui kolaborasi ini, dia belajar menghargai sudut pandang berbeda dan memperkaya pemahamannya tentang seni meracik kopi.

Through this collaboration, he learns to appreciate different perspectives and enriches his understanding of the art of coffee making.

Dengan rasa percaya diri baru, Arif dan Sari terus bekerja sama, menciptakan racikan yang bukan hanya memenuhi harapan, tetapi juga melampauinya.

With newfound confidence, Arif and Sari continue working together, creating blends that not only meet expectations but also exceed them.

Di hari itu, di antara aroma kopi dan sisa-sisa gerimis yang mulai berganti cerah, Arif memahami arti sesungguhnya dari kolaborasi.

On that day, among the aroma of coffee and the remnants of drizzle that began to turn bright, Arif understood the true meaning of collaboration.

Warna-warni Yogyakarta pun seakan ikut berseru merayakan kesuksesan racikan musim baru mereka.

The vibrant colors of Yogyakarta seemed to join in celebrating the success of their new seasonal blend.