Grinding in the Empty Mountains, Pour-Over Coffee: Watch the Beautiful Host’s “Healing Slow Time”

Wind blows down withered leaves, withered leaves nourish the soil, fertile soil helps fruits grow slowly and steadily.

People accustomed to urban life, under the pressure of the “996 blessing,” are gradually reflecting—can we slow down a bit, stay away from anxiety and busyness, retreat into nature, and feel the healing power of “slow time”? Our host Yinyin often goes alone to the green mountains on weekends. What exactly is she up to? As a host, Yinyin’s daily work is also very hectic. Having seen many bustling scenes and attractions, she prefers to arrange her personal time with a sense of ritual—like an outdoor pour-over coffee trip. Let’s follow her into the mountains and experience it.

Entering the mountain area, it’s the perfect season right after a spring rain: “After the rain, the empty mountains are fresh; clear streams flow over the stones.” The car for this trip is the Dongfeng Honda Enjoy e:HEV. As the fourth model in Dongfeng Honda’s hybrid family, it is equipped with a 1.5L i-MMD hybrid system. With the coordinated work of electric and fuel power, it not only delivers ample power but also elevates the driving quality. In city traffic jams, the Enjoy e:HEV automatically switches to pure electric mode, saving fuel consumption during congestion. On clear suburban roads, the engine engages at higher speeds, providing a seamless transition and a remarkably smooth driving experience.

Since its launch as a hybrid model in September of last year, the Enjoy e:HEV’s exterior has hardly changed. Apart from a few blue “HYBRID” badges on the front, sides, and rear, the exterior and interior are consistent with the fuel version. It’s a “family nice guy” that is easy on the eyes—not instantly stunning, but comfortable and reliable to live with. The 8-inch LCD screen, paired with an easy-to-use navigation system, along with active safety features like LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System), RDM (Road Departure Mitigation), and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), makes it easy for even a female driver to handle winding mountain roads and steep slopes.

In the cool, autumn-like comfort, she parks by a small high-mountain lake. From the trunk, she takes out a foldable chair and small table, then grinds coffee beans, lights the fire, fills the pot, brews, and prepares the coffee. This return to a manual, primitive experience might produce a cup less refined than a city café’s, but each step of grinding and making is a moment to polish her inner self. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and the aroma of coffee she brewed herself, silently holding a warm cup—it is a rare experience that brings peace to the heart.

The battery pack of the Enjoy e:HEV is located above the rear suspension, without taking up much space. The trunk remains very tidy, easily fitting a large 29-inch suitcase or Yinyin’s daily outing gear—whether it’s folding chairs and tables or picnic sets. One special mention: Yinyin really likes the rear seat design of the Enjoy e:HEV. The generous space is convenient for family passengers, the fold-down tray table is very practical, and there’s even a pass-through from the center armrest to directly access items in the trunk. These are all human-centered designs for families with children.

Finally, the biggest advantage of the Enjoy e:HEV is its fuel efficiency! The official claim is a fuel consumption as low as 4.0 liters per 100 km, meaning a full tank can run 1,000 km. In Yinyin’s actual use, due to work demands she drives around a lot. Once she forgot to refuel for a week, and with just one bar of fuel left, the car still managed over 200 km, letting her complete this trip worry-free.

Hassle-free, comfortable, and practical—that’s what we need from a family, and that’s what we need from a family car.