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This section traces the mysterious and
conflict-ridden journey of the coffee bean from its Ethiopian
birthplace, through Arabia and the Middle East, and on to Europe and the
New World. The crucial role of the beverage in shaping the spiritual and
social life of medieval Arabia and Turkey is examined, as is how, later,
it became irrevocably entrenched in the Western cultures. The vital role
of the coffee house in the political, economic and cultural life across
the world is covered, both historically and up to the present day. There
is also details devoted to the myriad methods of early coffee brewing
and a topic on coffee-drinking and coffee products. |