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A Brief History of Coffee

In the mid-1400s, we find the earliest recorded history of coffee drinking. From there, coffee began to spread slowly through the port of Makkah in 1475. In Turkey, coffee played a significant cultural role. For instance, if a husband did not bring home a daily portion of coffee, it was legal for the woman to ask for a divorce.

Later, in 1674, a different narrative emerged. Women immediately believed that coffee was sapping men of their sexual desire. Coincidentally, many coffee shops had brothels situated above them.

Finally, coffee made its way to American shores in the 1700s. By 1776, during a rising wave of patriotism, coffee became the drink of choice over tea.

Keyword

Mid-1400s
Coffee drinking
Port of Makkah
1475 Turkey
Women’s rights and coffee
1674 sexual desire
Brothels above coffee shops
American shores in 1700s
Patriotic choice (1776)

FAQ

Q: When is the earliest recorded history of coffee drinking?
A: The earliest recorded history of coffee drinking dates back to the mid-1400s.

Q: How did coffee spread to other regions from Makkah?
A: Coffee spread slowly through the port of Makkah.

Q: What unique law existed in Turkey concerning coffee in 1475?
A: In Turkey, if a husband did not bring home a daily portion of coffee, it was legal for the woman to ask for a divorce.

Q: What belief emerged in 1674 regarding coffee?
A: Women believed that coffee was sapping men of their sexual desire.

Q: When did coffee reach American shores, and why did it become popular?
A: Coffee reached American shores in the 1700s and became the patriotic choice over tea around 1776.