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A brief history of coffee: a drink for the devil

A brief history of coffee: a drink for the devil | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Excited goats invent coffee Legend has it that Kaldi, a lonely goat herder in ninth-century Ethiopia, discovered the energising and invigorating effects of coffee when he saw his goats getting excited after eating some berries from a tree.

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Kent College History's curator insight, November 5, 2016 7:11 AM
'The second-most traded commodity in the world, behind only petroleum, coffee has become a mainstay of the modern diet. Here, Paul Chrystal, author of Coffee: A Drink For the Devil, charts its discovery and explores Britain’s love affair with the ‘sinful’ beverage…'
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Why Starbucks Is The Way To Boost Your Home's Value

Why Starbucks Is The Way To Boost Your Home's Value | Human Interest | Scoop.it
We're always hunting for ways to increase the value of our homes -- and interior revamps or full-on remodels may do the trick.

Or you could just move near a Starbucks.

Homes located near a Starbucks coffee shop appreciate (aka increase in valu...
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Awakenings: Coffee Break...this time it's cold!

Awakenings: Coffee Break...this time it's cold! | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Coffee is a terrific morning wake-me-up, as well as an afternoon pick-me-up. Not only that but it has a terrific aroma and oh-so flavorful. So much so it is an added ingredient to many other delights...Coffee Angel Food Cake, Coffee Cupcakes, Coffee Granita, Café au Lait Chiffon Pie, Irish Coffee Cheesecake, and of course, Tiramasu, just to name a few. There is one not mentioned, which is shining in this day's spotlight. Some of us put cream in our coffee so why not put coffee in the cream...ice cream, that is!

September 6 is...

National Coffee Ice Cream Day

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Where's that bean been? Coffee's journey from crop to cafe

Where's that bean been? Coffee's journey from crop to cafe | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Welcome to the third instalment in our series Chemistry of Coffee, where we unravel the delicious secrets of one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world. As you listen to the whirring grinders…

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