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The Global Expansion and Impact of Coffee
Dec 13, 2024 ·
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The Global Expansion and Impact of Coffee
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This traces coffee's remarkable transformation from its Ethiopian origins to its status as a global commodity that has shaped world history. The narrative explores several key themes: the revolutionary impact...
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This traces coffee's remarkable transformation from its Ethiopian origins to its status as a global commodity that has shaped world history. The narrative explores several key themes: the revolutionary impact of 17th-century European coffeehouses as centers of social and intellectual discourse; the crucial role of colonial powers in expanding coffee cultivation across their territories; the emergence of Brazil and Colombia as coffee powerhouses, each developing distinct approaches to production; and coffee's profound influence on international trade, economics, and culture. The article examines how coffee has influenced everything from banking systems and labor practices to environmental concerns and social justice movements, while also addressing contemporary challenges like climate change and sustainability. The piece concludes by examining coffee's ongoing evolution in the modern world, followed by a brief outro crediting the Quiet Please podcast network.
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| Author | Katie Brown 2 |
| Organization | William Corbin |
| Website | - |
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