HLTHAGE 2L03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Tea Blending And Additives, Murad Iv, Caffeine
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Coffee origins: originally grown in ethiopia, first accounts of psychoactive properties from sufis in arab world in 12th century. Tea origins: originated in china, 2700 bce. Despite being a stimulant, often associated with calm and serenity: europeans acquired it in 17th century as global trade expands, although initially too expensive for the poor, it rapidly became the national drink of. Ideal for poor: simpler to produce than coffee and could be extended: empire provided supply, women"s petition against coffee flavoured tea, boston tea party as rejection of britishness. North american establishment: things like rank were left behind, instead, people focused on chatting with one another; places you could learn enough, temperance promoted caffeine as good alternative. In north america, coffeehouse not popularized util after wwii. Instead primarily an individual"s drink: the cup of (gi) joe declared as vital to defence efforts during wwii, coffee consumption gathered pace until the 1960s when mass consumption of carbonated beverages challenged its dominance.