A Bedouin sheikh (head of the nomadic tribe) roasting coffee next to his tent to welcome his guests. Photo: Library of Congress.
How many people around the world start their mornings with a cup of coffee – or three? But did you know that this much-loved beverage has courted its fair share of conflict and controversy in history?
For instance, coffee was once called The Satan’s Drink.
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