The rise of coffee houses in 17th century England

How coffee changed London - and the world

Coffee houses in 17th and 18th century England didn't just help sober up the populace (which until that time had drunk beer all the time, almost exclusively) they also changed the course of world history. Read this fascinating and highly caffeinated article over a piping hot cup of your favorite coffee, and salute the bean's contribution to our modern world.

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