Chapter 1
Origins and legends of the bean
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Chapter 2
The European coffeehouse revolution
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Chapter 3
Colonial expansion and the global crop
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Chapter 4
Modern waves and unique global rituals
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Global coffee cultures
Ch 2 · The European coffeehouse revolution
schott European Coffeehouse Revolution
In European coffeehouses, a bustling scene. For just a penny, You entered a 'university,' where ideas convene.
Fun Fact
Penny wisdom: In 17th-century London, coffeehouses were called "penny universities" because a penny bought you a cup of coffee and hours of intellectual debate.
Glossary
coffeehouse (noun)
A public room or building where coffee and other refreshments are served. Pasqua Rosée opened London's first coffeehouse in 1652, sparking a massive social and intellectual movement across Europe.
A public room or building where coffee and other refreshments are served. Pasqua Rosée opened London's first coffeehouse in 1652, sparking a massive social and intellectual movement across Europe.
Quiz
What major historical event of 1789 was heavily planned and discussed in the cafes of Paris?
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Which famous global financial institution started inside Edward Lloyd's London coffeehouse in the late 1680s?
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Which King of England tried to ban all coffeehouses in 1675, fearing they were breeding grounds for political rebellion?
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Why were 17th-century London coffeehouses commonly referred to as "penny universities"?
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Which legendary composer wrote the humorous "Coffee Cantata" in 1735 about a young woman's addiction to the drink?
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Which historic Paris cafe, opened in 1686, was a famous meeting place for Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire and Benjamin Franklin?
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In 1674, why did a group of London women publish a famous petition protesting against coffee?