A Rich and Tantalizing Brew
A History of How Coffee Connected the World
Book • 2019
Jeanette M. Fregulia's "A Rich and Tantalizing Brew" explores the captivating journey of coffee, tracing its path from its origins in Ethiopia to its global dominance.
The book delves into the cultural, social, and economic transformations brought about by coffee's rise, examining its role in religious rituals, elite circles, and the emergence of coffee houses.
Fregulia challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the contributions of non-European cultures and the impact of colonialism on coffee production.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on coffee's history, weaving together diverse historical threads to create a rich and engaging narrative.
It also examines the complex relationship between coffee and issues of labor, exploitation, and sustainability.
The book delves into the cultural, social, and economic transformations brought about by coffee's rise, examining its role in religious rituals, elite circles, and the emergence of coffee houses.
Fregulia challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the contributions of non-European cultures and the impact of colonialism on coffee production.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on coffee's history, weaving together diverse historical threads to create a rich and engaging narrative.
It also examines the complex relationship between coffee and issues of labor, exploitation, and sustainability.
