
Plants of the Gods: S5E4. Part 1 — Coffee, the World’s Favorite Stimulant — Chemistry, History, and More
Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcast
The Historical Significance and Controversy of Coffee
This chapter discusses the historical significance and controversy surrounding coffee and coffee houses. It explores how coffee houses attracted attention from ruling authorities who saw them as a threat due to the political discussions and activities that took place there. Despite being banned in some places and facing persecution, coffee consumption persisted due to its stimulating effects and its role as an alternative to alcohol in Muslim culture.
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