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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

The Coffee Chronicles: Joy and Crisis

This chapter explores a personal narrative set in a vibrant rainforest, contrasting the beauty of the environment with the pressing issue of coffee's future amidst topsoil depletion. It traces the history of coffee from its Ethiopian origins to its impact on global trade, cultural significance, and the exploitation inherent in its production. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the complexities of coffee's journey, interweaving themes of sociopolitical struggles, cultural appropriation, and the contributions of marginalized communities to the coffee trade.

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