Welcome to the Friday spot where Writer in Residence Paul Andruss shares myths, legends and things we take for granted… in a unique and illuminating manner.. today he expresses himself on the subject of coffee… (Sorry could not resist)…. Over to you Paul…
Coffee – A Noxious Concoction
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It is almost inconceivable to think once upon a time coffee was viewed in much the same way we view hard drugs, and disparaged using much the same language.
Surprised?
Curious?
Grab yerself a cup a joe and dive in.
The origin of coffee and even its name is shrouded in myth. The word coffee comes from the Turkish Kavhe, which derives from the Arabic qahwah meaning perhaps ‘to lack hunger’, or ‘dark’, ‘sour’ or even ‘dark wine’.
It is thought the wild coffee bush originated in Sub-Saharan tropical Africa. Legend says around 900 AD goat-herders in the Ethiopian Highlands noticed…
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Chris Thank you for the reblog. And Shared (Obviously) Hey I’m only human!!! Paul
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👍😄😄😄
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Ps Chris like the new Background.. the white really makes the text sing out
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Glad to hear it, Paul 😀
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Thank you for sharing Chris.. ♥hugs
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My pleasure, Sally 😀
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