Overview
This book uses coffee as a prism to reflect the evolutionary trajectory of human civilization. Seemingly an ordinary brown liquid, coffee carries the mission of spanning past and present and connecting all continents. Tracing from its origin in Ethiopia to its global spread, it covers the history and culture of coffee across diverse regions and eras. Chapters focus on key historical moments, such as coffee culture in the Ottoman Empire, its reception across European nations, and the development of tropical plantations, while also incorporating the local history of China's Zhugula coffee from multiple perspectives. Far more than merely a stimulant, coffee has been a powerful force driving historical progress, shaping cultural forms and reshaping economic patterns. Integrating tradition, trade, and social-cultural dimensions, the work features both historical documentation and humanistic insight. The global history of coffee is a legend of humanity's continuous exploration, innovation, and self-transcendence.
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- ISBN-13: 9787568955850
- ISBN-10: 7568955850
- Publisher: Chongqing University Press
- Publish Date: January 2026
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