September 29 is...
A Bit of Coffee Trivia...
Okay, all you coffee lovers, what is your knowledge of this aromatic, acidic drink that begins your day, uplifts your afternoon and often times lends itself to sleepless nights? It is so-o-o-o-o g-o-o-o-ood to some of us that we indulge on a regular basis regardless of the day or night! It's hard to believe that coffee has not always been the pleasantest of brew. Who do we thank for the elimination of the coffee grounds in every cup and when did coffee reach the shores of America?
Ways of the World (Merci Beaucoup)
Having reached its way to America in the seventeenth century, it was not until the eighteenth century, when the French introduced infusion brewing, did one enjoy a cup without the coffee grounds.
Oh, those clever French
Whose aromatic scents
Tickle the nostrils
Whose aromatic scents
Tickle the nostrils
Without any dissents
First to boast coffee
No grinds in the cup
Found a linen bag
Steeped it just enough
Then there’s the Dutch
With a gift to the king
One tiny sprout
Did millions it bring
Oh-so desired coffee plant
That one tiny sprout
On to the Caribbean
Yea, there and about
Then to the Americas
Then to the Americas
In ships on the high seas
Highly sought-after seedlings
Become the drink to please
Black coffee
Cafe au Lait
Cappuccino, too
Alluring while steaming hot
Even iced will do
Mmm! To the French I say
How sweet the brew
For a great cup of coffee
Merci beaucoup!
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“Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter than muscatel wine! I must have my coffee…”
—JohannSebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Don't like to drink coffee? Why not EAT it...in a recipe, that is!
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Don't forget to take a coffee break (or two) to celebrate this historical and important beverage!
Is your mouth watering yet?
