This busy port city was a haven for the traders of the world, allowing them to exchange their unique treasures. At first, coffee was considered a rare exotic find and made available only to the very wealthy, and was sometimes sold at premier lemonade stands for medicinal purposes.
Source: Santos, R. M. (2007). Coffee: The revolutionary drink for pleasure and health. Xlibris Corporation.
| Drugs: | Caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Regions: | Italy |
| Topics: | Cultivation, production and trade |