4 times drinking coffee was illegal—or even punishable by death Rulers once closed cafés, burned beans, and even executed someone—all for a cup of coffee.

4 times drinking coffee was illegal—or even punishable by death #Technology #Other #HistoryOfCoffee #CulinaryCulture #BeverageHistory

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World War I Sparked Vodka’s Transformation From Local Craft to Global Standard State control and legal battles over ingredients redefined vodka, making purity and transparency central to the modern spirit’s identity

FYI: World War I Sparked Vodka’s Transformation From Local Craft to Global Standard #Vodka #WorldWarI #CraftSpirits #BeverageHistory #SpiritIndustry

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