Coffee arrived in America in the 1600s. At the time of the American Revolution, drinking tea was considered unpatriotic, so coffee became the drink of choice.
During the American Civil War, coffee was part of standard issue rations for soldiers. However, this was done more for the caffeine that the taste. After the war, coffee became more popular and affordable.
During the Great Depression, coffee was handed out with donuts at food banks. Coffee was again part of rations for soldiers during World War II. Coffee soon became associated with diners and coffee shops.
Coffee chains (such as Starbucks) emerged in the late 1970s, and soon people started looking for something better than Starbucks coffee.
Key Takeaways:
- During the American Civil War, coffee was drunk for its caffeine rather than its taste.
- During the Great Depression, soup kitchens would serve coffee and donuts to those in need.
- Later in the 20th century, diners, coffee shops and Starbucks became important pieces of coffee culture.
“But while specialty coffee shops and independent cafés are becoming increasingly prominent in coffee hotspots across the US – how have things changed over the years?”
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