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What Is Coffeehouse Culture?

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coffee culture is the set of traditions and social behaviors that surround the consumption of coffee, particularly as a social lubricant The term also refers to the cultural diffusion and adoption of coffee as a widely consumed stimulant. What is the purpose of a coffeehouse? From a cultural standpoint, coffeehouses largely serve as centers of … Read more

What Is The Oldest Café In London?

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The Jamaica Wine House began london life as the city’s first coffee house, in the 1600s. That was when coffee was a significant beverage and coffee houses featured newspapers to read and debates to pursue. Today the Jamaica tucked away in a tiny side street near Mansion House is, well, just a pub. What is … Read more