Starbucked

I just finished reading Starbucked  by Taylor Clark which was easy read for me as the subject matter was coffee -- something that I am very passionate about.  This book that takes a look at the sociological, cultural and economic impact that Starbucks has made on our society, also included a great chapter, "Life Before Lattes" on the history of coffee.  Here is one finding that I  found very amusing given my line of work in a church:

"Strangely enough, some of coffee's biggest early boosters were religious conservatives.  Many members of the clergy clamored for widespread coffee use because they were annoyed that so many parishioners fell asleep during their sermons." (p. 25)

"The Puritans in particular campaigned for coffee as a great soberer and as a promoter of the mental effort necessary to understand the Bible's teachings." (p.25,26)

Comments

[Evonn]

Is that why you and Ed are always with a coffee cup in hand... subliminally encouraging the rest of us to consume caffeine? (hee hee) Seriously, I'm suddenly craving coffee... Komodo Dragon to be exact with about an inch of cream. I guess it is time for a Starbucks run.