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Mark Pendergrast: Uncommon Grounds (Paperback, 2010, Basic Books) 4 stars

Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient …

Uncommon Grounds

4 stars

Having previously read Black Gold, this is a far more US centric take on the whole history of coffee. Yes it covers some of the same ground, but is far more about the rise of the coffee barons and the impact from there. Still an interesting read, with lots to learn.