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| Benjamin Franklin: "Coffee is never followed by sadness, it is the stuff of joy!" |
Coffee is an addictive beverage that has remained intact throughout the years. It is no secret that people in the past were coffeeholics just like us today. That’s why today’s entry is a refreshment from the past, to see how many brilliant minds were also coffee lovers.
Coffee lovers in history
Benjamin Franklin
B. Franklin was such a coffee lover that he even sold his own coffee beans. While he lived in London, Franklin was always into political meetings, played chess and even got in good conversations with strangers, all of these in one place: his favorite local coffee shop.
Frank Baum
The writer of the beloved children’s novel ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ reportedly had up five cups of coffee with sugar and cream each morning before getting deep into writing. Baum relied on his morning joe to get a boost of creativity and let inspiration flow.
Teddy Roosevelt
T. Roosevelt, U.S. 26th president, would often enjoy up to a gallon of coffee a day! He would normally add five to seven lumps of sugar to the drink but eventually switched to saccharine.
Napoleon Bonaparte
The political and military French leader asked for a spoonful of coffee while on his deathbed, according to reports. He is also the author of a quote that has appeared several times on many coffee cups: “I would rather suffer with coffee than be senseless.”
In addition to these important names, there are several important people in today’s world that are known to be coffee lovers too.
Britney Spears
Singer Britney Spears is constantly caught by paparazzi with the savory beverage in her hand while running any possible errand. Her love for coffee is so intense that she even released a coffee-based fragrance on the smell of iced coffee called Private Show.
Jason Mraz
Grammy Award-winner singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, whose career actually began in coffee houses located in San Diego in 1999. With Mraz Family Farms, he focused his passion for coffee. With such statement as “Avocados. Coffee. World Peace.” you can be sure their coffee is flowing with positivity.
Jackie Chan
He has some serious love for coffee; in 2006 J. Chan announced his plans to open several coffee shops in Asia in places like China and Hong Kong, then followed by shops in the Philippines and the Middle East. In his press release he shared the following about coffee: “Coffee, like music and movies, knows no barriers. Coffee is also a language in itself.”
Coffee addiction is real, and it’s great that so many people share this all over the world. As J. Chan said: “Coffee knows no barriers.” Indeed, this unique drink unites us all.
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| On his deathbed, Napoleon Bonaparte asked for a spoonful of coffee. |
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