Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It was first grown in Ethiopia, which is still the home of some of the best coffee in the world. It then crossed the Red Sea into Arabia and in the eighteenth century Europe, where it led to the development of the sugar industry and stock markets. (1,155 words)
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