How do you take your coffee? Black? With cream? Iced? Or maybe you like one of those Grandé Caramel Frappuccinos. However you like it, consuming coffee has become a social event. With the rise of Starbucks, the coffeehouse has become ingrained in our culture. Today, coffeehouses differentiate themselves by promoting their bean source and how they roast it. But with all the difference in mind, coffeehouses still have one thing in common; they're a place where people socialize. Coffeehouses originated in the Middle East in the early 16 th century, where some of the earliest coffee beans were produced. The coffeehouses quickly became an important part of the culture, as they became a place for political gatherings and a place for men to gather and play games. Towards the middle of the century, coffeehouses evolved as they moved into Italy. Italians fine-tuned the drink, as each Italian region put its own twist on the coffee. Espresso, café americanos, and cappuccinos quickly becam...
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