Death by Coffee: Nothing can compete with the mosques!

Coffee, despite its association with the West, originated in Yemen and Ethiopia. Sufi mystics in Yemen used coffee to aid concentration during religious practices. Coffee houses became popular meeting places, which some authorities viewed as a threat. In the Ottoman Empire, during the 16th century, coffee houses were even temporarily banned, with some rulers like Sultan Murad IV even using the death penalty. Coffee houses thrived throughout the Middle East and Europe, becoming centers for social gatherings and intellectual discussions. Despite initial suspicion in Europe due to its Muslim origins, coffee gained popularity. #Coffee #CoffeeHistory #CoffeeOrigins #CoffeeAndReligion #CoffeeBans #CoffeeWorld #4s+ #foursplus