The Yemeni Coffee Trade: Mocha's Global Legacy
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rich history of Yemen's coffee trade, focusing on the port of Mocha (al-Mukha) and its global impact. They discuss the origins of coffee in Yemen, the role of Sufi mystics in popularizing the drink, the rise of Mocha as a trading hub in the 15th-17th centuries, the famous Baba Budean legend, the decline of Mocha due to the rise of Java and colonial plantations, and the lasting legacy of 'Mocha' as a coffee style. The episode also touches on the social and economic aspects of the qat economy, contrasting it with coffee's historical significance.
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