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The Dutch Coffee Trade: From Mocha to Amsterdam

6 min•25 juni 2026

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Dutch role in bringing coffee to Europe. They discuss the VOC's early encounters with coffee in Yemen, the smuggling of coffee plants from Mocha to Amsterdam, and the establishment of coffee plantations in Java. The hosts also examine the rise of coffeehouses in the Netherlands and their impact on society and commerce. Key figures like Pieter van den Broecke and Nicolaes Witsen are mentioned, along with the role of the Amsterdamse Wisselbank in financing the trade. The episode delves into the cultural shift from beer and wine to coffee as a morning beverage. The hosts also touch on the connection between coffee and the Enlightenment.

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