Coffee on the Corner

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No, ancient Egyptians did not grow or drink coffee. The coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, and the practice of brewing it into a beverage did not arrive in Egypt until the 16th century CE, thousands of years after the peak of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Timeline of Coffee in Egypt
While Egypt eventually became a major hub for the coffee trade, this occurred during the Ottoman era rather than ancient times.
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  • Ancient Period (c. 3100 BCE – 30 BCE): Coffee was completely unknown to ancient Egyptians.
  • Arrival (1500s CE): Coffee was introduced to Egypt in the early 16th century, likely brought by Sufi monks and students from Yemen and Ethiopia.
  • Spread: By the mid-1500s, coffee houses (known as qahwas) became significant social and cultural hubs in Cairo, though the drink faced early opposition from some religious scholars who equated it with alcohol.
  • Trade Hub: By the 18th century, Egypt was the richest province of the Ottoman Empire, largely due to its role in trading Yemeni coffee through the port of Alexandria.
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