Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Their Influence Upon the Health, the Intellect, and the Moral Nature of Man (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Auguste Saint-Arroman

9780484323901: Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Their Influence Upon the Health, the Intellect, and the Moral Nature of Man (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484323903 ISBN 13: 9780484323901

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover how coffee, tea, and chocolate shaped health, culture, and daily life

This concise monograph explores the long history and hygienic study of these three popular beverages and foods. It traces how coffee, tea, and chocolate traveled from distant shores to European tables and how they influenced medicine, politics, and society. You’ll learn about their origins, how climates and customs affect their use, and what scholars and physicians said about their effects on health and morals. The book also explains how these substances are prepared, how their ingredients vary by region, and how experts detect adulteration.

Learn the historical journey of each drink and its cultural impact
See how their health effects were discussed by physicians across centuries
Understand typical preparations, combinations, and regional differences
Discover practical notes on quality, composition, and ways to test for purity

Ideal for readers curious about the everyday forces behind familiar flavors, and for anyone seeking a clear, evidence-based view of how coffee, tea, and chocolate have influenced our health and habits.

August Saint-Arroman’s work presents a two-part scope: a survey of the historical context and a practical guide to hygienic precepts. It blends medical insight with cultural history to explain why these three substances have endured in daily life and global trade.

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