In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEGUMMING
Etymology
Noun
degumming (uncountable)
The removal of gum from a material, especially the removal of sericin from silk or phospholipids etc. from vegetable oils.
Source: Wiktionary
DEGUM
De*gum", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Degummed; p. pr. & vb. n. Degumming.]
Definition: To deprive of, or free from, gum; as, to degum ramie.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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