Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
MAURIST
Maur"ist, n. Etym: [From Maurus, the favorite disciple of St. Benedict.]
Definition: A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of the seventeenth century. The Maurists have been distinguished for their interest in literature.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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