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.
PEZIZA
Peziza, genus Peziza
(noun) type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pe*zi"za, n. Etym: [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colors.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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