In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHIZOKU
Shi*zo"ku, n. sing. & pl. [Jap. shi-zoku, fr. Chin. ch' (chi) branch, posterity + tsu kindered, class.]
Definition: The Japanese warrior gentry or middle class, formerly called samurai; also, any member of this class.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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