In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOAPBARK
Etymology
Noun
soapbark (usually uncountable, plural soapbarks)
The bark of the evergreen tree, Quillaja saponaria, which when pulverised forms a lather with water.
The tree Quillaja saponaria.
Synonyms
• (tree): soap bark tree
Source: Wiktionary
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