In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNTAPPED
untapped
(adjective) not drawn upon or used; “untapped reserves of coal”; “the untapped stockrooms of our minds”- G.R.Harrison
untapped
(adjective) not subjected to tapping; “an untapped keg”; “an untapped sugar maple”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
untapped (comparative more untapped, superlative most untapped)
Not tapped; not drawn on in terms of resources.
Source: Wiktionary
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