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New Orleans Coffee: A Rich History
✍️ Stone, Suzanne
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New Orleans history is steeped in coffee. Cafe du Monde and Morning Call started serving cafe au lait more than a century ago. Outside the Cathedral of St. Louis in Jackson Square, early entrepreneurs like Old Rose provided eager churchgoers with the brew, and it was sold in the French Market beginning in the late 1700s. People gathered for business, socializing, politics and auctions at five hundred coffee exchanges and shops in the 1800s. Since 1978, myriad specialty coffee shops have opened to meet increasing demand for great coffee. Author Suzanne Stone presents the full story of this celebrated tradition, including how chicory became part of the city's special flavor.
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Suzanne Stone delivers a focused historical overview of New Orleans' legendary coffee culture, drawing heavily on archival milestones from Jackson Square to the French Market. However, readers seeking practical brewing instructions, modern roasting techniques, or cocktail recipes will find it ill-suited to their needs, as this is strictly a historical narrative rather than a hands-on guide. For history buffs and coffee romantics alike, it provides an enjoyable snapshot of a city defined by its cup of cafe au lait, though it leaves technical enthusiasts wanting more.
