Perhaps it is because of the complex process coffee undergoes that it has become such a desired commodity. On the other hand, it may be the pleasing aroma and rich history that reminds consumers of the intellectual and social community coffee offers. Whatever the reason, coffee continues to remain a staple of our times, a catalyst for community, and one of the most popular beverages of all time.
Resources
http://www.coffeereview.com/reference.cfm?ID=2
http://www.koffeekorner.com/koffeehistory.htm
http://www.coffeeuniverse.com/university_hist.html