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"So the Sufi, they used the beverage as a stimulant to aid concentration during their spiritual practices and nighttime devotions. That's what they used it for in Yemen. So how did it globally spread? Well, when it got to Europe, the Dutch began importing coffee to Europe in the 17th century, making its entry into the Western world. And then it went across continents. From the Middle east, the plant was cultivated, traded, eventually spreading to other continents through colonial trade routes."
