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History of Coffee (Encyclopaedia Britannica)

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An Encyclopaedia Britannica reference article tracing the history of coffee cultivation and consumption, maintained under Britannica editorial review.

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Publisher
Encyclopaedia Britannica
URL
https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-coffee
Source Type
reference
Reliability Tier
1
A general encyclopedia with a professional editorial board and named subject expert contributors, with a long standing reputation for factual accuracy and correction practice.
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This source backs 20 claims across the atlas. As facts: 15 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate. Plus 4 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

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  • Open Questions, 7 claims: 6 well-attested, 1 general references.
  • Food Traditions, 6 claims: 3 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate, 2 general references.
  • Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.
  • Drinks, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
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