The Dark History of Coffee: Blood, Beans, and the Bitter Brew of Empire

Headline: Uncover the Blood-Stained, Bitter Truth Behind Your Morning Brew.Body:”The Dark History of Coffee: Blood, Beans, and the Bitter Brew of Empire” is the unflinching, definitive account of how coffee conquered the world – not through charm, but through chains. From its sacred origins in Ethiopian forests to its role in fueling revolutions, propping up empires, and bankrolling modern capitalism, this gripping narrative exposes coffee’s 500-year legacy of exploitation, slavery, and environmental havoc. Discover how the Enlightenment sipped hypocrisy in Parisian cafés brewed by enslaved labor, how the CIA orchestrated coups to protect corporate coffee interests, and how climate change now threatens the bean’s very survival. More than a history, it’s a reckoning: your daily cup holds the bitter aftertaste of empire. For fans of Salt, Cod, and Empire of Cotton, this book will forever change how you see the world’s most beloved addiction.