When the Pope blesses the 'Devil's Brew'

Coffee aficionados often claim that the spread of its popularity among Catholics is due to Pope Clement VIII's influence. He was pressed by his advisers to denounce coffee. However, upon tasting coffee, Pope Clement VIII declared: "Why, this Satan's drink is so delicious that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it."[1] Clement allegedly blessed the bean because it appeared better for the people than alcoholic beverages.[2] The year often cited is 1600. It is not clear whether this is a true story, but it may have been found amusing at the time.

1. Cole, Adam. "Drink Coffee? Off With Your Head!", Salt, NPR, January 17, 2012

2.  Wallin, Nils-Bertil. "Coffee: A Long Way From Ethiopia", Yale Global, November 5, 2002

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