Drink

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Knowledge

Cocoa tree

The cocoa tree and its precious beans

ST029-01 Femme the Japon impression anonyme 1754

Knowledge

Tea, a source of longevity

One of humanity’s oldest drinks highly valued by monks, exalted by poets and recommended by doctors

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Knowledge

The bitter success of coffee

A beverage with numerous benefits, but to be consumed in moderation

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Knowledge

Drinking chocolate’s reputation as an aphrodisiac

A highly stimulating drink

Object

Tin, Nescafé

This tin contained 'Nescafé' soluble coffee, fine-tuned by Nestlé in 1938.

Object

Box, Incarom

This container is an original display replica used in shop windows to advertise the product.

Object

Roaster

This utensil is used to roast green coffee beans over a fire.

Object

Bottle, Saint-Prex (CH)

This bottle was used to preserve fruit juice or alcoholic beverages.

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Knowledge

Sorghum

Of African origin, sorghum is a highly popular cereal today, ranking just behind rice, wheat and corn

Object

Sugar tongs, G. W. Adams

These sugar tongs perfectly illustrate the abundance of utensils found on bourgeoisie tables in the 19th century.