Source: Practical American Cookery and Domestic Economy, Hall, 1856
On the many attributes of coffee:
- Promotes Digestion
- Exhilarates the Animal Spirits
- Dispels Flatulency
- Removes Dizziness
- Attenuates Viscid Humors (mucus)
- Increase Circulation & Perspiration
- Affects Nerves and Watchfulness
- Causes Hand Tremors
Convivial Supper 
Interesting that so much of this appears to be true today. Also, the use of one “dish” rather than one “cup”. Thanks!
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