Geographic Role of New Orleans Coffee Culture.

If one ever takes a trip to New Orleans, one of the many cultural aspects to be noticed is the food. Obviously, there will be things like mufalettas, gumbo, and po' boy sandwiches. However, New Orleans is home to a unique coffee culture. Coffee has been a part of the New Orleans culture since the 19th century. One place one may want to check out is the history Cafe du Monde.

One thing noticed in the coffee is chicory, which makes it unique. However, the aspect of New Orleans coffee culture is how it got started. In alot of places in America, coffee was that "work a day" kind of thing. In New Orleans, it has a different flair, a different flavor(no pun intended). Geography is a part of it. 1/3 of coffee imports have to pass through New Orleans before hitting the shelves in other parts of the nation. New Orleans has been a major port for bringing in coffee since the 19th century. Why? It's proximity to Latin America plays a part in this.

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