Quote of a Coffee Lover

September 22nd, 2009 by keen bean

In my ongoing search for interesting tidbits of information about coffee and tea, I encountered a quote that caught my attention.  The quotation was attributed to a man whose name meant nothing to me. The passage said,” If you want to improve your understanding, drink coffee” and the author was a Sydney Smith.

Being the lover of gourmet coffee that I am, such a little diddy provides me with a moment of agreement. Initially, I just sank back into my chair and admired the statement. Then, I began to wonder if this individual were someone whose insight were known to the masses, or simply a person of one smooth line. My initial search unveiled that this fellow could have been a British admiral, an American zoologist, a New Zealand politician, or one of many others. Upon conclusion of further review, it appears he was an English essayist born in 1771. While these enquiries can often take me in the direction of a tangent, this one I found provoking. Personally, no matter what the occupation or epithet reveals, a great quote should always be applauded. So, bravo Mr. Smith, from me to you.