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An Indian saint, Budan, risked capital punishment by smuggling seven coffee bean seeds in his beard, thus ending the Arabian monopoly on the export of unroasted coffee beans. This act allowed coffee production to begin in India and allowed people to purchase coffee from other sources.

Feb 14, 2023•1 min read

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An Indian saint, Budan, risked capital punishment by smuggling seven coffee bean seeds in his beard, thus ending the Arabian monopoly on the export of unroasted coffee beans. This act allowed coffee production to begin in India and allowed people to purchase coffee from other sources.

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