Quote by JeanAnthelme BrillatSavarin, The
Liqueurs were not lacking; but the coffee especially deserves mention. It was as clear as crystal, aromatic and wonderfully hot; but, above all, it was not handed around in those wretched vessels called cups on the left banks of the Seine, but in beautiful and capacious bowls, into which the thick lips of the reverend fathers plunged, engulfing the refreshing beverage with a noise that would have done honor to sperm-whales before a storm.
Summary
This quote describes the abundance and quality of liqueurs and coffee, with a particular focus on the coffee. The author praises the coffee for being clear, aromatic, and hot. The unique aspect of the coffee service is emphasized, as it is served in spacious bowls rather than traditional cups. The loud noise made by the priests as they drink their coffee is compared to the sound of sperm-whales, indicating their enthusiastic and gratifying consumption of the beverage.
Topics
Coffee (or Tea)
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