Tag Archives: Civil War coffee

From Chicory to Cigar Stumps: Confederate Coffee Alternatives in the Civil War

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Patrick Kelly-Fischer

In just about any firsthand account of the Civil War, it’s striking how heavily coffee features in the day to day lives of soldiers. Like many of us today, both Union and Confederate troops found coffee to be absolutely essential … Continue reading →

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Coffee For Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Christmas 1864 found Confederate soldiers with little to celebrate. The war that so many had said would last just 90 days now reached it fourth winter with a gloomy outlook for their cause. But still, stories of brief holiday moments … Continue reading →

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Civil War Cookin’: No Coffee…No Problem?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Who’s getting up early this Friday morning? Hitting the sales for Black Friday or heading to work? Many of us will grab a cup of coffee at some point this morning or during the day for an extra boost of … Continue reading →

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Creamer, Please. No Sugar

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Meg Groeling

I had an idea the other day, and acted on it! I sort of made a “coffee run,” if you will . . . ——- Starbucks Customer Service / PO Box 6363 / Dover, DE 19905-6363 Meg Thompson / Hollister, CA 95023 / July … Continue reading →

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