Le Breuvage du diable Voyage aux sources du café

The book covers so many different cultures and eras—I'm curious how the author selected which anecdotes and facts made the cut. Was there a guiding principle behind the choices?

The way coffee is woven into history, politics, and society really expanded my view of its significance. I wonder if that was the author's intention or just a happy side effect.

Focusing on specific stories and moments adds depth, but I’m curious what motivated this particular approach rather than a broader overview.