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Each slave might tend 4,000\u20137,000 plants. Little maintenance was carried out. The natural drying process was used, prior to hulling and despatching to Rio on mule trains. Lack of soil maintenance contributed to the Rio beans\u2019 poor reputation, being prone to mould and off-flavours. Today, \u2018Rio-y\u2019 still describes such defects. After the U.S. banned imports of slaves in 1807, North American slave traders shifted to the Brazilian market, setting up a triangular exchange: American goods traded into Africa, in exchange for slaves who were sold in Brazil, to buy coffee for delivery back to the U.S.<\/p>\n

This lasted until 1850 when the British ended the Atlantic slave trade through direct naval intervention. Existing slaves (around one-third of the population) remained central to the Brazilian economy. An internal slave market developed with southern Brazilian coffee planters buying slaves from the north. Only in 1871 was the so-called \u2018Law of the Free Womb\u2019 passed, making children of slaves free from birth, followed in 1888 by the \u2018Golden Law\u2019 freeing all remaining slaves.<\/p>\n

Watercolour of slaves carrying coffee, based on Jean-Baptiste Debret, A Voyage to Brazil, 1834. The leader plays the thumb piano to set the pace. In 1872 Brazil\u2019s imperial family was overthrown. A new republic was created, dominated by the Paulistas, the coffee barons of S\u00e3o Paulo state. Dominance of S\u00e3o Paulo, City and State The Paulistas replaced slave labour forces with poor European immigrants, known as colonos.<\/p>\n

They worked for wages on large coffee estates, but were given housing and a small plot to grow their own food. In 1884 the Brazilian state began subsidizing initial costs of transporting migrants, and by 1903 over 2 million had arrived. Over half came from Italy, attracted by the promise of land, but found they effectively became indentured labourers, required to pay back the cost of their voyage.<\/p>\n

The terms were so harsh that the Italian government banned subsidized migration schemes in 1902.<\/p>\n

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Series Editor: Andrew F. Smith EDIBLE is a revolutionary series of books dedicated to food and drink that explores the rich history of cuisine. Each book reveals the global history and culture of one type of food or beverage. Already published Apple Erika Janik \u2022 Banana Lorna Piatti- Farnell Barbecue Jonathan Deutsch and Megan J. Elias \u2022 Beef Lorna Piatti-Farnell Beer Gavin D. Smith \u2022 Berries Heather Arndt Anderson Brandy Becky Sue Epstein \u2022 Bread William Rubel Cabbage Meg Muckenhoupt \u2022 Cake Nicola Humble Caviar Nichola Fletcher \u2022 Champagne Becky Sue Epstein Cheese Andrew Dalby \u2022 Chillies Heather Arndt Anderson Chocolate Sarah Moss and Alexander Badenoch Cocktails Joseph M. Carlin \u2022 Coffee Jonathan Morris Corn Michael Owen Jones \u2022 Curry Colleen Taylor Sen Dates Nawal Nasrallah \u2022 Doughnut Heather Delancey Hunwick Dumplings Barbara Gallani \u2022 Edible Flowers Constance L.<\/p>\n

Kirker and Mary Newman \u2022 Eggs Diane Toops \u2022 Fats Michelle Phillipov Figs David C. Sutton \u2022 Game Paula Young Lee Gin Lesley Jacobs Solmonson \u2022 Hamburger Andrew F. Smith Herbs Gary Allen \u2022 Herring Kathy Hunt \u2022 Honey Lucy M. Long Hot Dog Bruce Kraig \u2022 Ice Cream Laura B. Weiss \u2022 Lamb Brian Yarvin Lemon Toby Sonneman \u2022 Lobster Elisabeth Townsend Melon Sylvia Lovegren \u2022 Milk Hannah Velten \u2022 Moonshine Kevin R.<\/p>\n

Kosar Mushroom Cynthia D. Bertelsen \u2022 Nuts Ken Albala \u2022 Offal Nina Edwards Olive Fabrizia Lanza \u2022 Onions and Garlic Martha Jay Oranges Clarissa Hyman \u2022 Oyster Carolyn Tillie \u2022 Pancake Ken Albala Pasta and Noodles Kantha Shelke \u2022 Pickles Jan Davison \u2022 Pie Janet Clarkson Pineapple Kaori O\u2019Connor \u2022 Pizza Carol Helstosky Pomegranate Damien Stone \u2022 Pork Katharine M. Rogers Potato Andrew F. Smith \u2022 Pudding Jeri Quinzio \u2022 Rice Renee Marton Rum Richard Foss \u2022 Salad Judith Weinraub \u2022 Salmon Nicolaas Mink Sandwich Bee Wilson \u2022 Sauces Maryann Tebben \u2022 Sausage Gary Allen Seaweed Kaori O\u2019Connor \u2022 Shrimp Yvette Florio Lane Soup Janet Clarkson \u2022 Spices Fred Czarra \u2022 Sugar Andrew F.<\/p>\n

Smith Sweets and Candy Laura Mason \u2022 Tea Helen Saberi \u2022 Tequila Ian Williams Truffle Zachary Nowak \u2022 Vodka Patricia Herlihy \u2022 Water Ian Miller Whiskey Kevin R. Kosar \u2022 Wine Marc Millon 1kitap1.com\/en Coffee A Global History Jonathan Morris REAKTION BOOKS 1kitap1.com\/en My parents, Anne and Graham Morris, taught me little about coffee, but much about life, and this book is dedicated to them with love.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

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