During its colonial period, Coffee was first introduced to the Mexican state of Veracruz, from the Antilles. Mexico cultivates mostly shade-grown Arabica coffee which grows particularly well in the southern coastal regions—conditions that, in Mexico's relatively cooler climate, are favorable for higher-quality coffees. Join Mark and Wayne Armstrong of the 5 Minute History podcast who kindly shares his brief look at one of North America’s favorite legal stimulants.

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