Cafi Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination [Paperback]

Sandra Mizumoto Posey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000

Coffee is more than the beverage of choice for office-bound commuters and coffeehouse hipsters-it has been used for centuries by mystics of many cultures to heighten the senses, sharpen mental acuity, and promote creative and intuitive thought. This book presents a coffee divining method that is based on the historical use of coffee as an insight tool but is updated to make it more relevant to contemporary life. More than just a dry history of using coffee as a catalyst for intuition, this book is filled with fascinating coffee lore, recipes for delicious magic coffee potions, and an analysis of coffee's impact on cultures around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A delightful book. Well-suited for today's discerning coffee lovers, Posey's book is richly brewed with history and fun." -- Paul Beyerl, author of The Master Book of Herbalism and A Compendium of Herbal Magick

"Cafe Nation combines myth, magic, and mystery in a unique recipe for folding the essence of coffee into a blend of multi-cultural, multi-century, and multi-ethnic experiences that captivate the sense of both imagination and taste." -- Ted R. Lingle, Executive Director, Speciality Coffee Association of America

"This delightfully original book is full of surprises, information and magic. It definitely takes coffee where no coffee drinker has gone before!" -- Marion Weinstein, Author of Positive Magic

Drawing on the powers of which "Sufi mystics knew centuries ago," writer Sandra Mizumoto Posey has crafted an experience for coffee lovers that's both educational and a lot of fun." -- Andrew Raskin, Coffee Journal

About the Author

Sandra Mizumoto Posey is the author of Rubber Soul: Rubber Stamps and Correspondence Art and the founder of the Americanfolk.com Web site. She lives in Los Angeles.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891661116
• ISBN-13: 978-1891661112
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,724,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Coffee & Tea

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Lovers Unite!, December 23, 2001

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Boudica (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cafi Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination (Paperback)

I am a coffee addict. I admit it. But Ms Posey has got me beat hands down.

This book covers the history of coffee. From the myths and legends surrounding coffee, to the different types of coffee, this release is similar to many other coffee books. There are even some wonderful recipes for distinctive coffee brews. Yet how many of these other books cover coffee divination? This is quite unique. There are instances in myth where coffee is used as a divination tool, but Ms. Posey introduces us to her version of scrying the beans.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. She presents us with her own original material and gives us a new twist on the magic of coffee.

If you are a coffee fanatic, or into different typs of divination, take a look at this book. It will grab you and make you rethink tea leaves. It would make a wonderful gift for that special coffee lover.

While you're at it, take a look at the website for Cafe Nation,... The site offers much more there than just a cup of coffee and a book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm you didn't sprinkle coffee on the pages did you?, January 28, 2001

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Natalie D'Lasselle (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cafi Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination (Paperback)

This was such an amazing book that I read it all in one sitting. It was addictive....or could that just be because it was all about coffee? Whatever the reason, Sandra Posey has written a wonderful book, complete with the history of coffee and it's myths to the more modern coffee delights...chocolate covered coffee beans anyone? I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in coffee or divination. Hmmm...now where did I put that coffee pot.....

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Cafe Nation", October 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cafi Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination (Paperback)

Cafe nation is enormous fun, but it is much, much more. The history of coffee divination is thoroughly researched, and I found the tidbits of coffee lore a fascinating read (as I sipped my morning coffee!) There are explanations for a wonderful ritual using coffee magic, and some really great coffee spells for divination, healing, prosperity, and so on. One of my favorite things in this book is a very unique system of divination that the author calls "The Cafe Nation System." In fact, I can't wait to cast those beans! I also learned some details about professional coffee scents such as "earth, pepper, and smoke." All in all, as a coffee lover, this book is a treat!