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Cafe Nation: Coffee Folklore, Magick, and Divination (Paperback)

by Sandra Mizumoto Posey (Author)
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"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

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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.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 212 pages
  • Publisher: Santa Monica Press (August 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.com Sales Rank: #1,608,819 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm you didn't sprinkle coffee on the pages did you?, January 28, 2001
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.....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Cafe Nation", October 4, 2000
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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!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Lovers Unite!, December 23, 2001
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.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Okay
This book was okay if you are looking for a wide range if information. But if you are looking for specifics on reading coffee grounds, this, for me, was not helpful at all... Read more
Published on April 11, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Magic Secrets For Your Coffee Table...
This book offers those novices in Magic an opportunity to practice anytime the wonders of the most powerful things in the universe... A wish book for all times... Read more
Published on March 2, 2003 by C. Wallace

5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee is Magick!
Sandra has written a wonderful book on coffee, its history and its magick. In this slim volume, you will find a wondrous new divination system using the coffess of the world as... Read more
Published on January 8, 2001 by Marsha Tomlinson

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Some people are dog lovers, some are cat lovers...some like tea, while others can't be without their coffee. Read more
Published on December 16, 2000 by Barbara A. Bolek

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