The ancient Greeks also had a built-in in-house coffee roasting station in their kitchens. Coffee was not native to Greece, but it was introduced through trade with other Mediterranean regions. The Greeks embraced coffee and incorporated it into their daily rituals. The roasting station in their kitchens was typically made of clay or stone and had a small fire pit where the beans were roasted. The Greeks enjoyed their coffee with a dash of honey and sometimes added spices like nutmeg or cloves for extra flavor. Coffee became a popular beverage among the Greek philosophers and intellectuals, who believed it helped stimulate their minds and enhance their thinking abilities.
