Choose the correct sentence (A-E) for each gap. One sentence is extra.
The history of coffee is one of the great tales of global trade. (1) From there, it spread to Egypt, Turkey and Persia, becoming a central part of social life. (2) These establishments quickly became centres of intellectual debate and political discussion. (3) Today, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after oil. (4)
A — The plant was first cultivated in Ethiopia in the 9th century.
B — By the 17th century, coffee houses had appeared across Europe.
C — Indeed, some historians credit coffee houses with sparking the Enlightenment.
D — Its production supports the livelihoods of over 25 million farmers worldwide.
E — Tea, however, remains more popular in many Asian countries.