will use his own judgment to adjust it to his desire and
liking.

Maronita infused two ounces of powder in three litres of water.
Cotovico in his voyage to Jerusalem affirms that he has observed
six ounces of the former to 20 litres of the latter, boiled until
it was reduced to half the quantity. Thevenot asserts that the
Turks in three cups of water are contented with a good spoonful of
powder. I have observed however that in Africa, France and England,
into about six ounces of water (which with them is one cup) a dram
of the powder is infused and this agrees with my taste--but I have
wished at times to change the dose.

Others put the water into the vase and when it begins to boil add
the powder, but because it is full of spirit at the first contact
with the heat it rises and boils over the edge of the vase. Take it
away from the fire till the boiling ceases, then put it on the fire
again and let it stay a short time boiling with the cover on: Stand
it on warm ashes until it settles, after which slowly pour a little
of the decoction into an earthen vessel, or one of porcelain or any
other kind, as hot as can be borne, and drink a sip; if it pleases
your taste, add a portion of cardamom, cloves, nutmeg or cinnamon,
and dissolve a little sugar in the water; yet because these
substances will alter the taste of this simple, they are not prized
by many experts.

Modern Arabia, Bassa, Turkey, the Great Orient, those who are
travelling or in the army, infuse the powder in cold water, and
then boiling it as directed above, bear witness to its efficacy.
All times are opportune to take this salutary drink (beverage).
Among the Turks are those who take it even by night, nor is there a
business meeting or conversation, where coffee is not taken. Among
the Great it would be accounted an incivility, if with smoke,
coffee were not offered: and no one in the day is ashamed to
frequent the bazaars where it is sold. When I was in London, that
city of three million people, there were taverns for its special
use. It is a great stimulant. The sober take it to invigorate the
stomach. The scrofulous hated it because they thought it stirred up
the bile on an empty stomach--but experience proving the contrary
enjoy it as much as others.

In 1702, coffee in the