A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s2.3

v2.c81.s2.3

Terry, an English traveller, writes, 'The country was abounding with musk-melons. One could also find water-melons, pomegranates, lemons, oranges, dates, figs, grapes, coconuts, plantains, mangoes, pineapple, pears, apples, etc.' Terry also mentions the use of coffee by some people. He writes, 'Many religious people drank a "wholesome liquor" which they called coffee. Black seeds were boiled in water, which also became black. It altered the taste of water very little. It quickened the spirit and cleansed the blood.'³