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Celebrating the rise of the humble coffee bean

Tea lovers look away...coffee has officially taken over as the nation’s favourite hot tipple.

By Peter Madeley
Published May 30, 2018
Last updated May 30, 2018
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A barista pours a cup of the black stuff at last year's festival

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