Does coffee fuel debate?

Does it create a sense of community?

Did you know that the first London coffee houses were dubbed ‘penny universities’ because of the debate which was caffeine fuelled in them?

These themes have re-emerged again recently in terms of political demonstrations in Bulgaria.

As reported by Novinite.com, it has become something of a tradition for protestors in Bulgaria who are rallying against the government, to sup coffee.

This is so much the case that stands are set up especially to ensure that the protestors have enough coffee.

Interestingly, however, the coffee drinking also has another function: it is a way of keeping an eye on the number of people who are participating in the event.

Plastic cups for coffee are signed and collected   partly as a litter-clearing exercise, partly to ensure that they are recycled, but also partly to check on how many participants have attended the event.

The money made from coffee sales is to be donated to a good cause, such as charities for the poor or sick children.

Another protest is taking place in Sofia, against the appointment of Emil Ivanov as the Regional Governor.

Objectors claim he has a criminal record and is connected to a group of organised crime.

If you were to make a political statement over your cup of joe, what would it be?