The coffee craze of 1700’s was well underway in England, however, unlike in London where coffeehouse had a distinct and respected persona all its own, American coffeehouse shared space with pubs and taverns. New England coffee was a beverage that was consumed along side ale and rum and therefore was not well received by refined upper class. Coffee was seen as a debaucherous and wicked beverage that only drunks used to sober themselves up. Tea was beverage of choice among affluent.

New England coffee remained harsh and bitter astringent of drunks for 75 more years or so until 1773 when, in protest to very high taxes British government placed on tea and "taxation without representation", American colonists staged rebellious Boston Tea Party and threw case after case of English tea into Boston Harbor.

Today’s barbecue choices have never been greater. The designs and options are wonderful, there really is a barbecue that fits your individual barbecuing needs. Barbecues come in both natural gas and propane grills. Barbecues are available in portable fire pit models excellent for a patio or backyard, giving feeling of being around an actual fire pit. Other barbecue designs include charcoal-wood grills, portable grills and outdoor stoves. Weber makes some of most durable and reliable quality grills, using stainless steel burners to provide long- wearing even heat and burners with spider and insect screens to keep burners pest free. The stainless steel hoods and bodies are long lasting and great looking. Several of designs also include built in thermometers.

Another great addition to your backyard cooking options might be a bbq smoker. These bbq smokers are perfect for seafood delicacies and traditional barbecue meals like beef brisket, ribs or pork. They are also excellent for chicken, seafood or anything needing direct high temperatures. Briquettes are available that burn for up to eight hours giving a wonderful smoked flavor.

A beautiful patio leaves you with feeling that your at a cottage or a wonderful outdoor retreat, nice thing is it’s a much more affordable alternative to owning a cottage. With great selection of patio furniture and accessories on market you can design your patio to be your own personal vacation in your backyard. The patio is not only a convenient getaway, but also a natural extension of your home’s design and décor. Black is a popular color for furniture as is antiqued greens with a distressed look. Wooden furniture is again popular, teak being a favorite as it ages so beautifully. Patio furniture is available with armrests, high back chairs and swivel rockers with matching ottomans, all for ultimate comfort. Most of outdoor furniture sold today is made with all weather fabrics; it’s also wise to select furniture that will be durable and low maintenance.

When throwing and planning a barbecue patio party you’ll want to be prepared and know approximately how many people will be coming. You want to be sure there is enough available seating so everyone is comfortable. You’ll also want to be prepared for unexpected weather. Awnings are an excellent option, allowing you to take control of weather on your deck or patio in a moment; there are also outdoor tents that you can set up with a table inside to shelter yourself from rain. It’s important to have at least one outdoor umbrella to provide protection and shade for your guests from hot sun, not to mention they also look nice. There is no shortage of excellent patio furniture and comfortable outdoor sitting options. Patio heaters are also welcome for cooler evenings after sun goes down.