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“'Can you imagine, 30 years ago, saying nobody will make coffee at home?' Nancy McGuckin, a travel researcher in Washington, D.C.” quote by Tom Vanderbilt
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““'Can you imagine, 30 years ago, saying nobody will make coffee at home?' Nancy McGuckin, a travel researcher in Washington, D.C.””

Tom Vanderbilt

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Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015

People once thought coffee would only be made commercially, but home brewing became normal.

In simple terms: Coffee used to be only in cafés; now we brew at home.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new habits early.

Themes

technology culture change

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

observational historical

When to use this quote

  • home coffee
  • café industry
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

Consumer behavior innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did coffee culture shift?
  • What drives home adoption of products?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone adopts new tech quickly.

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