Archives: There are few things more difficult to get than a good cup of coffee

One hundred years ago, the Cork Examiner published a series of opinion pieces by a contributor known as 'Periscope', highlighting a range of social and political issues, some of which are as relevant today as they were back then

During the First World War, the Cork Refreshment Committee provided travelling sailors and soldiers with free tea, coffee, and buns at what is now Kent Station. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive

We often ask for it, but how often do we get it, that we are not sorry we did not "stick to tea,“ as we say? 

It is strange, but true, that there are few things more difficult to get either in private houses or in restaurants than a good cup of coffee, so stimulating, so refreshing!