COFFEE Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Italian & Turkish; Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa Date: 1598 1 a: a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant WHO: Meetup-ers with a passion for or curiosity about coffee. WHAT: Tastings, educational workshops and other coffee-related events. WHEN: At least once per month, if not more frequently. WHERE: Manhattan, typically. WHY: To establish new con …