The GDR and Vietnam: From Fake Coffee to Coffee Empire

A fun read. It's interesting to think about the trade limitations imposed on East Germany and how those impacted daily things we take for granted.

The article never defines GDR, but I looked it up in case you were also unfamiliar:

The German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany, was a socialist state in Central Europe that existed from October 7, 1949, to October 3, 1990

Coffee with Chicory? Tres Frenchy. Coffee with Chicory, Oats, and christ knows what? Not chic.

What an interesting slice of history.