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The article discusses the introduction of coffee and tobacco in the Romanian principalities, highlighting their cultural significance and economic impact. Historian Tudor Dinu explains how these Ottoman customs became ingrained in Romanian society long before the Phanariot period. Coffee arrived in the region in the 17th century, quickly adopted by the nobility, while tobacco spread even faster, becoming popular across all social classes. Dinu notes that the church did not officially condemn smoking, and both coffee and tobacco were accessible to a wide population due to fixed pricing policies. The article emphasizes the lasting influence of these practices on Romanian culture.