Coffee, Tea, and caffeinated beverages have been a double edged sword to humans, and specifically human society, since its discovery.
Michael Pollan authored a book on the subject a while back. Here is an article which summarizes some of it.
Ultimately, Capitalism as we know it today would not have been possible without stimulants (like caffeine) and the invention of the lightbulb. These two factors allowed human beings to remain awake and alert 24/7, vastly expanding the time window for us to consume and produce, and ultimately further solidify Capitalism’s hold on the world at large.