Answer:
- Some of Europe's first luxury crops were tropical or subtropical in origin, such as coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and sugarcane.
- These crops required warmer climates and a longer growing season than what was available in Europe, making them precious and difficult to obtain.
- These crops were primarily consumed by the wealthy and elite classes, who could afford to import and enjoy these exotic goods.
- The cultivation and trade of these crops also had a significant impact on European history, economics, and culture.