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Do You Know The History Of Coffee
It is hard to verify the true origins of coffee.
It is often said that the effects of coffee was first experienced by a sheephearder that was tending his sheep.
His sheep started to become very active after eating a mysterious berry from a plant.
The sheephearder decided to eat the berry and he experienced the same sensation.
It has been said that a monk told him to be careful as this berry was the fruit of the devil.
However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another wide spread legend claims an Arabian was banished to the desert.
He decided to try eating and boiling a mysterious plant.
He was able to survive in the desert on the plant.
The residents of a town close by felt the survival was a religious sign.
The plant became known as Mocha, named after the desert town.
The fact that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia is known by few people.
Ethiopian warriors used it as food while they went on raids.
Coffee migrated to Arabia, and the Arabians began to market coffee in the middle east.
The first to actually drink coffee as we know it today were the Turks.
They added cinnamon and clove for a sweeter taste.
Venetian trade merchants were responsible for coffee finding its way to Europe.
Soon after, coffee houses started to pop up all over Europe as the beverage gained popularity.
Today, people all over the world enjoy drinking coffee throughout the day.
With all of the flavors and blends of coffee to enjoy, I suggest you try a cup today!.
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