Everything Everywhere Daily

The History of Coffee

Apr 20, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Legendary Discovery of Coffee

  • An Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats became hyperactive after eating coffee beans.
  • A Yemeni doctor named Sheikh Omar discovered coffee by roasting bitter coffee berries and brewing them in water.
INSIGHT

Coffee's Rise in Arabian Culture

  • Coffee's rise in the Arabian Peninsula was boosted by Islam's alcohol prohibition, as coffee was a legal stimulant.
  • Coffee houses became cultural hubs for socializing, playing chess, music, and exchanging information.
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Coffee's Spread to Europe

  • Pilgrims visiting Mecca spread coffee knowledge worldwide after discovering it in Arabia.
  • Initially, Europeans called coffee the devil's drink due to its bitter taste and Muslim origins, but papal approval changed views.
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