History is unclear when it comes to coffee, but the rumours and legends are interesting. To find out if coffee is really the devil's fruit and to learn about the origins of coffee, read on .....
The true history of coffee is very hard to verify. Legend has it that a sheepherder was the first to realize the effects of coffee while tending his sheep.
His sheep ate a certian type of berry from a plant and started to become very active. He tried them himself, and felt the same effect.
There is a rumor that a religious monk told the sheephearder not to eat the berry as it was fruit from the devil.
However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another story is that an Arabian man was given a sentence of banishment to the desert. He boiled and ate an unknown plant.
He was fortunate enought to survive by eating the unknown plant. Nearby residents of a town close to the desert felt that the mans survival was a religious message.
The mysterious plant was named Mocha, after the town.
Few people realize the coffee plant originally grew only in Ethiopia. Ethiopians wrapped it in animal fat and used it as food while on raids.
Coffee migrated to Arabia, and the Arabians began to market coffee in the middle east. The Turks then were the first to drink it. They added spices such as clove and cinnamon to create a sweeter taste.
Venetian trade merchants were responsible for coffee finding its way to Europe. Soon after, coffee became a popular drink and coffee houses began to be built.
Today, millions of people enjoy their coffee throughout the day. There are many brands and flavors of coffee for everyone to enjoy, so try some?
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