Au crezut că este „lucrarea diavolului” și au aruncat boabele în foc! Accidentul care ar fi dus la prima ceașcă de cafea

Coffee's journey began with a legend about a goat herder named Kaldi in Ethiopia, who discovered the energizing effects of coffee cherries. After observing his goats' unusual energy, he tried the cherries himself and felt invigorated. This led him to a nearby monastery, where monks initially rejected the fruit, fearing it was evil. However, when roasted, the aroma of coffee changed their minds, leading to the first cup of coffee. The drink spread from Ethiopia to Yemen, where Sufi monks refined its preparation. The Ottoman Empire played a crucial role in popularizing coffee in Istanbul, leading to the establishment of coffeehouses. Eventually, coffee reached Europe through trade routes, becoming a global phenomenon and a multi-billion dollar industry.