Did You Know the History of Coffee?
Coffee is a beverage thought to have started with the discovery of coffee beans in the Kaffa region of Ethiopia . M.S. _ _ 9 . In the 19th century, Ethiopian monks chewed coffee beans to take advantage of their energizing effect . After spreading to the Middle East , coffee gained popularity in regions such as Egypt and Yemen
. 15 . _ In the 19th century
, coffee beans were first roasted and ground into a beverage in Yemen . Coffee was also widely consumed at religious gatherings in holy cities such as Mecca and Medina .
- During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the ruler of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, coffee entered Istanbul. Coffeehouses opened and drinking coffee became a social ritual. Coffee culture spread rapidly in Istanbul and coffee spread to Europe from the Ottoman Empire.
- In the 19th century, coffee gained popularity in Europe. Coffee shops opened and drinking coffee became a social activity. Coffee has received a lot of attention in Venice, London, Paris and other major European cities.
- In the 19th century, coffee spread to America with the period of colonization. Coffee production increased in America during the colonial period, and coffee became a popular beverage during the American independence movement.
- In the 19th century, the coffee trade developed greatly. Coffee production and trade expanded in Latin American, African and Asian countries. Industrial coffee equipment and methods were developed and coffee became a popular beverage consumed by millions of people around the world.
Today , coffee has become a major industry worldwide . Different regions
have unique coffee varieties , different brewing methods and coffee cultures
. Coffee is an indispensable beverage for people to energize , socialize and have pleasant moments
.