Around the belt of the equator the most precious commodity is grown and distributed to all corners of the world. More precious than diamonds or gold, it has been cursed by religious zealots of all faiths and revered by people in all stations of life. It is Coffee. Coffee is indigenous to only a small…
Today on our blog we’d thought we’d give a brief overview of the history of coffee beans, coffee houses and how it all got started. Settle in for a quick and light read with one of your favorite cups of gourmet coffee! The Start of Coffee Bean History and Trade The story of coffee begins…
Legend has it that coffee beans were originally discovered by monks who noticed that their goats became frisky and began to dance after eating a certain berry. Sound familiar? The Beginning The place is the Ethiopian highlands where coffee trees grow just as they do to this day. The time is 800 AD – the…
