The History of Coffee: From Legends to Global Passion
🌿 Origin: Legendary Goat Shepherd Remains
The most common myth about the origin of coffee is set in Ethiopia in the 9th century. A goat herder named Kaldi notices that his animals behave extraordinarily energetically after eating some red berries. He shares these fruits with the monks, and the monks find that it helps them stay awake. Thus, coffee is discovered and used in monasteries.
First Brew 🕌 in Yemen
The real use of coffee as a beverage was started in the 15th century with the Sufi sects of Yemen. Sufis drank coffee to stay fit during long night prayers. From there, it spread to Mecca and Medina, and from there to Cairo, Damascus and Istanbul.
Coffee Culture ☕ in the Ottoman Empire
in the 19th century, coffee gained a very special place in the Ottoman Empire. In the 1550s, the first coffeehouses were opened in Istanbul. These places were not only places where drinks were served, but also socialization areas where poems were read, chess was played, and news was discussed. In fact, coffee was so important in the palace that a servant called "Kahvecibaşı" prepared coffee only for the sultan.
Journey ⛵ to Europe
Coffee reached Europe in the 17th century thanks to Venetian merchants. It was initially known as “Arabian wine”. Although at first viewed with skepticism, it soon garnered a great deal of attention. Coffeehouses have opened in cities like London, Paris, and Vienna.
The most common myth about the origin of coffee is set in Ethiopia in the 9th century. A goat herder named Kaldi notices that his animals behave extraordinarily energetically after eating some red berries. He shares these fruits with the monks, and the monks find that it helps them stay awake. Thus, coffee is discovered and used in monasteries.
First Brew 🕌 in Yemen
The real use of coffee as a beverage was started in the 15th century with the Sufi sects of Yemen. Sufis drank coffee to stay fit during long night prayers. From there, it spread to Mecca and Medina, and from there to Cairo, Damascus and Istanbul.
Coffee Culture ☕ in the Ottoman Empire
in the 19th century, coffee gained a very special place in the Ottoman Empire. In the 1550s, the first coffeehouses were opened in Istanbul. These places were not only places where drinks were served, but also socialization areas where poems were read, chess was played, and news was discussed. In fact, coffee was so important in the palace that a servant called "Kahvecibaşı" prepared coffee only for the sultan.
Journey ⛵ to Europe
Coffee reached Europe in the 17th century thanks to Venetian merchants. It was initially known as “Arabian wine”. Although at first viewed with skepticism, it soon garnered a great deal of attention. Coffeehouses have opened in cities like London, Paris, and Vienna.