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A Brief History of Coffee

The history and development of the beverage that we know as coffee is varied and interesting, involving chance occurrences, political intrigue, and the pursuit of wealth and power.

According to one story, the effect of coffee beans on behaviour was noticed by a sheep herder named Kaldi as he tended his sheep. He noticed that the sheep became hyperactive after eating the red ‘cherries’ from a certain plant when they changed pastures. He tried a few himself, and was soon as overactive as his herd. The story relates that a monk happened by and scolded him for “partaking of the devil’s fruit.” However, the monks soon discovered that this fruit from the shiny green plant could help them stay awake for their prayers.

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April 3rd, 2010

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