Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth second to oil.The origin of coffee remains a legend and only traceable evidence from 10th century in Ethiopia. They called the legend of Kaldi, he discovered the coffee after noticing his goats upon eating berries from his goats became spirited and stayed awake all night.
Kaldi reported to the monastery his findings and the monks drink the berries of coffee and it kept them alert for long hours during the evening prayers. The monastery spread the news around and this berries energizing effect became popular.Today, coffee is grown in many countries such as Central and South America, Africa, Egypt, Syria, Turkey.
Arabs were the first to trade in 15th century and begin to cultivate coffee trees. With thousands of pilgrims in Mecca every year, the word "Wine of Araby as they called was spread far beyond Arabia. By 17th century, coffee arrived in Venice and it was approved by Papal Clement VIII, major cities England, Austria, Germany followed the coffee trend.
Coffee drinking is now part of everyday living. It also became part of social activity and gatherings. Coffee houses,shops,kiosk are everywhere to serve the needs of avid coffee drinkers.It contributes productivity to our daily lives.

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