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How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris

How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris

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Trace the history of coffee, from its first known origins to its rise in popularity due to trade routes and cultivation. One day around 850 CE, a goatherd observed that his goats started acting abnormally after nibbling on some berries. The herder tried them himself, and soon enough, he was just as hyper. As the story goes, this was humanity’s first run-in with coffee. So, how did coffee go from humble plant to one of the world's most consumed beverages Jonathan Morris traces the history of this energizing elixir.
Date: 2024-03-05

Comments and reviews: 19


(1 )Discovery and Early Days: Picture yourself in the highlands of Ethiopia, where the story of coffee begins with Kaldi, a curious goat herder. Legend has it that Kaldi noticed his goats dancing energetically after munching on bright red berries from a certain tree. Intrigued, he tried the berries himself and felt a newfound burst of energy. This discovery led to the birth of coffee as we know it today.
(2) Journey to Europe: Imagine the excitement and intrigue as coffee makes its way from Ethiopia to Yemen and then across the Arabian Peninsula. It wasn't long before coffee became a cherished part of daily life, with bustling coffeehouses serving as vibrant hubs of socializing, storytelling, and exchanging ideas.
(3)Coffeehouses as Hubs of Culture: Picture yourself stepping into a bustling European coffeehouse during the Age of Enlightenment. The air is thick with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as patrons engage in lively debates, share news from distant lands, and engage in philosophical discussions. Coffeehouses became known as penny universities, where for the price of a cup of coffee, one could partake in stimulating intellectual conversations.
(4)Colonial Expansion and Globalization: Transport yourself to the colonial era, where coffee plantations sprung up in far-flung corners of the globe. Countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia became synonymous with coffee production, shaping the economies and landscapes of these regions. Coffee's journey continued with the rise of industrialization and the spread of multinational coffee corporations, making coffee a ubiquitous beverage enjoyed by people worldwide.
(5) Cultural Impact and Modern Times: Today, coffee is more than just a beverage; it's a cultural phenomenon that brings people together. Picture yourself in a cozy cafe, sipping on your favorite brew while catching up with friends or immersing yourself in a good book. From artisanal roasters to specialty coffee shops, the world of coffee offers a diverse array of experiences that cater to every taste and preference.

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I don't enjoy coffee as a drink, but I love the flavor in ice creams, candies, cakes and other desserts. Also caffeine causes me to experience nausea, so it's definitely another reason to stay away from it. In the morning (on occasion) I might have tea with milk and honey, or hot chocolate but never coffee. My extended family on the other hand drinks coffee day and night. My mom especially would have a cup before bed.
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I for one think the future of Coffee is gonna be a mix of a Synthetic Peoples' Coffee which is cheaper to mass produce and is meant for the masses to consume, and an artisanal real coffee made from actual coffee beans grown from plants in specialized greenhouses intended for wealthier clientele. the same is true of many food products in the coming centuries I imagine, but especially so for Coffee.
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Systems of power always managing which plants are permissible for humans. If they are a legit toxic danger or if negatively affects others, then yes naturally control it or at least inform the citizens of the dangers. But the audacity to tell a grown human they cant consume a certain plant is ridiculous and an infringement of personal bodily sovereignty.
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Tea and coffee both are smuggled in India to fulfill colonisers' appetite. but now it's staple beverage of all.
Legend is sufi saint used his bamboo cane to smuggle 7 unroasted seed (which is rare because only roasted beans are sold at that time in aran states) or that's what I heard.

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The story goes that Coffee was smuggled to India by a Muslim saint who stitched the beans to his clothes and then planted it in his village, the Dutch later took those beans to Indonesia, also from Indonesia the beans where smuggled to the Americas
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2: 36 In case you were wondering, Charles II tried to ban coffee houses because he feared they provided an ideal setting for revolutionaries to plot sedition and treason (he didn’t want to end up like his father, after all.
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I really love coffee so much, also addicted to drink after working or just study, when i living up in fresh air, so make coffee for your self drinking it, it might sharpen your knowledge, make sure, it's just fan of it
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Fun fact: the country with the largest consumption of coffee per capita is not Brazil, Ethiopia or Italy but.
. Finland - closely followed by the other Nordic countries. Gotta make up for that lack of sun!

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I appreciate that people are dedicated to figuring out what we can do to keep growing coffee. It's disappointing that they have to, but I'm grateful that they are.
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The world should show much more appreciation to the Middle East, Arab, and the Muslim world because everything the world is enjoying right now started there first.
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Stop the nonsense, coffee started in yemen. new genetic evidence show that yemeni coffee trees are distinct then ethiopian coffee trees.
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Its in Ethiopia. land of mystery and Christian Orthodox. Am proud of you. If you proud by you country highlight some history and like this.
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one of the most fascinating fact about Ethiopia you can get the best coffee ever from its origin land
much love from ethiopia

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Sipping on an espresso at this moment while I indulge in its rich history. It feels truly remarkable, the taste. steeped in heritage.
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You forgot to add that the berries were too hard to chew, so he had them grounded and dissolved in hot water before drinking it
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I've watched this while drinking a hot coffee on this rainy, gloomy day. Thank you, Ethiopia, for disovering this magical beverage.
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Sad Fact: Drinking coffee speeds up Alzheimer's, especially in old age. And destroys sleep cycle in young and mid-aged people.
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As a Brazilian I like how, even briefly, that it was mentioned how we produced the coffe for exportation- and its downsides
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