Coffee is a part of many people's daily routines, with the number of American adults enjoying a daily cup increasing by 37 percent since 2004, according to the National Coffee Association.
The history of coffee dates back to 850 CE, when coffee beans were first cultivated in the Arabian colony of Harar near present-day Ethiopia.
“From there, coffee was transported to Mecca and spread throughout the Arabian continent,”
says Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and CEO at Mendocino Food Consulting. Coffee was introduced to Europe by Venetian merchants in the 1600s, who brought coffee beans back from their travels.
Coffee has become an integral part of daily life, with its rich history spanning over 1,200 years.
Author's summary: Coffee's history spans over 1,200 years.