The true history of coffee is very hard to verify.
The legend is that long ago, a sheepherder realized the effects of coffee while tending his sheep.
His sheep became very active when they ate a certain type of berry off a plant.
The sheephearder tried the berry himself and had the same results.
Rumor has it that a monk told him to be careful of the devil's fruit.
However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another wide spread legend claims an Arabian was banished to the desert.
He boiled and ate an unknown plant.
He was able to survive in the desert on the plant.
Residents of a town near the desert believed that the mans survival was a message from the gods.
The mysterious plans was named Mocha, after the town.
It is said that the coffee plant was originally found only in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian warriors used it as food while they went on raids.
It was transported to Arabia, it grew, and they controlled the market of it.
The first to actually drink coffee as we know it today were the Turks.
They added spices such as clove and cinnamon to create a sweeter taste.
Via the Venetian trade merchants, coffee found its way to Europe.
Soon after, coffee houses were built all over Europe.
In today's society, drinking coffee is enjoyed by people from all over the world.
There are many brands and flavors of coffee for everyone to enjoy, so try some?
The legend is that long ago, a sheepherder realized the effects of coffee while tending his sheep.
His sheep became very active when they ate a certain type of berry off a plant.
The sheephearder tried the berry himself and had the same results.
Rumor has it that a monk told him to be careful of the devil's fruit.
However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another wide spread legend claims an Arabian was banished to the desert.
He boiled and ate an unknown plant.
He was able to survive in the desert on the plant.
Residents of a town near the desert believed that the mans survival was a message from the gods.
The mysterious plans was named Mocha, after the town.
It is said that the coffee plant was originally found only in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian warriors used it as food while they went on raids.
It was transported to Arabia, it grew, and they controlled the market of it.
The first to actually drink coffee as we know it today were the Turks.
They added spices such as clove and cinnamon to create a sweeter taste.
Via the Venetian trade merchants, coffee found its way to Europe.
Soon after, coffee houses were built all over Europe.
In today's society, drinking coffee is enjoyed by people from all over the world.
There are many brands and flavors of coffee for everyone to enjoy, so try some?
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