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became the first global hub for coffee trade. It eventually spread through the Ottoman Empire to Europe, where the first coffeehouse opened in Venice in 1645.

: Legend credits a goat herder named Kaldi , who noticed his goats became unusually energetic after eating red berries from a certain tree.

The story of coffee begins in the 9th-century highlands of , specifically the region of Kaffa. Coffee : everything you ever wanted to know abo...

: A hardier plant that grows at lower altitudes. It has a stronger, harsher, and more bitter flavor—often described as grainy or rubbery—but packs almost double the caffeine at 2.7%.

: Monks at a local monastery allegedly created a drink from these berries to stay awake during long hours of prayer. became the first global hub for coffee trade

While there are over 100 species of coffee, two dominate the global market:

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Coffee by Jack Frisks The story of coffee begins in the 9th-century

: Known for its sweeter, softer taste with notes of sugar, fruit, and berries. It grows at high altitudes and contains about 1.5% caffeine.