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The story of coffee as a drink began centuries ago, tracing back to the Ethiopian highlands and the Arabian Peninsula. Legend has it that coffee was first consumed as a beverage after the discovery by Kaldi, the Ethiopian goat herder, who noticed his goats becoming unusually lively after eating coffee cherries. Monks in the region took notice of this "magic" bean, using it to brew a drink that helped them stay alert during long hours of prayer.

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The beans made their way from Ethiopia to Yemen, where Sufi monks began brewing a dark, invigorating drink in the 15th century to aid in their meditations and nightly rituals. This drink, known as "qahwa," quickly gained popularity across the Arabian Peninsula. By the 16th century, coffeehouses, or “qahveh khaneh,” became social and cultural hubs, spreading through cities like Cairo, Istanbul, and Mecca.

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As trade routes expanded, coffee traveled to Europe, where it was initially met with suspicion but soon became a widespread favorite, especially after Pope Clement VIII tasted and "blessed" it in the early 1600s. By the 17th century, coffeehouses, known as “penny universities” for their intellectual gatherings, became essential to European society. Coffee eventually crossed the Atlantic, reaching the American colonies, where it replaced tea as the beverage of choice after the Boston Tea Party.

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Today, coffee as a drink has become a beloved ritual worldwide, transcending its original purpose and evolving into an experience enjoyed across cultures, all beginning with a humble red cherry on an Ethiopian hillside.