The original history of drinking coffee is difficult to verify.
The legend is that long ago, a sheepherder realized the effects of coffee while tending his sheep.
His sheep ate a certian type of berry from a plant and started to become very active.
The sheephearder decided to eat the berry and he experienced the same sensation.
It has been said that a monk told him to be careful as this berry was the fruit of the devil.
However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another legend is that long ago, there was an Arabian man who was banished to the desert.
He tried boiling and eating an unknown plant.
He could survive in the harsh desert just by eating the plant.
Nearby residents of a town close to the desert felt that the mans survival was a religous message.
The mysterious plans was named Mocha, after the town.
It is said that the coffee plant was originally found only in Ethiopia.
They wrapped it in animal fat to eat while on raids.
Coffee migrated to Arabia, and the Arabians began to market coffee in the middle east.
It was the Turkish people that were the first to drink coffee.
They added cinnamon and clove for a sweeter taste.
Via the Venetian trade merchants, coffee found its way to Europe.
Soon after, coffee became a popular drink and coffee houses began to be built.
Today, people all over the world enjoy drinking coffee throughout the day.
There are many brands and flavors of coffee for everyone to enjoy, so try some?