There are many legends about how coffee was discovered and became the favorite beverage it is today. According to the National Coffee Association, one legend suggests that it all started when goats were observed displaying boundless energy after eating beans from certain trees. Coffee cultivation and trade began on the Arabian Peninsula, where it quickly became a favorite in homes and coffee houses.
Initially, Europeans were skeptical of this dark brew until Pope Clement VIII tasted it and gave his approval. Coffee soon began to replace the typical breakfast beverages of the time—beer and wine. Those who started their day with coffee were alert and energized, leading to noticeable improvements in the quality of their work. Imagine that!
No matter how coffee became the cherished drink we know today, it certainly deserves its own special day of recognition. So, raise your favorite mug and celebrate!
There are many legends about how coffee was discovered and became the favorite beverage it is today. According to the National Coffee Association, one legend suggests that it all started when goats were observed displaying boundless energy after eating beans from certain trees. Coffee cultivation and trade began on the Arabian Peninsula, where it quickly became a favorite in homes and coffee houses.
Initially, Europeans were skeptical of this dark brew until Pope Clement VIII tasted it and gave his approval. Coffee soon began to replace the typical breakfast beverages of the time—beer and wine. Those who started their day with coffee were alert and energized, leading to noticeable improvements in the quality of their work. Imagine that!
No matter how coffee became the cherished drink we know today, it certainly deserves its own special day of recognition. So, raise your favorite mug and celebrate!