Origin of coffee plant

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 In 850 began to discover coffee plant

 The coffee plant was discovered accidentally in Ethiopia, by a goat herd named Kaldi, when he saw his goat dance strangely after eating the red ripe fruit.  Kaldi also tasted the red fruits, and surprisingly, he also felt really comfortable and alert.

 Kaldi picked red fruits, brought them to his Patriarch and talked about the magic that red fruit brings.  Upon hearing that, the Archangel showed an angry expression, throwing all those fruits into the fire.  Shortly thereafter, the seductive aroma of the burned red fruits really attracted the attention of the other missionaries.  They immediately took the burned fruits, soaked them in water, and drank them.  Fortunately, the missionaries are completely alert and energetic, performing the rituals of prayer and communication with God all night.
 
 Since then, the drink has been popularized to the Muslim city walls, and has become a mandatory drink in the rites of the clergy.  It was the Muslim mullah that made coffee so popular in the Arab world.

In 1100 coffee plant came to Saudi Arabia

Arab traders brought Ethiopian coffee beans to Yemen.  They started growing coffee plant on the plantations.  At this time, people only brew coffee by adding seeds to water and boiling.  This sobriety drink should be enjoyed while still in accordance with the strict rules of the Koran, so it is gradually popular in the Muslim world.

History of the word "Coffee"

Many researchers believe that the word "Coffee" can be derived from the word "Qahwa" and it has been widely used to this day.
 Some others believe that the word "Coffee" is named after a small town in Ethiopia, which is "Kaffa".  Others say the town "Kaffa" is named after "Coffee".

 In 1454, a drink of social integration
 

Coffee gradually spread in the vicinity of Mecca (a city in the Saudi plains), the first cafes opened, they were called Kaveh, where the events took place.  religious meetings, singing and talk gatherings.  Coffee has truly become a drink of social change.

In 1457 coffee plant came to Turkey

Several cafes were opened in Constaintinople, which became the venue for political discussions, meetings and debates.  Coffee shop has become a typical cultural feature of Turkey.  They once had a law that allowed a wife to divorce her husband who did not provide her with enough coffee every day.

 In 1511 coffee plant with political influence?

 Just 50 years after the first coffee shop went public in Mecca, Governor Khayr Bey ordered the closure of all cafes in Constaintinople, for he feared that the politics in the cafes would incubate.  seeds for political intrigues, reactionary attempts, revolutions against and overthrowing him.  However, the King of Cairo, who is a coffee enthusiast, disagrees and has canceled the ban.

In 1570 coffee plant came to Italy

 Coffee was first appeared in Venice (a famous city of Italy), this precious drink was only served to the aristocracy and the wealthy.

In 1600 coffee plant came to India

Coffee, a precious and sacred drink, the Arabs just wanted to keep the coffee exclusive for themselves.  If they export coffee beans, they will boil the coffee beans, ensuring the coffee cannot sprout, so the beans become more valuable and many people try to sneak the beans out.

 Baba Budan, an Indian, went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, hiding unroasted coffee beans on his return to India.  Today, one third of Indian coffee production comes from these first beans.  To commemorate the merit of Baba Budan people took his name to name a town in India.

 Meanwhile, in Venice, Christians recognized the popularity of coffee, the "ghost drink" of the pagans of the Ottoman Empire.  Pope Clement VIII decided to test this "ghost drink too".  After being verified, the seductive aroma and flavor completely fascinated him.  “Why is this delicious drink exclusive to the heathen and enjoy, I will purify, so that coffee can become a Christian drink, thank God for giving us this wonderful drink.  this "

 In 1652 the top cafes in London (England) and history of coffee roasting

 Pasqua Rosee, a Jewish immigrant who pioneered the first coffee shop in London (famous English city), he roasted coffee at home and sold coffee to everyone (it's time  officially born coffee roasting, he opened up a completely new trend and style of enjoying coffee for everyone and all classes.

 The origin of the market economy
 
 Coffee has become a miracle drink.  By the eighteenth century, London had about 200 cafes, multi-style, suitable for all different subjects.  The coffee shop is a place to exchange information, chat, work desk and do business.  It is in these cafes that many new industries and types of business were born: Insurance, securities….  (The origin of the market economy is here)

 Year 1654

 More than 70 years later, coffee was introduced in Venice, the first coffee shop opened to serve tourists and merchants.  Forian cafe (in Italy), catering to the rich and aristocrats.  This famous cafe is still open today.
 Just 30 years later, more than 200 cafes were opened in Venice.

In 1668 coffee plant appeared in America

 Coffee is available in North America, soon after that many cafes opened in New York, Philadelpha, Boston (US cities) and more towns.  The New York Stock Exchange and the Bank of New York also embryo right here in these cafes (Wall Street today).

 Year 1672

 Pascal, an Armenian was the first person to sell coffee cups to the Parisians (French).  Pascal drove the waiters around the streets of Paris and advertised "Coffee, coffee." They brought cups and jugs of coffee and served customers on site.

 Coffee became a popular drink and did not have the same class distinction it had in the beginning.

 In Paris, many cafes began to appear in popularity, from cafes for the popular class to those for the nobility and the elite.

 Year 1686