Coffee's Delicious Journey
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, coffee is probably part of your daily routine. Since 2004, the number of American adults who’ve enjoyed a daily cup of java has jumped up 37 percent, the highest level in more than 20 years, according to the National Coffee Association.
Coffee's history dates back to 850 CE, when coffee beans were first cultivated in the Arabian colony of Harar near present-day Ethiopia.
“From there, coffee was transported to Mecca and spread throughout the Arabian continent,”
says Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and CEO at Mendocino Food Consulting. He adds that
“only in the 1600s did Venetian merchants record seeing a blackish beverage that resembled modern coffee, and brought coffee beans to Europe.”
Coffee has come a long way since its discovery. Author's summary: Coffee's history and popularity.
- 37 percent increase in American adults drinking coffee daily since 2004
- Coffee beans first cultivated in 850 CE in the Arabian colony of Harar
- Venetian merchants introduced coffee to Europe in the 1600s
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