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Saturday, August 22, 2009

A Short History Of Coffee

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By Lee Reid

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 became very active when they ate a certain type of berry off a plant.

He tried them himself, and felt the same effect.

Rumor has it that a monk told him to be careful of the devil's fruit.

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 religious message.

The plant became known as Mocha, named after the desert 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.

It was transported to Arabia, it grew, and they controlled the market of it.

The first to actually drink coffee as we know it today were the Turks.

They added spices such as clove and cinnamon to create 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.

With all of the flavors and blends of coffee to enjoy, I suggest you try a cup today!

If you are looking for great deals for coffee and coffee makers, give the net a try.

There are some great net shops that have deals that are normally much cheaper than what you would pay at your local hardware store. When you are ready to purchase, take a few minutes first and do a quick search on the net.

Doing a search on the net allows you the chance to easily and quickly compare prices, thus you can be sure in getting the best available deal for your hard earned money.

One of the best parts of net shopping is that you will be able to locate those rare or hard to find brands of coffee that you can't seem to find anywhere else. - 24553

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