{"id":5211,"date":"2019-08-13T09:09:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T09:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costa-verde.com\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2021-01-19T14:47:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T14:47:38","slug":"coffee-history-popular-drinks-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costa-verde.celsoalmeida.pt\/en\/coffee-history-popular-drinks-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee: The History of one of the Most Popular Drinks Around the World!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The history of coffee<\/strong> is one of the richest and oldest in the world. It is believed to have been discovered between the 7th<\/sup> and the 9th<\/sup> centuries, in Ethiopia<\/strong>. It is reported that the coffee tree was used by African tribes, in order to give strength to their warriors. Also during the longer trips, the herds were fed with this plant, in order to keep the animals energetic.<\/p>\n

Today, coffee drinking<\/strong> is a widespread cultural habit<\/strong> across the globe. But there is a vast story to tell about this delicacy<\/a> so much appreciated by society that has left its mark across various territories.<\/p>\n

An old legend says that, while he was taking care of his goats, a shepherd<\/strong> noticed a curious fact. He found that the animals became more active when they ate a plant with reddish fruits (the coffee tree<\/strong>). Intrigued by this situation, he decided to taste some fruits and felt stronger and more energized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

His discovery pleased him so much that he decided to share it with a monk of his acquaintance. This one used the berries<\/strong> of the plant, in another way. He prepared an infusion<\/strong>, using it to maintain concentration<\/strong> and ward off drowsiness<\/strong> in his prayers.<\/p>\n

By word of mouth, the benefits of coffee have spread around, and this drink has thus begun to be known and appreciated.<\/p>\n

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The spread of coffee around the world<\/h2>\n

Coffee tree<\/strong> growth originally came from the Yemeni Islamic monasteries, in small quantities. Due to its success, it quickly spread throughout the whole Arabian Peninsula<\/strong>, by having reached Europe<\/strong>, during the 14th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

By acknowledging the potential of this drink<\/strong>, a group of Dutch merchants took the plant into Indonesia. The aim was producing it, in abundant quantities, for later commercialization. Having succeeded, coffee soon reached America and India. Its consumption, then, spread around the world. Roasted beans<\/strong>, as they are known nowadays, came from the 16th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

There are currently two varieties of coffee: Ar\u00e1bica <\/strong>and Robusta<\/strong>. Ar\u00e1bica is, undoubtedly, the most popular, by being characterized for its aromatic<\/strong> and mild<\/strong> flavour. On the other hand, Robusta is stronger, has more caffeine<\/strong> and a more intense aftertaste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Most of the coffee batches, produced nowadays, result from a combination of these two species. The purpose is to achieve a perfect balance<\/strong> between both and improve your tasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Iconic cafeterias marking the history of coffee<\/h2>\n

Globally recognized and appreciated, coffee<\/strong>, once an exclusive delicacy of elites, has become a routine product. With such success and demand, cafeterias<\/strong> began appearing all over the place. The aim was creating an exclusive space in order to enjoy the drink, by providing the conviviality<\/strong> of its appraisers.<\/p>\n

Even today it is possible to find iconic cafeterias persisting in time, spots for encounters between friends, artists and politicians. Many of them, merge with the history of the cities themselves.<\/p>\n

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