How and where were coffee beans discovered?

The discovery of coffee beans dates back to around the 15th century and is shrouded in legend and folklore. Here is one such account known as the Story of Kaldi the Goat herder:

- Origins: The origin of coffee can be traced back to the highlands of Ethiopia and Sudan.

- Legends: One popular legend revolves around a goat herder named Kaldi who lived in the Kaffa region of Ethiopia.

- Herder's Observations: Kaldi noticed his goats becoming energetic and playful after eating berries from a certain tree that was later identified as a coffee plant.

- Stimulating Effects: Intrigued by this seemingly miraculous observation, Kaldi reported it to a local monastery where the head monk prepared a drink using the berries, experiencing its stimulating effects himself.

- Spreading Popularity: As word of this energizing beverage spread beyond the monastery, people started planting coffee trees and sharing coffee beans with neighboring regions. Eventually, coffee cultivation extended to Yemen and other parts of the Middle East and gained widespread popularity, leading to its global recognition.