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Of all the drinks consumed around the globe, few are as beloved as a cup of coffee.

The history of coffee dates back hundreds of years, and it's a story as rich and varied as the drink itself.

From ancient origins in Ethiopia to the invention of the espresso machine in Italy.

We'll see how this stimulating beverage spread across the world. We'll also learn how coffee became tied to local rituals and culture, and how sometimes the drink

was surprisingly controversial.

So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy origin of coffee is unknown, most believe Ethiopia in East Africa to be its birthplace.

The Arabica coffee plant is native to the Ethiopian Highlands.

And according to legend, a goat herder named Kaldi was the one who first discovered the coffee

bean. Or rather, we might say that it was his goats who discovered it.

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