Ethiopian Coffee Origin Story Arabica Coffee Story Coffee Communication Roadmap

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Arabica's history dates back to the 12th century in its birthplace, Ethiopia, where more than 1000 species of Arabica grew. It is rumored that it was built by a goat farmer on a high mountain, but whether it is true or not, it soon became a national delicacy. Known for its irritating properties, it will spread throughout the region and Yemen as a major fruit drink and will continue to flourish today.

Coffee quickly became a global drink after the Ottoman Empire conquered the Arabian Peninsula in the 16th century. Under the restriction of traditional Muslim culture on alcohol, Arabica became Nick's "Arab wine". Later, it was extended to Europe by Venice merchants, and the prosperity of cafes throughout Europe regarded coffee cherries as a valuable entity.

As demand grew, Ethiopia quickly realized its monopoly in the coffee market and outlawed coffee trees and seeds exported for harvest. They even boil seeds to inhibit planting and restrict their growth outside the area, with the penalty of murder / death / killing.

A group of Dutch (and possibly with giant balls) took the risk of smuggling the coffee beans outside Yemen. This led to Indonesia's first successful coffee farm outside the Middle East. Its prosperity will give the Dutch the ultimate negotiating tool, partly in exchange for the French in military treaties. They were transported to the other side of the ocean by the legendary French navy captain Gabriel de Cleo (Gabrielle de Clieu) and survived a dangerous journey, leaving every plant and tree on the verge of death. Nevertheless, after their transport, successful agriculture in Central and South America will make their distribution around the world beyond the control of Ethiopia.

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