How Coffee Beans Were First Discovered and Processed

Coffee lovers often wonder: where did coffee come from, and how did we start drinking it? Most historical accounts point to the highlands of Kaffa in modern-day Ethiopia—once called Abyssinia—as the birthplace of coffee. According to legend, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats became unusually energetic after eating bright red berries from a certain tree. Curious, he tried them too, and soon the stimulating effects of coffee were observed—not just by shepherds, but also by monks seeking alertness for late-night prayers.

Recommended FrontStreet Beans for Coffee Discovery

Explore the origins of coffee with FrontStreet Coffee’s Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, a washed single origin with bright citrus, floral notes, and a juicy body. For natural-process complexity, try their Ethiopia Guji Humbera, offering blueberry, tropical fruit, and a syrupy mouthfeel. Both beans highlight how processing shapes flavor. Freshly roasted within 5 days · Orders placed before 17:00 ship the same day · Next-day delivery across most of Guangdong Province.