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The original history of drinking coffee is difficult to verify.

The legend is that long ago, a sheepherder realized the effects of coffee while tending his sheep.

His sheep started to become very active after eating a mysterious berry from a plant.

The sheephearder tried the berry himself and had the same results.

Rumor has it that a monk told him to be careful of the devil's fruit.

However, there is also a rumor that monks did eat the berry to help them stay awake and pray.

Another story is that an Arabian man was given a sentence of banishment to the desert.

He decided to try eating and boiling a mysterious plant.

He was able to survive in the desert on the plant.

The residents of a town close by felt the survival was a religious sign.

The plant became known as Mocha, named after the desert town.

Few people realize the coffee plant originally grew only in Ethiopia.

Ethiopians wrapped it in animal fat and used it as food while on raids.

It was transported to Arabia, it grew, and they controlled the market of it.

It was the Turkish people that were the first to drink coffee.

They added spices such as clove and cinnamon to create a sweeter taste.

Venetian trade merchants were responsible for coffee finding its way to Europe.

Soon after, coffee houses started to pop up all over Europe as the beverage gained popularity.

In today's society, drinking coffee is enjoyed by people from all over the world.

There are many brands and flavors of coffee for everyone to enjoy, so try some?

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