Historical Research Paper on the Coffee Industry
Running head: THE COFFEE INDUSTRY
Historical Research Paper on the Coffee Industry
Amanda Cox
BBA110
Jones International University
Battery acid, brain juice, cup of Joe, java, liquid energy, caffeine fix, morning brew, and day starter are all nicknames for that wonderful hot liquid that many people around the world call coffee. I am one of those many people. Whether it is brewed in my coffee pot in the morning or someone does a run to a coffee shop for me; coffee is one of those things I just can’t live without in the morning. The origins of coffee are still a perplexity. While nobody knows the true origin of coffee there are three main stories that are said to explain how this remarkable indulgence came to be.
The three stories of coffee’s inception involve three different areas of the Middle East and Africa. Kaldi the goat herder realized that while he was tending his goats in the Horn on Africa. The animals in his herd would become much more animated and lively after eating some red berries. After eating the berries himself and having the same reaction, Kaldi took the berries to the local monks were eating them so that they could stay up longer to pray and meditate. Omar the Arabian Mystic had been banished to the desert. Due to lack of food and water he would have died. Instead, he made a broth out of the berries which gave him energy to survive. Last but not least, the Galla Tribe of Ethiopia would crush up the entire berry, including the hulls and the actual coffee bean, and mix it with animal fat. Once the mixture was complete they would form it into round food balls which were taken for nourishment and extra energy and stamina on their long journeys making it an early staple in culture among other aspects.
Culture and society, transportation, technology, and agriculture have all been seen and intertwined throughout history. Coffee houses have been used as a place of singing, gathering, religious meetings, storytelling, and other means of
Historical Research Paper on the Coffee Industry
Amanda Cox
BBA110
Jones International University
Battery acid, brain juice, cup of Joe, java, liquid energy, caffeine fix, morning brew, and day starter are all nicknames for that wonderful hot liquid that many people around the world call coffee. I am one of those many people. Whether it is brewed in my coffee pot in the morning or someone does a run to a coffee shop for me; coffee is one of those things I just can’t live without in the morning. The origins of coffee are still a perplexity. While nobody knows the true origin of coffee there are three main stories that are said to explain how this remarkable indulgence came to be.
The three stories of coffee’s inception involve three different areas of the Middle East and Africa. Kaldi the goat herder realized that while he was tending his goats in the Horn on Africa. The animals in his herd would become much more animated and lively after eating some red berries. After eating the berries himself and having the same reaction, Kaldi took the berries to the local monks were eating them so that they could stay up longer to pray and meditate. Omar the Arabian Mystic had been banished to the desert. Due to lack of food and water he would have died. Instead, he made a broth out of the berries which gave him energy to survive. Last but not least, the Galla Tribe of Ethiopia would crush up the entire berry, including the hulls and the actual coffee bean, and mix it with animal fat. Once the mixture was complete they would form it into round food balls which were taken for nourishment and extra energy and stamina on their long journeys making it an early staple in culture among other aspects.
Culture and society, transportation, technology, and agriculture have all been seen and intertwined throughout history. Coffee houses have been used as a place of singing, gathering, religious meetings, storytelling, and other means of
References: Grierson, J. (N.D.). The History of Coffee. Retrieved from www.mrbreakfast.com/article.asp?articleid=26 (July 11, 2011) (Jan/Feb 2002). The Plight of Coffee’s Children. Tea and Coffee Trade Journal volume 176, number 1. Retrieved from www.teaandcoffee.net/0102/special.hmt James, D Scofield, A. (Published April 2002, Last modified June 2011). Vietnam: Silent Global Coffee Power. Retrieved from http://www.ineedcoffee.com/02/vietnam/ Gimbol, K.C Nelson, R.F. (September 2005). A Clear View of the Future: Seeing Beyond the Barriers. Retrieved from http://www.ico.org/event_pdfs/wcc2/presentations/nelson.pdf (February 2011) Industry Leaders Discuss Future Coffee Trends