Coffee the Discovery of

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/early-history-of-coffee-SSTqjYybQdafIPjZIz_mGA

 The legend of Kaldi, an Ethiopian goatherd, is often credited with the discovery of coffee around 850 CE12. According to the tale, Kaldi noticed his goats becoming unusually energetic after eating berries from a certain tree23. Intrigued, he tried the berries himself and experienced a similar boost in energy2. Kaldi then shared his discovery with local monks, who initially disapproved but later embraced the beans after witnessing their stimulating effects45.

While this story is likely apocryphal, first appearing in a 1671 treatise by Antoine Faustus Nairon14, it has become a beloved origin myth for coffee. The legend emphasizes coffee's Ethiopian roots and its early adoption by Sufi monasteries, where it was used to aid in nighttime prayers and meditation26. Today, "Kaldi" and "Dancing Goat" are popular names for coffee shops worldwide, paying homage to this charming tale of coffee's serendipitous discovery13.

Citations:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaldi
2. https://dreambeanscoffee.ie/history-of-coffee-kaldi-the-goatherd/
3. https://www.uncommongrounds.com/general/the-legend-of-kaldi/
4. https://edobarista.com/en/content/news/8-the-legend-of-kaldi-and-of-the-jumping-goats
5. https://essense.coffee/en/the-origins-of-coffee/
6. https://perfectdailygrind.com/2015/06/the-history-legend-of-ethiopian-coffee-the-story-behind-misty-valley/