The Magic Bean: History of Coffee

Are you a coffee lover person? whether it is hot or cold many people love to drink coffee today and in the past time.But do you know where coffee really originate from?who was the first man to drink coffee?or who was the inventor of it? With this article I will be sharing you will know more about the magic been.

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The Genesis

There are a lot of myths and legends when it comes to the history of this drink. One of the most popular legends is associated with a goatherd named Kaldi. One day, when Kaldi was with his herd of goats he noticed a sudden change in their behavior. The goats turned spirited and that made him hunt for the probable reasons. That was the first time he saw a wild coffee shrub and it dawned on him that his goats had probably eaten some cherries off it. Curious, it led him to have a taste of the wild cherries himself. Upon feeling energized, he spread the story in his village. From the local monastery, the tale spread among the monks and even the locals.

The monks found it very useful as it helped them to stay awake for their ceremonies that went on throughout the night. The Arabs were considered to be the first to cultivate it. They even began the trade. The first plant is said to have come from the shores of the Red Sea. Coffee beans were actually considered to be a food in the olden days. The cherries were minced together and then mixed with the rest of the food. It was only in the 11th century that these beans were developed into a hot drink.

The Venetian merchants imported it to Europe and by the 17th century, it had made its way not only to Europe, but was gaining popularity across the continent. Initially condemned due to religious reasons, one saw major controversies erupt around this dark beverage. Despite the facts that surrounded it, the mid 17th century saw a number of coffee houses cropping up all over the town. A lot of people gathered here to discuss business and to gossip in general.

The Arabs were very possessive about the growing popularity of this beverage and its spread around the world. The beans were dispatched from Yemen and were kept as a highly guarded secret. It was later thought, that it was either the Dutch or a group of Pilgrims who finally tried to smuggle the plants to India. After a few attempts, it finally grew it's roots in this country. The cultivation then expanded to the islands of Java and Sumatra.

The Dutch brought it to France in 1715. Louis XIV of France was presented with a plant and it was then planted in the Royal Botanical Garden. Also known as the Noble Tree, it had the French really hooked on to this beverage and the crops really flourished with the plantation of the Noble Tree.

This tree saw itself have roots in various other parts of the world. Francisco de Mello Palheta is known to have brought it into Brazil. He was sent to obtain the beans from the French Guinea. The French were known to guard this fiercely and Francisco de Mello Palheta would have been unsuccessful, if he did not have a very appealing personality. This resulted in the Governor's wife presenting him with a huge bouquet of flowers. Later he discovered the seeds buried deep inside it.

The history of this beverage has seen so many travelers, pilgrims, and traders go on long voyages carrying these precious seeds all over the world. New plantations meant more business and slowly its export turned into a very profitable industry.

Many innovations that went into the making of this beverage, have seen it grow over time. So the next time you sip your perfectly blended cup of this brew, I hope this captivating past would linger on in your minds.
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How Happiness was Created

People all over the world loves to drink Coca-Cola beverages whether its just a simple day,edding day, birthday?or any other occasions, but do you know how it was invented and where it was originated? Come , Read and Know how happiness was created :)

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Who Invented Coca-Cola and in What Year?

It was Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a local pharmacist of Atlanta who invented the Coca-Cola. He made the first syrup for the drink in a three legged brass kettle in his backyard. He carried a jug of it to the Jacob's pharmacy, down the street. Here the drink was sampled and declared of 'excellent' taste. The drink was first sold to public at the same drugstore at a soda fountain on May 8, 1886. About nine servings of the drink were sold daily at the rate of 5 cents for each serving.

History of Coca-Cola

It isn't that one fine day, John S. Pemberton came out with formula for the drink. In fact the pharmacist was obsessed about the idea of finding the ultimate medicine and an excellent drink all rolled into one. During those times reports about the health benefits of the coca plant had gripped the world. It was known to have stimulant, aphrodisiac and digestive properties. With so many uses, coca was naturally the plant that Pemberton had been looking for. Angelo Mariani, a Corsican had already made a coca wine, called Vin Mariani using coca leaves. This drink was a huge success in Europe. Many celebrities, including Thomas Edison, Queen Victoria and even three Popes are believed to have been proponents of the drink. Encouraged by the success of the Vin Mariani, Pemberton launched his own brand - Pemberton's French Wine Coca which he advertised as the 'intellectual beverage'. In addition to coca leaves extract, Dr. Pemberton also used kola nuts in this drink. However, with the rise of the 'temperance movement' in the US, Pemberton soon realized that it would not be possible for him to sell a drink that was based on alcohol. Hence he started working on the formula of a temperance drink that would have extract of coca leaves and kola nuts but would not have alcohol. Finally in 1886 he landed on the formula of Coca-Cola syrup, the taste of which was acknowledged at Jacob's pharmacy.

It was Frank Robinson, the book keeper of Dr. Pemberton who coined the brand name. Do the ingredients of the drink give you any clue as to why is it called Coca-Cola? Robinson retained the names of the two ingredients of the drink coca leaves and kola nuts, to name it Coca-Cola. The only change that he made was that he replaced the 'K' of kola with a 'C'. Frank Robinson further convinced Pemberton of the virtues of advertising. Robinson is known to have good penmanship. He used his talent to design the famous logo of Coca-Cola. He thought that the two C's of the now famous logo would be appealing both as an alliteration as well as from the point of design.

However, the first year of the business ran at a loss. Despite its potential, the drink failed to sustain its place in the market. Some attribute its failure in part to the poor business skill of Pemberton, while others also cite his failing health. In 1887 he sold his rights to the formula of Coca-Cola to another Atlanta pharmacist and businessman, Asa Candler for $2,300. In 1892 Mr. Candler formed a Georgia corporation named 'The Coca-Cola Company'. It was due to Candler's aggressive marketing and good business acumen that by late 1890s Coca-Cola had established itself as one of the most popular fountain drinks of the US. The beginning of the 20th century witnessed the drink crossing the country's borders to be sold in Canada as well. Around the same time, the company started the practice of selling syrup of the drink to independent bottling companies, a model that is still followed by the soft drink industry of the US.

That was the story about Coca-Cola and its invention and how it spread from a fledgling business to being established as a multimillion company that produces a number of other Coca-Cola products. It is ironic that the inventor of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pemberton died within two years of inventing the drink and was not able to witness the success of his invention that is now synonymous with the essence of America!