worldcoffeenews, 26th April 2011
In a recently published interview with a coffee house owner inAddis Ababa , the Ethiopians reminded the world that ‘Coffee and Ethiopia
Ethiopia has made the headlines for many reasons over the past years and some have never realised that the African country is one of the oldest coffee hot-spots on the planet. Ethiopians are proud to argue that coffee originated on its highlands.
Legend had it that the goats were the first creatures to taste the coffee bean and their reaction was noticed by the local herders.
As such, the locals started to experiment with the coffee bean and this experimentation lead to the beverage that has since taken the globe by storm.
How far back into the past was Ethiopian coffee discovered? It is believed that this discovery was made in the 900s.
Even today, coffee plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy and culture. In 2010, coffee exports amounted to some $528 million, a significant contribution to the export market. The locals estimate that more than three quarters of the Ethiopian population work in the coffee industry.
This love of coffee is reflected in the social culture of the country. It is estimated that Ethiopians drink an average of 4 cups of (strong) coffee daily.
Coffee drinking ceremonies are incorporated into daily life too – whether it is a private individual, a business meeting, family gathering or a date. Many social occasions revolve around the beverage.
In a recently published interview with a coffee house owner in
Ethiopia has made the headlines for many reasons over the past years and some have never realised that the African country is one of the oldest coffee hot-spots on the planet. Ethiopians are proud to argue that coffee originated on its highlands.
Legend had it that the goats were the first creatures to taste the coffee bean and their reaction was noticed by the local herders.
As such, the locals started to experiment with the coffee bean and this experimentation lead to the beverage that has since taken the globe by storm.
How far back into the past was Ethiopian coffee discovered? It is believed that this discovery was made in the 900s.
Even today, coffee plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy and culture. In 2010, coffee exports amounted to some $528 million, a significant contribution to the export market. The locals estimate that more than three quarters of the Ethiopian population work in the coffee industry.
This love of coffee is reflected in the social culture of the country. It is estimated that Ethiopians drink an average of 4 cups of (strong) coffee daily.
Coffee drinking ceremonies are incorporated into daily life too – whether it is a private individual, a business meeting, family gathering or a date. Many social occasions revolve around the beverage.
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