Chapter
The Origin Story of Coffee
28:47 - 31:32 (02:44)
Coffee replaced beer and wine as the breakfast drink due to its ability to keep people awake and alert. Though the story of the Ethiopian goat herder who discovered coffee beans may not be true, it remains a popular legend amidst the culture of coffee.
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From the legend of the Ethiopian goat herder discovering coffee beans to its patriotic appeal during the colonial period in America, the history of coffee is full of interesting anecdotes.
28:47 - 30:24 (01:36)
Coffee
Summary
From the legend of the Ethiopian goat herder discovering coffee beans to its patriotic appeal during the colonial period in America, the history of coffee is full of interesting anecdotes.
ChapterThe Origin Story of Coffee
EpisodeThe Origins of Breakfast Foods
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Americans drink coffee more than tea, with 63% of Americans drinking coffee every day.
30:24 - 31:32 (01:07)
Coffee, Tea
Summary
Americans drink coffee more than tea, with 63% of Americans drinking coffee every day. However, in the UK, 84% of people drink tea every day, surpassing the number of coffee drinkers in the US.