The beverage that’s been waking up the world for over 500 years

When an Arab goatherd tasted some strange red berries, he wasn’t wrong in exclaiming that they were sent from heaven. He was also not aware that these berries would go on to become an integral part of several cultures and tribes, as well as an inseparable part of people’s morning routine across the world. From the world’s first monk baristas to the cappuccino in households, the journey of coffee is indeed a fascinating one.

Studies estimate that over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed everyday. A significant aspect of world economy, coffee is also the second most valuable trade item in the world. From the world’s first monk baristas to the cappuccino in households, the journey of coffee is indeed a fascinating one.

Studies estimate that over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed everyday. (Representational image)