The legend of coffee is rich in stories and myths. One of the most famous is the story of the Ethiopian shepherd Kaldi. According to legend, Kaldi lived in the Kaffa region of present-day Ethiopia, where he grazed his goats. One day, he noticed that after eating red berries from a nearby bush, his goats were particularly energetic, jumping around with unusual vigor, and not sleeping at night.

Fascinated by this phenomenon, Kaldi tasted some of the berries himself and experienced a similar energy boost. He decided to share his discovery with a monk at a nearby monastery. Concerned about the berries' effects, the monk threw them into a fire to destroy them. To their surprise, a delicious aroma began to waft from the roasted berries, attracting the monks. They collected the roasted berries from the fire, ground them, and brewed them into a drink. This beverage not only gave them energy but also helped them stay awake during their nightly prayers.

After the monks discovered the beneficial effects of coffee, its popularity quickly spread throughout the monastery's surroundings. News of this new beverage eventually reached the Arabian Peninsula, where it found favor in the courts of the nobility. The Arabs were the first to cultivate and cultivate coffee beans. They further developed the art of roasting and brewing coffee and established the first coffee houses, which served as meeting places for discussions, conversations, and even business meetings.

Over time, coffee culture spread beyond the borders of Arabia and eventually reached Europe. The Dutch played a significant role in introducing coffee to Europe. In the 17th century, they began importing coffee beans from their overseas colonies, particularly Indonesia and India. The Dutch established coffee houses and began cultivating coffee in their colonies. From there, coffee cultivation spread further throughout the colonial powers of Europe, eventually reaching every continent. Through trade, coffee became one of the world's most sought-after commodities and a symbol of social interaction, cultural exchange, and economic development.

Today, the coffee plant has immense economic, social, and cultural significance for many regions of the world. It is an important source of income and employment in coffee-producing regions and contributes to the economic development and stability of many communities.