The article describes the origins, legends and global distribution of coffee, from its possible roots in the Ethiopian highlands through development in Yemen and Europe to modern consumption habits, trade structures and cultural traditions worldwide, including critical comments on fair trade.
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The article describes the history of coffee from its possible origins in the Ethiopian highlands through legends such as that of Kaldi and his goats, the spread across the Arabian Peninsula and Yemen, the introduction to Europe via Venice, London and Paris, the role in German countries from the 17th century, bans under Frederick the Great, inventions such as the coffee filter by Melitta Bentz, as well as global consumption habits and trade structures, including critical comments on fair trade.
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