Do you know the story of coffee's discovery? Well, let us tell you. Once upon a time, long ago, there lived a shepherd named Kaldi. One unusual morning, while tending his goats, he noticed how energetic and lively they became after eating red berries from a mysterious tree growing in the lands of Africa. This prompted him to try the berries himself. He felt elated and delighted, and then Kaldi told monks at a nearby monastery about his discovery. They tried the berries and found that the drink helped them stay awake during their nightly prayers.
What happened next was that coffee spread from this land to Yemen, then to the rest of the Islamic world, and from there to Europe, and then to the rest of the world. This land is Ethiopia, the true birthplace of coffee, where the purest Arabica varieties thrive in the volcanic soil and high altitudes. Today, many coffee lovers experience the same old routines, drinking bland, soulless varieties without realizing that Ethiopian coffee offers a whole new world of fruity and floral notes unlike anything else. You might miss out on the enchanting flavors of Yorgachev coffee with its smooth citrus, or Sidamo coffee with its distinctive creamy texture, simply because you didn't know where to begin.
So, in this guide, we'll take you on a journey to the heart of Ethiopia to discover the secrets behind this specialty coffee, from its natural and washed processing methods to the perfect roasts for your favorite drip brew.
