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Many existing legends explain the origins of the coffee drink.

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Coffee origins
A.D. archaeological findings in the Emirates prove the usage of roasted coffee in the Middle Eastern areas.

World diffusion
Export of the plant from the Arabic countries in the rest of the world.

From Yemen...
Dutch export coffee plants from Yemen to their colonies in Indonesia, Guyana etc�

...to colonies of the major kingdoms of that time
The French introduced the coffee plant in Antilles.
The Portuguese introduced the coffee plant in Brazil.
The British introduced the coffee plant in Ceylon, Jamaica, Cuba and Central America.
The Spanish introduced the coffee plant in Colombia.

Coffee as business
As per exportation coffee is the second only after oil. Some exporting countries base their economy on it.

The first coffee shops
Opening of the first coffee shops in Venice, London, Paris, Vienna, Hamburg.

Coffee arrives in Europe
Introduction and diffusion in Europe not only like drug but also like a common drink.

Coffee and Ancient Egyptians
The botanic doctor Prospero Alpino describes the plant and confirms its common use in Egypt.

Therapeutic features
Documents of Arabic doctors (Avvicenna and Rhazes) testify the therapeutic usage of coffee.

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TODAY

1723 - 1730