The origins and global spread of coffee culture

Japanese cold drip coffee, also called Kyoto-style coffee, uses a slow drip of cold water through coffee grounds, producing a smooth, flavorful brew popular worldwide.

Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, supplying about 40% of global coffee, with its beans shaping coffee culture through widespread availability.

In the 17th century, English coffeehouses were nicknamed 'penny universities' because a penny admission allowed access to intellectual conversations and news.

Turkish coffee, prepared using a cezve (a small pot) and finely ground coffee, is a UNESCO-recognized tradition, known for its strong flavor and thick foam.

Starbucks, founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1971, transformed coffee culture by popularizing specialty coffee drinks and creating a global coffeehouse model.

Venice, Italy, opened one of Europe’s first coffeehouses in 1645, introducing coffee culture to the continent and sparking the rise of cafés.

The cappuccino, named for its resemblance to the brown robes of Capuchin monks, became a staple in global coffee culture, popular in cafés worldwide.

The Ottoman Empire played a key role in spreading coffee from Yemen across the Middle East and into Europe, establishing coffeehouses as social hubs.

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony, called 'jebena buna,' involves roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee in a communal ritual, symbolizing hospitality and community.

Coffee is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, where legend tells of a goatherd named Kaldi discovering that his goats became energetic after eating red coffee cherries.