The coffee plant is native to the highlands of Ethiopia.

The practice of brewing coffee as a beverage began in the 15th century in Yemen, on the Arabian Peninsula.

Coffeehouses first emerged in the major cities of the Middle East, such as Cairo and Istanbul.

These early coffeehouses became important social centers for conversation, entertainment, and business.

Coffee was introduced to Europe in the 17th century and quickly became popular.

Major coffeehouses were established in European capitals like Venice, London, Paris, and Vienna.

In England, coffeehouses were known as 'penny universities' because for the price of a cup of coffee, a person could engage in stimulating intellectual conversation.

Coffeehouses played a key role during the Age of Enlightenment as centers for political and philosophical debate.

Coffee cultivation spread from the Arab world to European colonies in Asia and the Americas, creating a global industry.

The coffeehouse remains an important social institution around the world today.