Key milestones in coffee's history and the cultures and traditions built around drinking it, one fact per card.
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- What African country is the native origin of coffee plants?
- Ethiopia
- In which empire did coffeehouse culture flourish during the 1500s-1700s?
- Ottoman Empire
- What century did coffee first reach Europe?
- 17th century
- Which country is the world's largest coffee producer today?
- Brazil
- What is the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony called?
- Jebena ceremony
- What metal filter device is central to Vietnamese coffee preparation?
- Phin filter
- When was the espresso machine invented?
- 1901
- What year was instant coffee first commercialized?
- 1901
- When was decaffeinated coffee developed?
- 1905
- What is an Americano?
- Espresso shots diluted with hot water
- What is a cappuccino?
- Espresso topped with equal parts steamed milk and foam
- What is the traditional Turkish coffee pot called?
- Cezve or ibrik
- What coffee preparation method uses a metal mesh filter and steeping?
- French press
- What is the manual pouring method using a paper or metal filter called?
- Pour over
- What stovetop device produces espresso-style coffee using steam pressure?
- Moka pot