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Where Was the Coffee Plant First Discovered?
A riddle from Fawazeer's Food pack — one of 2,500+ Arabic riddles across 11 themed packs. Guess, then reveal the answer below.
Origin region of coffee plant?
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What is the answer to the coffee origin quiz?
The coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, in the highlands of the Kaffa region, before spreading to Yemen and the rest of the world.
Did coffee come from Brazil?
No. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer today, but the coffee plant did not originate there. Its true birthplace is Ethiopia.
How did coffee spread from its origin?
After originating in Ethiopia, coffee was cultivated and traded through Yemen in the 15th century, then carried to the Middle East, Europe, and eventually the Americas.