Coffee is a drink that many people love today. But where did it come from? How did it become so popular around the world?

The story begins in Africa. Long ago, people in Ethiopia found something interesting. They saw that animals ate small red fruits from coffee trees. After eating these, the animals seemed to have more energy. They moved around more and did not seem tired.

People decided to try these fruits too. Inside each one was a small bean. People learned to cook these beans in hot water. The water became dark and had a strong taste. When they drank it, they felt more awake. They could work longer and think better.

Soon, this drink moved to other places. Traders carried it to new lands. It went east first. In Arab countries, people liked it very much. They made special houses where people could sit and drink coffee together. These houses became important meeting places.

Then coffee moved to Europe. At first, some people did not like it. They thought it tasted strange. But slowly, more and more people started to drink it. By a few hundred years ago, it was very popular. Coffee houses opened in big cities. People went there to drink, talk, and share ideas.

People wanted to grow more coffee. They took it to South America and other warm places. Coffee grew well in these areas. Soon, many countries were making it and selling it around the world.

Today, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people drink it every day. Some people drink it in the morning to wake up. Others drink it to relax with friends. The drink that started in Africa is now everywhere.