Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of coffee. Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, where legend says a goat herder noticed his goats becoming energetic after eating certain berries. By the 15th century, coffee had spread to the Arabian Peninsula, and it became popular in places like Mecca and Medina. In the 17th century, coffeehouses opened in Europe, and they quickly became centers for social and political discussion. However, in some countries, coffee was banned for a time due to its stimulating effects. For example, in the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire banned coffee, but the ban was later lifted. Now, let's look at how coffee cultivation changed the global economy.
❓ According to the lecture, where was coffee first discovered?