Today's lecture is about the history of coffee. Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, where legend says a goat herder noticed his goats became energetic after eating certain berries. By the 15th century, coffee was being cultivated in Yemen, and it spread to Persia, Egypt, and Turkey. In the 17th century, it reached Europe, where coffee houses became popular meeting places. Interestingly, in some countries, coffee was initially banned for religious reasons, but later became a staple. The lecture will focus on how coffee consumption changed from a religious ritual to a global commodity, and the role of colonialism in its spread.
❓ According to the lecture, what is the main focus of the discussion?
A. A. The discovery of coffee in Ethiopia
B. B. The spread of coffee to Europe
C. C. How coffee evolved from a religious practice to a global product
D. D. The role of goat herders in coffee history
✅ 正确答案
C. How coffee evolved from a religious practice to a global product