Episode 1 – The Secret of the Red Coffee Cherry

An Ancient Legend from the Lush Highlands of Ethiopia

Many centuries ago, in the lush green highlands of Ethiopia, a young goatherd named Kaldi is said to have made an astonishing discovery.

His goats suddenly began behaving in an unusually lively manner. They jumped around, were full of energy, and seemed never to grow tired, even after many long hours.

Kaldi watched his animals closely and noticed that they kept eating the red berries of a particular shrub.

Curious, he decided to taste the small fruits himself. According to the legend, he was amazed by their effects.

Whether Kaldi actually existed remains unknown. However, his story is still closely associated with the discovery of coffee to this day.

These red fruits, which we now call coffee cherries, would go on to lay the foundation for a worldwide culture of coffee appreciation.