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Coffee is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds - commonly called "beans" - of the coffee plant. Coffee was first consumed as early as the 9th century, when it was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia. From Ethiopia, it spread to Egypt and Yemen, and by the fifteenth century had reached Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. From the Muslim world, coffee spread to Italy, then to the rest of Europe and the Americas. Today, coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.
Coffee beans are produced by the Coffea plant, a small evergreen bush. The two most commonly grown species of the coffee plant are Coffea canephora and C. arabica, which are cultivated in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. There is some controversy associated with ecological issues concerning coffee cultivation, specifically its impact on the surrounding environment. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. The seeds are then roasted, causing the beans to undergo several physical and chemical changes. The beans are roasted to various degrees, depending on the desired flavor. The roasted beans are ground and brewed in order to create coffee. Coffee can be brewed in several ways to make a beverage, can be presented in many ways.
Coffee has played an important role in many societies throughout history. In Africa and Yemen it was used in religious ceremonies. In the 17th century it was banned in Ottoman Turkey for political reasons. In Europe it was once associated with rebellious political activities. Today, trade in coffee has a large economic value. Coffee is an important export commodity for many countries; in 2005, it was among the world's top legal agricultural exports in value. The health effects of coffee are disputed, and many studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and certain medical conditions. Coffee is also a source of caffeine, and the majority of all caffeine consumed worldwide comes from coffee.
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