Coffee

No one knows exactly how or when coffee was discovered, though there are many legends about its origin, however, coffee cultivation and trade began on the Arabian Peninsula.


By the 15th century, coffee was being grown in the Yemeni district of Arabia and by the 16th century it was known in Persia, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey


European travelers to the Near East brought back stories of an unusual dark black beverage. By the 17th century, coffee had made its way to Europe and was becoming popular across the continent


In the mid-1600's, coffee was brought to New Amsterdam, later called New York by the British.


Coffee beans are the seeds of a fruit called a coffee cherry. Coffee cherries grow on coffee trees from a genus of plants called Coffea. There are a wide variety of species of coffee plants, ranging from shrubs to trees.


Did You Know?

It is a myth that darker roasts contain a higher level of caffeine than lighter roasts. Lighter roasts actually have a slightly higher concentration!


The Way of the Witch:


Clears emotional blockages

Draws fresh creative ideas

Generates motivational energy

Used in scrying

Speeds up spells


* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

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