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The Energetic Goat
Kaldi notices that one of his goats becomes unusually lively after eating red berries growing in the Ethiopian highlands.
An Ethiopian Legend
The Discovery of Coffee
The timeless legend of how coffee was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia.
The Legend in Six Scenes
From the Hills of Ethiopia
Explore the traditional story of Kaldi through six individual Ethiopian-inspired paintings.
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Kaldi Examines the Berries
Curious about the goat’s energy, Kaldi gathers the red berries and carefully examines them for himself.
03
Sharing the Discovery
Kaldi returns home and tells his father and family about the energetic goat and the unusual red berries he discovered.
04
Preparing the Berries
Together, the family begins experimenting with the berries, heating and preparing them over the fire while discovering their rich aroma.
05
Tasting the Drink Together
The family prepares a drink from the coffee and shares it together, enjoying its warmth, aroma, and energizing effect.
06
The Birth of a Tradition
From this humble discovery, coffee becomes part of Ethiopian hospitality and community—a tradition of gathering, conversation, and sharing that continues through generations.
Note: The story of Kaldi is a traditional legend associated with coffee's Ethiopian origins.
From Ethiopia to the World