Coffee, a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans.

Origin: The word 'قهوة' (qahwa) originally referred to a type of wine in Arabic, derived from the verb 'قَهِيَ' (qahiya), which means 'to have no appetite'. Over time, it came to denote coffee due to its appetite-suppressing properties. Historical and Cultural Context: The first known use of 'qahwa' to mean coffee dates back to the 15th century in Yemen, where coffee drinking became popular in Sufi monasteries to aid concentration during prayers. Evolution: As coffee spread through the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, the term 'qahwa' evolved into various forms such as 'café' in French, 'kaffee' in German, and 'coffee' in English. Modern Relevance: Today, 'qahwa' is used in Arabic-speaking countries to refer to coffee, and the drink remains a staple in daily life, often associated with hospitality and social gatherings.

Coffee, as we know it today, was allegedly discovered by an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi, who noticed his goats becoming energetic after eating coffee berries.