Kaldi The Goatherd
And the Dancing Goats
The unexpected origin of our modern-day coffee fetish can be traced to the day, maybe a thousand years ago, when an Abyssinian (Ethiopian) goatherd, Kaldi, observed his goats uncharacteristically prancing and frolicking about. Kaldi had previously found the behavior of his goats to be “irreproachable,” so he was certain that something unusual was affecting them.
When Kaldi investigated, he found that the goats were merrily munching the red berries and shiny leaves of an unfamiliar tree. Curious, Kaldi decided to try the berries himself. Once he did, Kaldi joined the dancing goats and became “the happiest herder in happy Arabia.”
What Makes Kaldivi Coffee Co. Different
Customized Selections
Kaldivi takes the guess-work and decision-fatigue out of finding your perfect cup of coffee. It takes only minutes to complete our unique COFFEE MATCH QUIZ, and then you are well on your way to enjoying a beverage that most meets your personal palate preferences.
Refining Your Perfect Match
Once you have had the opportunity to enjoy a cup of your perfect Kaldivi COFFEE MATCH, we'll send you a follow-up feedback survey. This survey allows us to ensure that we continue to refine your coffee selections with each new brew you try.
VIENNA: Coffee Capital of the World
Back in 1683, Vienna was under siege by the Turks. The Austrians fought back and successfully sent the raiders packing... although, in their haste, the Turks left behind sacks of strange dark brown beans.
The Polish King, Jan II Sobieski, unaware of what to do with the beans, handed them over to an officer by the name of Jerzy Franciszek Kulczycki. Kulczycki, who had apparently learned a thing or two about the beans while in Turkish captivity, adapted the bitter beverage to European tastes by adding cream and sugar.
Within a few years, the first recognized Viennese coffee house opened its doors, giving birth to the café lifestyle that has since taken the world by storm.
