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Coffee History

Coffee's origin is somewhat of a mystery. One legend traces the discovery back to the 3rd century. Another says that coffee was really discovered by a group of goats and a goat herder. No matter who discovered it, coffee dates back to around 900 A.D.

Everyone is pretty much in agreement that the coffee tree is indigenous to Ethiopia. From there it spread to Arabia, and then to the Far East and South and Central America. Coffee was introduced into Turkey in 1554; Venice in 1615; France in 1644; England and Vienna in 1650 and North America in 1668.* It was first a food, then a wine,a medicine, and finally a beverage.

European coffee houses attracted patrons with more than hot beverages.
The establishments often offered services such as a reading room, musical performances, billiards, and letter writing materials. In Paris, one cafe had a separate room reserved for fighting duels; another hosted the premiere of the world's first motion picture. Even the word "tip" can be traced to coffee houses where patrons wanting good service would place coins in a box that carried the words "To Insure Promptness". In 1732, Johann Sebastian Bach lauded coffee as “The most precious of bliss’s” in his piece entitled "Coffee Cantata".

Coffee became big in the United States in 1773, when King George put a tax on tea. The colonists responded to this tax with The Boston Tea Party and a strong turn to coffee. The roasting of coffee beans began in the 13th century, and drinking coffee for breakfast dates back to the late 1600's. Here in the U.S. 51% of all coffee is still consumed at breakfast.

Over 50 countries grow more than 8 billion pounds of coffee each year. Today, coffee ranks second only to oil as the largest commodity in international commerce with an approximate value of over $10 billion a year; the industry provides more than 20 million jobs.

* 1984 Tea & Coffee Trade Journal Company, Whitestone, N.Y.

FLAVORED COFFEES

In putting PrairieFire Flavored Coffee together, we found many other coffee companies’ flavor is too strong, or that they have ground the coffee too fine, and bitterness comes out. Some just taste peculiar, because they are trying to use cheap coffee beans, and then mask the beans with flavoring. To get good flavored coffee, you have to use quality high grown mild Arabicas, and good quality flavorings. The difference is immense. Try a small portion of grocery store flavored coffee then try PrairieFire’s. You be the judge. Retail price can range from $5.00 per pound (for flavored coffee) to $14.00 per pound. That is a wide spread for the same type product. However, to sell coffee at $5.00 per pound you have to use cheap beans. If you want a good steak, you don't go to a fast food place, you go to a steak house. Like most items - you pay for what you get.

A LIST OF OUR FLAVORED COFFEES.

VANILLA NUT FLAVORED
Our best selling flavored coffee. A mix that is so great in flavor it will make you want more and more.

SWISS CHOCOLATE ALMOND FLAVORED
We have taken the taste of fresh roasted almonds and mixed them with Swiss chocolate to create this excellent cup of coffee.

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE FLAVORED
This coffee is selling all year round, not just at the Holidays. It is the perfect afternoon or evening coffee.

HOLIDAY MEMORIES FLAVORED
A hint of cinnamon sprinkled over a warm Christmas cookie. This has become a great seller all year.

HAZELNUT FLAVORED
This is one of our better sellers, the rich nutty taste of Hazelnuts.

DOUBLE NUT FLAVORED
A taste of shredded coconut blended with our #1 Vanilla Nut coffee.

CREME BRULEE FLAVORED
If you have ever had the dessert, you will swear that you are drinking a cup of it.

CINNAMON FLAVORED
Pure and simple this is the first actual flavored coffee.

BLUEBERRY COBBLER FLAVORED
With the taste and aroma of blueberries you'll think
you're eating juicy blueberry cobbler.

ANGEL LACE COOKIE FLAVORED
The distinct taste of an old fashion Snicker Doodle cookie.

AMARETTO FLAVORED
Taste just like you poured an ounce of the liqueur without the alcohol.