A Brief History of Coffee

Part 3

Although coffee was born in Africa, plantations and home consumption are comparatively recent introductions. Actually it was Europeans who introduced it again, into their colonies, where, thanks to favorable land and climatic conditions, it was able to thrive.

Even though the history of coffee began in Africa, large crops and wide use in our homes are still relatively new. We have Europeans to thank for introducing it again into their homes where coffee is able to thrive thanks to ideal climate and land conditions.

Gevalia History

As the story is told, one chilly day, King Gustav V of Sweden, while on a sailing excursion in the Baltic, stopped briefly in the port of Gävle. The aroma of Gevalia Kaffe mingling with the brisk breezes was most inviting. The King tasted; the King approved. In fact, so enchanted was he that he appointed Gevalia Coffee to His Majesty and the Royal Court of Sweden.

Generations of the royal family have continued to bestow this regal favor and Gevalia Coffee still bears the Royal Seal of approval.

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