Following the discovery of coffee plants by goat-herding tribes in Ethiopia around the 9th century AD, the beans were initially consumed raw or mixed with fats for their stimulant effect. Over the ensuing centuries, coffee seeds crossed the Red Sea into Yemen; a short journey across the Bab al-Mandab strait – but one that would have far-reaching global implications. By the 15th century, coffee was being grown in Yemen and began to be used in beverage form. Sufi monks used this “qahwa” to help them stay awake during long prayer sessions and nocturnal meditations. As demand continued to increase for these small but powerful beans, coffee plantations were established in the Yemeni highlands. The port city of Mocha implemented a fierce protectionist strategy – including the sterilization of exported beans – which ensured they remained the only global producer and exporter of coffee beans for almost 250 years. It was the ultimate historical monopoly.
Fri 3rd July, 4 pm — Family Bush Dance (KENG Tudor Park) Wed 8th July, 8 pm — State of Origin Game 3 Sat 11th July — Lasso Country Music Festival (Distillery Road Market) Thu 16th July, 6pm — Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours (Free performance on the Logan Entertainment Centre forecourt) Sat 18th July, 7:30 pm — Logan City Symphony Orchestra concert - “Rapids, Raves and Rhythm” Thu 23rd July, 12 pm — Community Connect Lunch (Hope Centre, 440 Kingston Rd, Slacks Creek Sat 25th July, 9 am — Queensland Ornithological Conference (Sirromet Winery) Sat 25th July, from 5:30 pm — Brimstone Brawl (Club Noir, Loganholme) Regular Events Every Sunday, 6 am to 12 pm — Beenleigh Showground Markets Every Sunday, 6am to 12pm — Global Food Markets, Woodridge
