Coffee originated in Ethiopia and was discovered by a goatherd named Kaldi. It spread through the Middle East and Europe via travelers and traders and was introduced to America by Dutch colonists. There are three main types of coffee plants grown for commercial purposes, and coffee is now cultivated in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. The process of turning coffee beans into a beverage involves harvesting, curing, roasting, grinding, brewing and various methods at each stage can impact the flavor of the final coffee.