Mocha

Mocha is a port city located on the Red Sea coast of Yemen. It is most famously known for being the major marketplace for coffee during the 15th to the 18th centuries. The term "mocha" was also used to refer to the high-quality type of coffee that was exported from the city, which is now known as Arabica coffee.

History

Mocha was founded by the Banu Ziyad tribe during the 14th century. It quickly became a major trading center due to its strategic location on the Red Sea. The city was also the primary port for the Yemeni coffee trade, which led to its name being associated with coffee.

During the 15th to 18th centuries, Mocha was the world's largest marketplace for coffee. The coffee beans exported from Mocha were known for their distinctive flavor, which was a result of the unique growing conditions in Yemen. This type of coffee became known as "mocha coffee" or simply "mocha".

In the late 18th century, the coffee trade in Mocha began to decline due to the increasing competition from other coffee-producing regions. The city's importance as a trading center also diminished as a result of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, which provided a more direct route between Europe and Asia.

Modern Day Mocha

Today, Mocha is a small city with a population of around 10,000 people. Despite its historical significance, the city has largely been forgotten by the outside world. However, it remains an important part of Yemen's cultural heritage and its name continues to be associated with high-quality coffee.

See Also

• History of coffee
• Coffee production in Yemen
• Arabica coffee

References

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