THE HISTORY OF COFFEE

Once upon a time in a land far away (now known as Ethiopia), in around about the sixth century, a goat herder by the name of Kaldi, obsevered his goats eating a bitter type of cherry (coffee cherries) from the neighbouring trees. Once they had eaten the cherries they would appear skittish in their behavour.

Kaldi picked some of these cherries and ate them, himself however they were hard and bitter, so he made a pulp, using a pestle and mortar. A gruel type substance was made. He too felt bright, thoughtfull and awake once he had eaten the coffee cherries!

A Gift From God!

The monks used this coffee cherry gruel to heighten their awareness and to stay awake through hours of meditation. They felt it was their secret and had been given to them and them alone as a gift God.

The roasted bean, like many great things came about through a mistake, a bit like, over roasting the barley to make Irish Stout. It is thought that one the coffee bushes caught fire and the most wonderful aroma filled the air. This was the point when Rosie & Java became excited!

Seeds of the newly recognised Kaffe, the original name for what we now know as coffee were stolen, from the monks.

It is only now known that coffee grows between the two tropics, wars ensued between the Viennese, Turks, and possibly a few others. 
Rosie & Java now stock the very finest of coffee from around the globe. We are ready to share with you, our coffee, our passion and our experience!

THE HISTORY OF TEA

According to legend, there is evidence of tea drinking as far back as 3000 AD. The Chinese drank hot water for their health, it was thought that a few leaves fell into the boiling water and infused it with gentle flavours of nature. This invigorating drink gave them a renewed sense of energy and vitality. It was also considered to be a natural digestive.

Tea Came To Europe

The Dutch brought tea to Europe in the early 1600s and by 1637 it was being imported on a regular basis. The drinking of tea was aspirational as the cost of the imported tea was prohibitive.

Tea For Everyone

Tea become less expensive during the 1800s with the planting of tea in the newly acquired Empire. The liquor was dark and strong, much more suited to having with milk.

Rosie & Java Have Gone Back In Time!

Rosie & Java have the leaves that can be infused with gentle flavours of nature, leaves that give you a sense of vitality that can invigorate. tea is high in antioxidants. We also have the tea which is considered by most to be just a good cup of tea.

Rosie & Java has tea for everyone!