Legend has it that in the 9th century the flock of an Ethiopian goatherd became noticeably perky after nibbling the bright red berries of nearby bushes. He tried a few himself and the consumption of coffee, in its most rudimentary form, was born.
From Ethiopia, coffee soon spread to Egypt and Yemen, with the earliest credible evidence appearing in the 15th century.
By the 16th century, coffee had reached the rest of the Middle East, Persia, Turkey and northern Africa. Vibrant trade between Venice and North Africa, Egypt and the East brought coffee to this key European port. From here, in 1615, Venetian merchants began introducing it to other European countries. Soon the first coffee houses began to emerge, and by 1675 there were over 3,000 coffee houses throughout England.
Today, it is possible to find good coffee in every major city of the world. People have become passionate about this rich, delicious beverage, and have grown to expect the best.
At Capo Di Monte we make it our business to live up to this expectation, going to great lengths in our search for only the finest coffee. Capo Di Monte means 'top of the mountain' and represents an unforgettable experience. We strive to live up to our name, to represent the pinnacle of coffee making. Our passion and commitment to the very best has resulted in a range of delicious coffees and quality machines that, together, create a truly memorable coffee experience.