The Hidden Stories Behind Coffee Names (Part 𝟙) ☕ ▋ Mocha
Sounds romantic, right?
But Mocha was actually the name of a port—
once a bustling hub where coffee first sailed from Yemen to Europe.
Turkish royalty and Dutch traders helped spread it worldwide.
The port may be quiet now, but the name Mocha lives on. ▋ Latte
Not Italian by birth—it’s Austrian!
Back in 1684, coffee was too bitter to sell.
One clever shop owner added milk and sugar…
and just like that, it became a hit.
Later...
