[ wp ] Myths tell us where things come from ( ex . echoes are from Echo , a person cursed to repeat what others said ) . Write a mythological origin story for a common modern object .

Deep in the tropical wilds of Asia and southern Africa is where this tale begins. It was there that the mythical plants with white flowers first bloomed, and gave birth to a variety of cherries, the pits of which contained a magical seed, a natural remedy for the lethargy of mankind. 
 
 
 These plants were the gift of a kind and loving God, although he would not become widely known to the public for many centuries. Even after explorers had discovered the beans, and made great endeavors to transport them and share their curative properties with the world, it would not be until the 20th century and well after the advent of electricity that most people could afford to indulge in this magical substance every day, and in the privacy of their own homes. 
 
 
 It was then that Mr. Coffee came forth and made his first great public appearance, and gifted the world with a brand of machines so affectionately named after him. With His machines in the hands of the common people, the elixir of life became immediately available at any time of day, and in any quantity, at prices people could afford. No longer did the public have to pay obscene amounts of money or wait any great length of time to be served a single cup of coffee, unless they so chose to. By His benevolence, the gift of vitality was now available to all. 
 
 
 All praise Mr. Coffee.
