If your morning routine starts with a cup of coffee, you simply can’t begin to work or even wake up without this delicious drink, don’t worry, you’re not alone, about 50% of people have the same problem. Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world.
1. According to archaeological studies, coffee started to consume more than 2500 years ago in Ethiopia. Coffee beans were brewed much later and before that, they were simply chewed. Arabian coffee trees began to grow in the 14th century.
2. Over 60% of Americans drink coffee every day, making it a vital part of the country’s morning routine. Among all U.S. cities, New York leads in coffee consumption, driven by its fast-paced lifestyle and the sheer number of coffee shops
3. 1657 in England 1657, coffee was considered as a medicine. It was used in the treatment of gout and scurvy.
4. Coffee is grown in more than forty countries, Brazil has been the world’s largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years, which is over 1.5 million tons a year.
5. During the Civil War in America, coffee was part of the soldiers’ food supply, they even could choose roasted or raw coffee beans.
6. Instant coffee was invented in 1901 in Chicago. The first version of instant coffee was developed by a Japanese-American chemist, Satori Kato, and introduced at the Pan-American Exposition. It became especially popular during during World War I for its convenience.
Coffee beans on the tree.
8. Coffee beans are actually the seeds of the fruit of the coffee plant, which is often referred to as a "coffee cherry." These seeds are harvested, processed, and roasted to create the coffee we drink.
9. “Americano” appeared in World War II. For American soldiers, coffee served in Europe was too strong, and they were often asked to dilute it with milk or water.
10. About 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day.
11. Finland tops the world in coffee consumption, with Finns drinking an average of 12 kilograms of coffee per person per year. Most Finnish coffee is consumed in the form of light-roast filter coffee, which is enjoyed throughout the day.
12. The first webcam was invented in the United Kingdom at the University of Cambridge and, surprisingly, was first used to remotely check the amount of coffee in a coffee maker.
13. Goats were the first animals to “discover” coffee. According to legend, an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi noticed that his goats became unusually energetic after eating red berries from a certain tree. Curious, he tried them himself — and the world’s love affair with coffee began.
Goats “discovered” Coffee.
15. Half of the caffeine consumed with coffee will break down after 5 hours, but getting rid of it completely will require more than one day.
16. The two primary types of coffee are Arabica and Robusta. But 2/3 of the world coffee production is provided by Arabian coffee plantations. The varieties differences not only in the amount of caffeine, taste, and aroma but also in the appearance of the coffee beans.
17. In total, more than 50 different kinds of coffee are grown around the world, each with its own special flavor.
18. Famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven was so obsessed with coffee that he insisted each cup be made with exactly 60 coffee beans — no more, no less.
19. The term "coffee break" was popularized in the 1950s in the United States, when taking a short break during work to enjoy a cup of coffee became a widespread tradition. It quickly became an essential part of office culture.
20. Without its smell, coffee would have only a sour or bitter taste due to the organic acids. Without smell, the coffee loses its rich flavor. You have the opportunity to check it yourself, just pinch your nose when you drink the next sip of coffee.
