7 Interesting Facts About Coffee That Will Make You Go, Whatttt?

For some people, waking up without a hot cup of coffee is impossible. Sometimes they refer to themselves as "coffee addicts" since they are so dedicated to the beverage. And we are all too conscious of that. But drinking your daily cup or cups of coffee need not necessarily be a bad habit. Contrarily, scientists argue that coffee is healthy. Coffee in the morning has benefits beyond merely an increase in energy. Additionally, it has been shown to lower our risks of liverdisease, Type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Along with its effect on our health, the following are some of the more remarkable and intriguing coffee facts.

1) The name “coffee”

One of the most intriguing and interesting facts about coffee is the origin of its name. Arabic word"qahwah," which really referred to a type of wine, was the first language to use the word for the beverage we now know as coffee.

The Dutch word "koffie" was used after the Ottoman Turks' term "kahve," from which the English name "coffee" was derived in 1582.

2) Most Consumed Beverage

That's not really that shocking, is it? Over 400 billion cups of coffee are drunk annually, making it one of the most popular beverages worldwide along with water and tea. Over 1 billion was spent on coffee last year, and each person in India consumes over 1-1.5 kg of coffee annually. It’s become such a go-to beverage for the Indian tongue that finding a coffee vending machine is as common as finding a laptop or a printer.

3) 2nd most traded commodity in the world

A similar interesting fact about coffee is that not only is it one of the most consumed beverages, but It is also the second-most traded commodity in the world, only after crude oil. After water, coffee is humankind’s favourite beverage.

4) Origination of Espresso

Espresso is an Italian term that means "expressed" or "forced out." Espresso is created by applying intense pressure and extremely hot water to compressed, finely ground coffee and hence the word espresso was coined.

5) The bizarre story of coffee discovery

The origin or discovery of coffee is a story you would like to tell your friends for sure. It’s said that it was a goat herder whose goats once ate the fruit or berries from which coffee is extracted. The raw coffee was so effective that the goats got energised and did not sleep for the whole night. Yes it was those sleepless goats that introduced us to our favourite beverage.

6) Coffee the saviour

One of the most interesting facts about coffee is when once Brazil's government transported its athletes in a ship full of coffee that was sold along the way to finance their voyage since it couldn't afford to send them to Los Angeles for the 1932 Olympics. Yes, all that you read actually happened.

7) Joke or a fact?

If you think that the facts that you read were bizarre then you are not ready for this one. In ancient Arab culture it is supposedly said that a woman could allegedly find legal ‘grounds’ (get it?) for divorce if her husband failed to bring her fresh coffee in the morning. Yes, for some people coffee is that important.

Enough facts for the day

We have read so many fascinating details and all about coffee and its extensive past. Coffee is now a highly modern product because of the love people have for all things coffee-related, which has attracted both large and small businesses to the field of coffee manufacturing and trading. Two of the key elements that aid many of those businesses in competing in the volatile coffee trading environment are technology and advancements in the industry.

Because coffee enthusiasts are always looking for new ways to enjoy their beloved beverage, coffee culture is continuously evolving. Although production, trade, and distribution techniques have changed to accommodate these new requirements, there is still much room for advancement. Therefore, further research and development into coffee will be required.

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