In this video we talk about 10 facts every coffee lover should know before they take the next sip. These are coffee facts you probably never heard of before.
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While coffee is the second-most popular drink in the world behind water, many people find themselves drinking this tasty beverage without knowing too much about it. Here’s a list of 10 Surprising Coffee Facts you should know:
1. The type of cup you use makes a difference
According to several scientific studies, the color, shape and even the texture of our cup makes a difference in the way we taste coffee. For instance, drinking dark coffee from a white cup creates a strong contrast, making us think our coffee is stronger. Conversely, when we drink from a clear cup, many of us perceive the coffee to be lighter and sweeter.
2. PEOPLE IN SCANDINAVIA DRINK MORE COFFEE THAN ANYONE ELSE.
Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway and Denmark hold the top five spots for most coffee consumed per person.
3. COFFEE FUELED HISTORIC REVOLUTIONS.
The American and French revolutions were plotted in coffeehouses.
4. World’s Most Expensive Coffee Comes From a Poo
Costing at least $600 per pound, Kopi Luwak comes from the feces of the Asian palm civet. This creature is unable to digest the coffee cherries it eats. Once passed, the beans offer less acid and a smoother brew.
5. Divorce on account of terrible coffee
In ancient Arab culture, apparently still applicable in Saudi Arabia, woman can allegedly find legal ‘grounds’ for divorce if her husband fails to bring her fresh coffee in the morning.
6. You should not drink coffee at night.
Caffeine consumption during the evening or during times of rest can cause a delay in our brains. This slows down our melatonin production.
7. Brazil is known to be the largest producer of coffee.
Brazil is responsible for ⅓ of the world’s coffee production for over 150 years.
8. You Can Thank Goats for Coffee
Did you know goats were the reason why coffee was invented? According to legend, in the 9th century, Ethiopian farmers noticed the way their goats danced when they ate the Coffee plant. A local monk decided to give it a try and realized the drink kept him up at night and thus, coffee was born.
9. Decaf Isn’t Caffeine-Free
Those trying to avoid caffeine should understand that decaffeinated coffee isn’t free of all caffeine. In fact, when enjoying a cup of decaf, you’ll still get anywhere from 2 to 12 milligrams of caffeine per cup.
10. Coffee Drinkers Were Once Punished
During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, people were punished for drinking coffee. This may sound a bit drastic, especially since the punishment was usually death, but rulers believed coffee was a narcotic and banned it from consumption.
Bonus fact – Coffee is consumed in such great quantities, it is the world’s 2nd largest traded commodity, surpassed only by crude oil.
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