30 facts about coffee

30 facts about coffee

 

 

1. In 1675, the British monarch Charles II closed all the "coffee houses" in England, because he believed that there gathered citizens opposed to him. Other world monarchs have repeatedly followed the example of the king.

2. 70% of coffee lovers drink "Arabica", which has a pleasant, mild taste, and 30% - "Robusta", which has a bitter taste, and has half the caffeine in it. "Robusta" is a lower class variety, but it is more resistant to drought, diseases, and it can be harvested twice as much. In "Arabica" about 1% caffeine, in "Robusta" - 2%. Instant coffee makers mainly blend Robusta and Arabica.
3. The height of the coffee tree is a little more than 9 m. But since it is more convenient to pick fruits from lower trees, now the height of coffee trees rarely exceeds 3 m.

4. One coffee tree lives 60-70 years.

5. The coffee bean is inside the red berry.

6. Green (unroasted) beans can last up to a year in a cool dry place, practically without losing their taste. After the coffee beans are roasted, their properties begin to fade after about two days.

7. Americano coffee appeared during the Second World War. Soldiers from America could not drink strong European coffee and asked to dilute it with water.

7. Espresso doesn't have as much caffeine as drip coffee. Prepare "Espresso" quickly, passing water under strong pressure through the ground beans. Since the contact between water and coffee is reduced, there will be less caffeine in the espresso cup.

9. In those countries where coffee grows, it is still harvested by hand. An experienced picker can harvest up to 7 baskets of beans per day, each weighing up to 100 kg. Payment for this work is from $ 2 to $ 10 per cart. After the grains are dried and roasted, the price of the basket will increase to $ 110.

10. Most coffee is consumed in Finland, where there is an average of five cups of coffee per adult per day.

11. October 1st is "Coffee Day" in Japan. This country ranks third in the world in terms of the amount of coffee consumption per person.

12. Coffee contains about 800 aromatic compounds.

13. Instant coffee was invented in 1906 by a Belgian named ... George Washington.

14. Coffee ranks second in the world ranking of the best-selling goods. In the first position is oil.

15. Coffee has been a drink for over 700 years.

16. There are 0 calories in a cup of black coffee without sugar.

17. One cup of coffee is 300 antioxidants, which linger in the body for a month.

18. Caffeine is a substance prohibited by the International Olympic Committee. If, during testing, an athlete's urine is found to contain more than 12 micrograms of caffeine per liter, he will be removed from the competition.

19. Caffeine enhances the effects of aspirin and paracetamol. After a cup of coffee, the acidity rises and the stomach accepts and dissolves painkillers more readily.

20. The word "cappuccino" is the result of several confusion of languages ​​and refers to the Capuchin monks. Capuccio - from "hood" - an element of the monk's clothing. The first documented mention of the term "cappuccino" in relation to coffee is in 1948, a book about San Francisco. But what is the connection between coffee and monks? The coffee is dark like a monk's clothes, and the whipped cream cap resembles the color of his hair.

21. Earlier, Turkish grooms during the betrothal ceremony made a promise that their wives would certainly be provided with coffee, and failure to fulfill the vow could cause a divorce.

22. Coffee lovers visit the dentist much less often. The elements contained in this drink prevent bacteria from settling on the tooth enamel.

23. Drinking 4 cups of coffee a day daily can minimize the risk of gallstones and cirrhosis. Moreover, coffee drinkers have a 60% lower chance of getting Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

24. Caffeine reduces appetite, speeds up calorie consumption and metabolic processes in the body. If you drink 6 cups of coffee a day, combining it with physical activity and a low-calorie diet, you will be provided with an excellent figure - after all, excess fat burns 20% faster with regular coffee consumption.

25. The first coffee shop in Paris opened in 1689 and was called Procope. It was owned by the lemonade trader Francois Procope. It was located opposite the theater, and its main visitors were representatives of bohemians - artists and artists.

26. In Italy, coffee was first recognized in 1615, and in 1720 in the city of Venice, on St. Mark's Square, the world famous Florian Café opened, which was visited by Goethe, Casanova and Rubinstein, and the Guardi Café, where Liszt and Byron visited.

27. The first coffee shop in Vienna was opened by the Pole Kolzhitsky. He was a real fan of coffee and managed to save more than one bag of coffee beans when the Turks leaving the city set fire to him. It was thanks to the Turks that the Austrians already in 1683 learned how to really cheer up.

28. In Bedouin homes, coffee is usually prepared with ginger or cardamom, which turns it yellow and tastes very good. At the same time, according to tradition, it is served to the guest with the words "My home is your home."

29. In Uganda, green coffee beans are usually mixed with spices and sweet herbs, dried and hung in bags around the house as decoration and talisman.

30. Italians drink coffee with sugar, Mexicans - with cinnamon, Germans and Swiss - with hot chocolate, Belgians - with a bite of chocolate. Ethiopians add salt to coffee, while Moroccans add pepper. In the Middle East, cardamom or other spices are often added to coffee. Austrians drink coffee with whipped. The Egyptians prefer "pure" strong coffee, adding sugar, milk, cream, cardamom at will.