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7 interesting things about coffee you don’t know

Fun coffee facts you certainly didn’t know! What is the caffeine value of espresso? How much do people drink in New York? What is the most popular drinks on Earth? All of this and even more is included in the article.

☕ 1. If a husband did not honor his wife with coffee in Turkey, it was a reason for divorce.

Do you agree that a lack of coffee beans could split you as well? In Turkey, drinking coffee is such a vital cultural feature that in the 16th century, a law was passed in Constantinople that allowed women to divorce if their husbands did not supply them with enough coffee. Of course, this rule is no longer in effect, but it demonstrates the importance of coffee in community and family life. So you better make sure you have enough coffee at home so that you don’t have to bear the consequences!

☕ 2. Contrary to what most people think, drinking espresso does not take you more caffeine.

A cup of espresso, about 30 ml in size, contains 63 mg of caffeine, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The equivalent volume of filtered coffee is 12-16 mg. Technically, espresso contains more “caffeine.” However, drip coffee is never eaten in very limited amounts, but in the end, you will eat a much greater quantity of caffeine simply by consuming filtered coffee, which frequently includes up to 95-128 mg of caffeine. Espresso is an excellent option for reducing the everyday caffeine consumption. But only if you stay with one cup a day.

☕ 3. Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee, followed by Vietnam and Colombia.

Coffee beansIn fact, in 2011 Brazil produced almost twice as much as Vietnam and Colombia combined and a third of the coffee produced worldwide. These numbers have hardly changed in the last 150 years!

Brazil is also one of the few countries in the world where both Arabica and Robusta are grown. Gourmet coffee is very important for the Brazilian economy and is a major export item.

☕ 4. “Americano” dates back to World War II, when American soldiers in Italy diluted their espresso with water because it was too strong.

When preparing Americana, use a large cup of cappuccino, then 30 ml of espresso is added with water in a ratio of about 1: 5. The resulting drink is much less intense and more palatable for many. As with most drinks, there are various variations. For example, you can use a small amount of water or prepare an espresso in a cup that already contains hot water. This coffee is called long black or has a smaller amount of cream.

☕ 5. New York drinks about 7 times more coffee than the rest of the world.

Most possibly that it is a city that never sleeps! The most likely explanation is that it is one of the most populated cities in the country. Cafes can be found on almost every street corner in this city, and coffee is already an important part of American culture.

☕ 6. The two most popular drinks on Earth, water and coffee.

It’s really not surprising when you think about it. Coffee is the first beverage that many people around the world enjoy in the morning. In modern times, coffee has become the core of a large number of cultures around the world for various reasons.

Coffee is a big part of the world economy, so it was alarming when it was called something bad. Fortunately, that has changed, and research has shown that coffee is healthy and that people around the world can enjoy it daily.

☕ 7. Coffee was originally food, not drink.

The first African tribes consumed coffee, they did not make it a delicious drink that we know today. In combination with the coffee bean and the fat, an energy ball is created, which is chewed and supplied the body with caffeine.

Well, greasy energy balls don’t look as tasty as a cup of iced espresso, but it’s a good way to get energy fast. What do you think? Would there be a demand for such spheres in the world or in our country?

☕ + BONUS

There is only one place in the world where you can get a coffee called “Bazén” = (swimming pool), it is located in the western part of Bohemia in the Czech Republic. If you’d like to know more about this place and the coffee, leave a comment. 🙂 I will be happy to give you some tips!