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Coffee is a fruit. The coffee bean is the seed of a cherry-like fruit that grows on coffee plants. The word 'coffee' comes from the Arabic word 'qahwa,' which means wine or other intoxicating liquor. Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee. Legend has it that a 9th-century Ethiopian goat herder discovered coffee when he noticed the energizing effects it had on his goats. Finland is the country with the highest per capita coffee consumption in the world. The 'flat white' coffee originated in Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s. Brazil is the largest producer of coffee globally, accounting for about a third of the world's coffee supply. In the 1600s, coffee was banned in Mecca because leaders believed it stimulated radical thinking. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, after crude oil. Kopi luwak, the most expensive coffee in the world, is made using beans eaten and excreted by a civet cat. Coffee can be a natural insect repellent. Some gardeners use coffee grounds to keep pests away from their plants. The first webcam was invented at the University of Cambridge to monitor a coffee pot. It allowed researchers to see when the coffee was ready without leaving their desks. Beethoven was a coffee enthusiast and insisted that each cup he drank be made with exactly 60 coffee beans. The world's largest iced coffee was made in 2019 in South Korea, using 3,700 gallons of iced coffee. Coffee beans are technically seeds, not beans. Espresso means 'pressed out' in Italian. It refers to the method of brewing where hot water is forced through finely-ground coffee under high pressure. The caffeine content in coffee can vary widely. Light roasts generally have more caffeine than dark roasts. Coffee was initially chewed, not brewed. African tribes would grind the berries, mix them with animal fat, and create energy balls for consumption. Coffee is a major source of antioxidants in the Western diet. The 'coffee belt' is the region between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn where coffee plants thrive. It includes countries like Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Vietnam. The world's largest coffee cup holds over 4,000 gallons and is located in South Korea. Coffee was the first food to be freeze-dried. This happened during World War II to make instant coffee for soldiers. In the 17th century, women in England started a 'Women's Petition Against Coffee,' claiming that coffeehouses were where their men wasted time and money. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee commercially. The world's most expensive coffee, Black Ivory, is made using Thai Arabica beans eaten and naturally refined by elephants. In 1674, England's King Charles II tried to ban coffee houses, claiming that people were plotting against him in them. Coffee grounds can be used as an exfoliating scrub to help remove dead skin cells. The 'coffee nap' is a concept where you drink a cup of coffee and immediately take a 20-minute nap. The caffeine takes about 20 minutes to start affecting your alertness, giving you a double boost. Coffee can help reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. A 'cup of joe' is a common nickname for coffee, and its origin is believed to come from American soldiers in World War II, who were nicknamed 'G.I. Joes.' The first webcam was created to monitor a coffee pot at the University of Cambridge. It allowed researchers to check the coffee level without leaving their desks. Coffee has been used as a form of currency. In 16th-century Turkey, if a husband failed to provide his wife with coffee, it was grounds for divorce. The term 'Americano' originated during World War II when American soldiers in Italy would dilute their espresso with hot water to mimic the coffee they were used to back home. There is a spa in Japan that offers coffee baths, claiming that the antioxidants in coffee can be beneficial for the skin. The world's oldest cat café opened in Taiwan in 1998. It became a trend, and now cat cafés can be found in many countries around the world. The first coffeehouse in Europe opened in Venice in 1645. Instant coffee was invented by George Washington in 1906. The largest coffee producer in Africa is Ethiopia, and the country is often referred to as the 'homeland of coffee.' In 1727, a Brazilian official named Francisco de Melo Palheta was sent to French Guiana to resolve a border dispute. He brought back coffee seeds, helping Brazil become a coffee giant. The 'French press' coffee brewing method was patented in 1929 by Italian designer Attilio Calimani. A 'macchiato' means 'stained' or 'spotted' in Italian. An espresso macchiato is an espresso 'stained' with a small amount of milk. The word 'cappuccino' comes from the Capuchin friars, whose brown robes inspired the coffee's color. In the 17th century, coffeehouses were referred to as 'penny universities' in England because you could buy a cup of coffee for a penny and engage in intellectual conversations. The largest coffee bean mosaic was created in 2018 in China, using over 8 million coffee beans to form a portrait. Coffee beans are not actually beans; they are seeds inside a berry. The 'Chocoffee' is a hybrid plant that grows chocolate and coffee beans on the same tree. Beethoven composed a symphony dedicated to coffee called 'The Coffee Cantata.' In 2014, an astronaut on the International Space Station became the first person to brew coffee in space. The world's most expensive coffee machine, the 'Javabot,' costs around $1 million and can brew a perfect cup of coffee every time. Coffee has been used as a hair treatment to add shine and stimulate hair growth. The 'Ristretto' is a short shot of espresso with a stronger, more concentrated flavor. The coffee plant can live up to 100 years, but it takes about three to four years for a coffee tree to produce its first beans. In 1511, coffee was banned in Mecca because it was believed to stimulate radical thinking and hanging out in coffee houses could lead to sedition. Brazilian coffee farmer Gabriel de Carvalho Alleoni holds the record for the most coffee consumed in one hour – 50 cups in 60 minutes. A coffee plant can grow up to 30 feet tall, but for cultivation and harvesting, it is pruned to a height of about 10 feet. Coffee beans were originally chewed, not brewed. African tribes mixed coffee berries with animal fat, creating energy balls. The concept of 'coffee break' was introduced by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau in 1952 as a way to promote coffee consumption at work. A coffee seed, commonly referred to as a bean, is the pit inside the coffee cherry, and each cherry usually contains two seeds. The first coffee filter was invented by a German housewife, Melitta Bentz, in 1908. She used her son's blotting paper from school to create a makeshift filter. In 17th-century Turkey, it was legal for a woman to divorce her husband if he failed to provide her with enough coffee. The 'Latte Art' trend started in Seattle in the 1980s, where baristas began creating designs on the surface of lattes using milk foam.
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