Fascinating Facts About Coffee

📌 Coffee is the Second Most Traded Commodity
After crude oil, coffee is the most traded commodity globally.

☕ The Word "Coffee" Comes from Arabic
The term originates from "qahwa," meaning "wine of the bean."

🌍 Ethiopia is Coffee’s Birthplace
A goat herder named Kaldi discovered coffee after noticing his goats became energetic after eating coffee berries.

🇮🇹 Espresso Means "Pressed Out" in Italian
The name refers to the brewing method of forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee.

🇫🇮 Finland Consumes the Most Coffee Per Capita
The average Finn drinks around 12 kg of coffee per year!

🌱 Coffee Beans Are Actually Seeds
They come from the coffee cherry, making them technically a fruit pit rather than a bean.

🌿 Two Main Coffee Species: Arabica & Robusta

• Arabica: Smooth taste, more acidity.
• Robusta: Stronger, contains twice the caffeine.
  

🚫 Decaf Coffee Still Has Caffeine
A cup of decaf contains about 2-5 mg of caffeine compared to 95 mg in regular coffee.

💪 Coffee Boosts Physical Performance
Caffeine increases adrenaline levels, improving endurance and strength.

🕰️ Instant Coffee Was Invented in 1901
Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato developed the first soluble coffee.

⏳ Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer
Studies suggest moderate coffee consumption reduces the risk of various diseases and increases lifespan.

🇧🇷 Brazil is the World's Largest Coffee Producer
The country supplies about one-third of the world's coffee.

🌍 Coffee Grows in the "Coffee Belt"
The best coffee is cultivated in tropical regions between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.

💰 Kopi Luwak is the Most Expensive Coffee
Made from coffee beans eaten and excreted by civet cats, costing up to $600 per pound!

⚠️ Coffee Overdose is Possible
Consuming over 70 cups in a short time can be fatal, though it's extremely rare.