Coffee is the worlds most popular and
consumed beverage. It is usually served hot prepared from the roasted seed of
coffee beans. Its popularity has given birth to many kinds of instant coffee.
The word coffee entered the English way back in 1598 from the Italian word
“caffa” via the Turkish word “kahveh” through the Arabic word “qahwa”. The
ultimate origin of the word is uncertain there being several legendary account
of the origin of the drink.
Coffee is such a drink which
is liked by all people irrespective of their age or geographical location.
Coffee is made either hot or cold. The cold preparation of coffee is as popular
as the hot one. You can have your coffee with or without milk or simply with
some whipped cream to make it sinfully delicious.
Coffee is the second most
traded commodity in the world next to petroleum. The popularity of coffee can
also be judged by the rising number of coffee pubs and cafes all over the
world. People of all the age groups can be found hanging at such cafes enjoying
their cup of coffee. In the morning, in the afternoon or in the nights the
coffee house business does not stop.
Many researches have
shown that coffee reduces the risk of a number of diseases and ailments like
diabetes, gall stones, cirrhosis and many more. Coffee forms the chief source
of stimulant caffeine in the human body. The good and bad effects of coffee are
still being researched on. A cup of coffee, when you are really down, can make
you more alert and boost your power of reasoning. Anything, including coffee,
when taken in moderation does not have an adverse effect on your health.
Like cocoa and banana coffee is a tropical
export that is produced almost exclusively in the rain forests of the
developing world, but is mainly consumed in the wealthier nations. Fortunately
more and more coffee drinkers are demanding that their favorite baristas serve
coffee that is grown in a manner that protects and not destroys the rain
forests.
Did you know that the
farmers all over the world harvested 7.4 million tons of coffee in 2002 , an
all time high , and almost double the amount harvested in 1960. It is also
remarkable that one out of every five cups of coffee worldwide is consumed in
the United States. Meetings are held, proposals are discussed, marriages are
proposed, deals are finalized, and a lot more happens over the magical cup of
coffee or java.
