Why Do We Love Coffee So Much?

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Why Do We Cofee So Much?

Cofee has so many properties that make it an outstanding beverage. Many people drink cofee for the cafeine and while it’s great for a morning pick-me-up, cofee is so much more than just a shot of energy. Of course, I love cofee, but the few people I know that aren’t a fan of the flavor still love the aroma of freshly brewed cofee. The smell of cofee is just undeniably good. It awakens your senses and makes your mouth water in an instant. You cannot deny the aroma builds anticipation as you wait on that first cup. One of the most remarkable things about cofee is its taste. The taste of cofee is distinct. As you take that first sip, you should close your eyes so you can pick up on the subtle undertones of flavor. Earthy, chocolate, and caramel are just a few that come to mind. You can even add other ingredients to get your preferred taste, such as cream, sugar, honey, or even fun flavors like pumpkin. I have my favorites as I’m sure you do as well. With cofee, enough is surely never an answer. Fellowship is something we look forward to and it’s often built around some type of food or event with cofee as the cornerstone. Are there any other beverages better than cofee? Well, I can’t think of one. With the benefits it provides and the amount of antioxidants it ofers, cofee is surely the best drink I can think of! Most of the best experiences start with a cup of cofee! Cofee brings happiness to our hearts! That is one of the excellent reasons for loving it. The mere fact that it wakes our senses and brings everyone closer together is enough to testify that cofee is indeed a blessing in disguise. According to an expert cupper (a professional cofee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor. When it comes down to it, cofee lovers cherish the flavor as well as the boost this roasted bean gives morning or night, black or with cream and sugar. Hot or cold it provides enjoyment even when decafeinated.

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT COFFEE

1 Cafeine from cofee can remain in the body for up to six hours

2 The darker the roast, the less cafeine it has

3 Leading up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java in lieu of tea

4 1 cup of black cofee only has 1 calorie

5 9th-century goat herders noticed their goats appeared to "dance" after eating the fruit of the Cofea plant. A local monk then made a drink with the product and found that it kept him awake at night, thus the original cup of cofee was born.