Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. The drink is consumed in almost every culture, in different forms. Generally people drink coffee black or with sugar.
There are two main types of coffee, namely espresso and cappuccino. Espresso is a type of coffee brewed using a machine. It contains two to five percent fat and contains about 150 milligrams of caffeine. Cappuccino is a drink made with a shot of espresso and a milk-based beverage.
The average United States adult drinks 400 cups of coffee per year. One-third of this is consumed at breakfast time. Another third adds sweetener to their cup.
Two thirds of the coffee produced in the world comes from the Americas. Brazil grows the largest amount of coffee, with four billion trees annually. In 2007, the world produced 16 billion pounds of coffee.
Coffee is the most traded commodity in the world. About 25 million coffee trade workers are employed worldwide.
Coffee’s origins can be traced back to Africa. A chemical substance found naturally in coffee beans is used as an insect repellent. It is also a drink that helps keep people awake.
There are over 800 flavors of coffee. These flavors are affected by the climate, soil, and plant genetics. Some of these flavors are associated with specific countries. For example, the scent between jasmine and orange is present in Kona coffee plants.
Coffee can be served hot or iced. Iced coffee has been popular in Japan since 1945.