What are Ten Interesting Facts about Coffee

1. Netherlands CONSUME THE MOST COFFEE 
 
 
 
According to a 2020 study, the Netherlands was said to consume the most coffee per capita with a whopping 8.3 kilograms! 
 
They followed by Finland at 7.8 and Sweden at 7.6. Despite our greatest efforts, the United Kingdom didn’t even rank in the top fifteen for the most coffee-addicted countries! 
 
 
 
 
 
2. COFFEE BEANS AREN’T BEANS 
 
 
 
Contrary to the name, a coffee berry isn’t actually a bean. 
 
Rather, it’s Hell (or seed) that’s found inside the coffee cherry. The bean is far away from the fruit as part of the harvest process. 
 
Because of their shape and size, they’re now commonly mentioned as a bean but, assuming the conditions are right, you'll plant one, and it could grow into a whole new coffee plant. 
 
 
 
 
 
3. THERE’S A COFFEE made up of POO... 
 
 
 
 
 
We know how those sound, but bear with us! 
 
Originating from Indonesia, the Kopi Luwak is one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. It’s produced with the assistance of the adorable palm civet, who eats the coffee cherries and then… pass the beans. 
 
The unique fermentation process that happens as the beans travel through the civet’s digestive tract is said to offer a smooth finish and very distinctive flavor to the final brew. 
 
Not only is this one of the most bizarre methods of making coffee, except for up to over £400 a kilogram, Kopi Luwak is additionally one of the most expensive coffees available in the world today. 
 
 
 
4. THE ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD “COFFEE"
 
 
 
The earliest term for the drink of coffee was the Arabic word “qahwah”. 
The Ottoman Turks then used the term “kahve”, which was followed by the Dutch word “koffie”, from which the English name was derived in 1582. 
 
 
 
 
 
5. WHY DO PEOPLE CONFUSE ESPRESSO AND EXPRESSO, 
 
 
 
The correct pronunciation of “espresso”, is an age-old argument that coffee devotees have been having for years! But as it turns out, those that call it an “expresso” aren’t entirely in the wrong. 
 
The Italian term espresso means “expressed” or “pressed out”. This is often because espressos are made by forcing very hot water under high pressure through finely-ground coffee beans. So, while the right pronunciation is ES-presso, you'll see where people are coming from. 
 
If espresso isn’t your coffee of choice, why not take a look at our guide to the different types of coffee drinks below to find your perfect match? 
 
 
 
6. THE WORLD’S LARGEST CUP OF COFFEE WAS OVER 20,000 Liters 
 
 
 
 
 
As of 15th June 2019, the most important cup of coffee ever made contained a whopping 22,739.14 liters and was recorded within the Guinness Book of World Records. 
 
The cup was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia and took over a month with fifty people performing on the project. 
 
 
 
7. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO BAN COFFEE 
 
 
 
In its early years, there have been plenty of different groups across the world that tried to ban our favorite beverage. 
 
Typically, it had been because of coffee’s stimulating effect or the particular crowd it attracted. Coffee Houses fast became a spot to free thinkers to discuss their ideas. One particular instance was in Mecca all the way back in 1511 when the governor feared coffee might join his opposition. 
 
 
 
8. COFFEE IS one among THE MOST CONSUMED DRINKS IN THE WORLD,
 
 
 
This isn’t all that surprising, is it? 
 
Alongside water and tea, coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide, with over 400 billion cups of it being consumed each year. 
 
Britain alone consumes approximately 2.8 kilos of coffee per person, per annum, and over £1 billion was spent on coffee last year. 
 
 
 
 
 
9. COFFEE WAS DISCOVERED BY A goatherd 
 
 
 
All the way back in the 1500s, it had been said that a goat herder in Ethiopia discovered coffee after observing strange behavior in his goats. 
 
He noticed that after they ate coffee cherries, they suddenly had plenty of energy and were unable to sleep at night. He shared his findings with local monks who made their own drinks from the coffee beans and therefore the rest, as they assert, is history. 
 
 
 
10. COFFEE HELPS you reside LONGER 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This may be our favorite one yet. 
 
Thanks to its being jam-packed with antioxidants, coffee remains one of the healthiest beverages in the world. 
 
Of course, if you select to add cream, sugar, or syrup then this health factor could also be impacted, but otherwise, when consumed as a part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle, can help people to live longer, happier lives.