15 Coffee Facts That All Coffee Lovers Should Know!
1. Coffee is the 2nd largest traded commodity in the world. First, of course, as we know is crude oil. Coffee is consumed in large amounts, making it the most favored beverage. It is valued at more than $100bn worldwide.
2. In the Syrian city of Damascus, the world's first coffee shop was opened in 1530
3. Drinking coffee was a major offense during Sultan Murad IV 's rule. Whoever was found drinking coffee was sentenced to death.
4. Sugar-free coffee has 0 calories! Yes, you heard it right, coffee in its natural composition does not contain any sugar or fatty elements.
5. The 1st of October is International Coffee Day, an international coffee celebration
6. The most expensive and rarest coffee is the Black ivory coffee which costs around Rs.80,000 for 500 grams. But here is the tricky part, Black Ivory coffee is produced by having passed coffee beans through the elephant stomachs, and then picking the beans from their waste. (Oh shit - literally shit)
7. The cappuccino was called after Capuchin friars because it resembles the Capuchin robe in its color.
8. For over 150 years Brazil has been the world's largest manufacturer of coffee beans
9. Scientists have effectively converted ground coffee into biodiesel. You could be running your car one day with coffee!
10. Best time to consume coffee? It's from 9:30 to 11:30 am!
11. North Korea is holding the record for the largest iced coffee. The cup held iced Americano coffee and about 14.228 liters.
12. Here are the top 10 coffee consuming nations! Finland tops the list with 12 kg of coffee consumed per person.
13. Arabica and Robusta are the two primary coffee beans that are commercially grown and sold.
14. Coffee beans are technically berries
15. 5,000 coffee beans will be needed for producing 1 kg of coffee
2. In the Syrian city of Damascus, the world's first coffee shop was opened in 1530
3. Drinking coffee was a major offense during Sultan Murad IV 's rule. Whoever was found drinking coffee was sentenced to death.
4. Sugar-free coffee has 0 calories! Yes, you heard it right, coffee in its natural composition does not contain any sugar or fatty elements.
5. The 1st of October is International Coffee Day, an international coffee celebration
6. The most expensive and rarest coffee is the Black ivory coffee which costs around Rs.80,000 for 500 grams. But here is the tricky part, Black Ivory coffee is produced by having passed coffee beans through the elephant stomachs, and then picking the beans from their waste. (Oh shit - literally shit)
7. The cappuccino was called after Capuchin friars because it resembles the Capuchin robe in its color.
8. For over 150 years Brazil has been the world's largest manufacturer of coffee beans
9. Scientists have effectively converted ground coffee into biodiesel. You could be running your car one day with coffee!
10. Best time to consume coffee? It's from 9:30 to 11:30 am!
11. North Korea is holding the record for the largest iced coffee. The cup held iced Americano coffee and about 14.228 liters.
13. Arabica and Robusta are the two primary coffee beans that are commercially grown and sold.
14. Coffee beans are technically berries
We hope you liked our top facts on one of the most popular beverages in the world, coffee! Do let us know your favorite type of coffee in the comments section below!
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