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10 interesting facts about coffee

Updated: Nov 20, 2022

Drinking coffee has been linked to a lot of health benefits because of its high levels of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Studies have shown drinking coffee results in improved cognitive function, increased fibre intake, and a lower risk of some diseases. It is these benefits that have seen more people consume coffee every day with coffee enthusiasts drinking more coffee than anyone else. So other than just loving a good brew there are many-many benefits of drinking coffee.




  1. Coffee beans are only called beans because of the resemblance. They’re actually berries.

  2. The drink dates back to 800 A.D. Legend has it that 9th-century goat herders noticed the effect caffeine had on their goats, who appeared to "dance" after eating the fruit of the Coffea plant. A local monk then made a drink with the produce and found that it kept him awake at night, thus the original cup of coffee was born.

  3. Second traded commodity in the world – Coffee comes second after crude oil. This is because it is a nectar of the gods for billions of coffee aficionados.

  4. Coffee trees can last up to 100 years and take around 5 years to gain maturity

  5. Over 70 countries now cultivate coffee

  6. People assume that dark roasts have more caffeine, but that’s completely the opposite. More caffeine breakdown results when the coffee is roasted stronger and dark whereas, if it is roasted light, more caffeine stays in. And that’s why the weight of dark roast beans is lower than the lighter ones. You can check this weight fact right away if you have some roaster equipment at home.

  7. Contains essential nutrients – Each time you grab a cup of coffee, you get many nutrients. These essential nutrients include vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and potassium.

  8. Caffeine not only increases adrenaline levels in your blood but also breaks down body fat into fatty acids, which fuel your body. As a result, coffee improved your physical performance.

  9. Coffee aid fat burning – Studies have shown caffeine in coffee boosts metabolic rate by 3-11%. That is why caffeine is present in almost every commercial fat burning supplement in the market today. If you are obese or looking to cut weight, you will benefit a lot by drinking coffee.

  10. National coffee day is on September 29th. It is the best time to enjoy a complimentary brew



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