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You will not believe these curiosities of coffee

Still do not know the coffee curiosities? second only to the water It's about the most consumed drink of the world. Every day, billions of cups of coffee are consumed globally. Perhaps this is the reason why it is one of the most researched foods by scientists and researchers. And, possibly, it is the reason why there are so many Myths around him. In this article we will tell you about some of the curiosities about this popular drink Keep reading!

Is drinking coffee bad for your health?

Often the coffee is related to an unhealthy lifestyle such as Smoking or the fact of stay up late. Hence, it is sometimes perceived as a substance with Negative effects about health. Beware, this perception is not only held by ordinary people, but there is also some confusion among health professionals. According to him CICAS (Coffee and Health Information Center) «in general, the substantial and growing body of scientific research demonstrates that the moderate consumption of coffee, of 3 to 4 cups a day, it is completely safe for most healthy adults”

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Some of the data supporting this claim highlights the misconception that "coffee is bad for your health." As stated by the Spanish Heart Foundation the consumption of up to four or five cups of coffee is associated with a greater longevity. La FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recognizes caffeine as a safe substance. This determines the amount of 300mg/day a normal consumption in healthy adults that does not imply health risks. To give you an idea, a cup of 150ml of roasted or ground-instant coffee contains between 60-80 mg of caffeine.

coffee occupies the sixth place in the list of 50 foods They contain more antioxidants. It thus contributes to reducing the risk of suffering from chronic diseases such as type III diabetes (in a 25%) according to a study by the Spanish Heart Foundation.

What is the largest coffee producer in the world?

Colombia? Do not! The fame of Colombian coffee has nothing to do with your production level. The world's largest producer of coffee is Brazil What's so special about coffee? Colombia? In the first place, most of its production is from arabica coffee, more appreciated than robusta for its organoleptic qualities. The taste of the variety arabic it is sweeter and more aromatic than that of the variety robusta which is more bitter. The climate of the Colombian country and its geography characterized by its high mountains are ideal for cultivation. Furthermore, the process manual collection of Colombian coffee growers increases the grain quality.

Other curiosities of coffee

Have you ever heard of the most expensive coffee in the world? The Kopi luwak It is very popular due to its price and its manufacturing process. An animal native to Southeast Asia, the civet, consumes coffee berries. Your body absorbs the pulp of the fruit and expels the undigested grain, which has been fermented with the help of natural enzymes, as explained by the specialized German page coffeenessHowever, in addition to the strangeness of this practice, this process hides very unethical practices such as animal abuse.

At some point it was decided to go on to hunt the viverrids or directly to breed them in captivity. They live crouched in their cages and eat nothing but coffee berries all day long. Since it is a carnivorous animal with omnivorous tendencies, this poor diet inevitably causes its death. But that's what production margins are for and the price can easily be adapted to market conditions. coffeeness

 

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Let's go with another one of the coffee curiosities less known What is the first coffee shop in the world? So we have to go back to Constantinople, today known as Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire introduced coffee to this city in the year 1453. 22 years later in 1475, was inaugurated world's first coffee shop. There are many other curiosities about coffeeEg how many types of coffee exist, how does it act la caffeine in our body, the danger of la pure caffeine powdered, etc.

 

 

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