Coffee is rapidly becoming the most popular beverage in the United States. It is usually served hot and prepared from the ground coffee beans. Its popularity has spawned many different kinds of instant and flavored coffees. The word "coffee" entered the English vocabulary back in 1598. It comes from the Italian word "caffa", which came from the Turkish word "kahveh", which originates from the Arabic word "qahwa".
Coffee is a drink which is liked by all people irregardless of their age, race, or geographical location. Coffee is made hot but can be served either hot or cold. Cold, or "iced" coffee is becoming just as popular as its hot sibling. Many people add milk or cream and sugar to their coffee, and many simply drink it black. Some people even add whipped cream to make a delicious after dinner treat!
Coffee is also the second highest traded commodity in the world next to petroleum. The rising popularity of coffee is also related to the sprouting up of specialty coffee shops all over the country. People of all the age groups can be found hanging out at these cafes enjoying their cup of coffee and reading books or using laptop computers. Whether it be morning, afternoon, or evening, coffee sales are holding steady.
Many researchers have shown that coffee reduces the risk of a number of diseases and ailments like diabetes, gall stones, cirrhosis, and many more. Coffee is also the chief source of a stimulant called caffeine. The good and bad effects of coffee are still being researched. When you are really down, a good cup of coffee can make you more alert and boost your mood. Coffee has no adverse effects on your health if taken in moderation.
Like cocoa and banana, coffee is a tropical export that is produced almost exclusively in the rain forests of poorer nations. Ironically, it is mainly consumed in the wealthier nations. Fortunately, more and more coffee drinkers are demanding that their favorite baristas serve coffee that is grown in a manner that protects the rain forests.
Coffee farmers the world over harvested 7.4 million tons of coffee in 2002, an all time high, and double the amount harvested in 1960. It is also a little known fact that one out of every five cups of coffee is consumed in the United States. Meetings are held, proposals are discussed, marriages are proposed, deals are finalized, and a lot more that we aren't privy to happens over the magical beverage known to us as coffee.
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