CAFÉCO - Jan 16 2025
Unveiling 10 Astonishing Coffee Facts
At CAFÉCO, we celebrate coffee as more than just a beverage; it's a symbol of resilience, an elixir that fuels ambition, and a bridge connecting cultures around the globe. In this blog, we're thrilled to unveil ten astonishing facts about coffee that will not only surprise you but also deepen your appreciation for this extraordinary brew.
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Coffee Could Fuel Your Car: Researchers have found that waste coffee grounds can be turned into biodiesel, making coffee potentially fuel-friendly as well as tasty!
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The Most Expensive Cup of Coffee Can Cost Over $75: Exclusive coffees like Black Ivory, made from beans eaten by Thai elephants, and Hacienda La Esmeralda from Panama are among the priciest, costing upwards of $500 per pound.
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Coffee Beans Are Hand-Picked: Coffee cherries are usually harvested by hand to ensure only the ripest cherries are selected, which can be very labor-intensive.
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Coffee Was Once Banned: Coffee faced bans in Mecca (16th century), Italy (17th century), and even parts of Prussia and Sweden, where coffee consumption was seen as disruptive or subversive.
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Finland Drinks the Most Coffee: With an average consumption of 12 kg per person annually, Finns are the biggest coffee consumers globally.
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“Americano” Was Created by Soldiers: During World War II, American soldiers diluted their espresso with hot water to make it taste more like the coffee back home, creating the "Americano."
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The Ideal Coffee Brewing Temperature is Around 200°F (93°C): If the water is too hot, it can burn the coffee; too cool, and it under-extracts, resulting in weak flavor.
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Coffee Is Good for Your Liver: Studies suggest coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of liver conditions, including liver cancer and cirrhosis.
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You Could Overdose on Coffee: It would take around 100 cups of coffee in a short period to hit a lethal dose of caffeine (not recommended to try!).
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The World’s Largest Cup of Coffee Holds Over 9,000 Liters: Created in Colombia in 2019, this massive cup could hold the equivalent of about 60,000 regular cups of coffee!
Crazy right?
As we close the chapter on these ten astonishing coffee facts, we hope your love for coffee has been enriched with new insights and inspiration.
- CAFÉCO
