There is no drink around the world, more popular than coffee. Probably, all the inhabitants of the planet tried it at least once, and many people liked it. Some people cannot live a day without their favorite drink, but not everyone knows enough about this product. We have prepared for you some interesting facts about coffee.
Coffee grows on a tree
Its grain is a seed, which is located inside a cherry-like berry. They do not reach maturity all at once, so coffee is harvested manually. Unroasted coffee beans can be stored for up to a year without losing their properties. It is best to keep them in hemp bags.
Meaning of the word “Arabica”
The name of the variety "Arabica" is associated with the name of the coffee forest in Ethiopia. Thailand produces Black Tusk coffee. Elephants are fed a mixture of coffee beans, bananas and sugar cane. This procedure removes excessive bitterness and gives a special aroma. Using the same technology, they get the most expensive coffee varieties: Kopi Luwak on the island of Sumatra. Local animals lyuvaki consume only the fruits of coffee trees, and choose the best. Then it remains only to collect the waste of their life and extract coffee beans.
Coffee recipes
There are many recipes for making coffee. For example, Beethoven’s special secret was that no more, no less, but exactly 60 coffee beans were needed per serving. Coffee "Americano" appeared during the Second World War. Soldiers from America are not used to the strong drink that was served in Europe, and asked to dilute it with water. The name "Cappuccino" is associated with the dark clothes of the monks, and the cream hat - with the color of their hair. Today it’s quite possible to make a delicious cappuccino at home using the popular De’Longhi coffee machines.
Interesting coffee traditions
In Arab countries, there is such a tradition: a husband must make coffee and bring his wife to bed. If the drink is poorly prepared, the wife may file for divorce.
Beneficial features
One cup of black coffee without added sugar has no calories. This information will be interesting for diet lovers. Coffee gives vigor not only to people - it is able to revive drooping plants.
Insect control
Small bags filled with coffee beans in cupboards will not only protect against moths, but will also give your clothes a pleasant coffee aroma. Ignited coffee grounds will help scare away annoying insects.
Coffee flavor
The unique aroma and taste of coffee gives coffee oil that can dissolve in water.
Interesting facts about making coffee
In different countries they prefer their subtleties in the preparation and serving of this drink. In Italy, they like coffee with sugar, in Mexico they add cinnamon, in Austria it is decorated with a cap of whipped cream, in Ethiopia they serve coffee with salt, and in Morocco - pepper. In the East, the taste of the drink is bloomed with various spices.
