There is no drink in the whole world that is more popular than coffee. Probably, all the inhabitants of the planet have 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 some interesting facts about coffee.
Coffee grows on a tree
Its grain is a seed that sits inside a cherry-like berry. They do not reach maturity all at once, so the coffee is picked by hand. Unroasted coffee beans can be stored for up to a year without losing their properties. It is best to keep them in hemp bags.
The meaning of the word "Arabica"
The Arabica name is related to the name of the coffee forest in Ethiopia. In Thailand, Black Tusk coffee is produced. Elephants are fed a mixture of coffee beans, bananas and sugarcane. This procedure removes excess bitterness and gives a special aroma. The most expensive coffee varieties are produced using the same technology: “Kopi Luwak” on the island of Sumatra. Local animals luwaks consume only the fruits of coffee trees, and they choose the best ones. Then all that remains is to collect the waste of their life and extract the coffee beans.
Coffee recipes
There are many recipes for making coffee. For example, Beethoven's special secret was that you need no more, no less, but exactly 60 coffee beans per serving. Americano coffee appeared during the Second World War. Soldiers from America were not used to the strong drink that was served in Europe, and asked to be diluted with water. The name "Cappuccino" is associated with the dark clothes of the monks, and the creamy hat - with the color of their hair. Today it is quite possible to make a delicious cappuccino at home using the popular De'Longhi coffee machines.
Interesting coffee traditions
In Arab countries there is a tradition: the husband should make coffee and bring it to his wife in bed. If the drink is poorly prepared, the wife can file for divorce.
Beneficial features
There are no calories in one cup of black coffee without added sugar. This information will be of interest to diet lovers. Coffee gives vigor not only to people - it can revive withering plants.
Insect control
Small bags with coffee beans laid out in cupboards will not only protect you from moths, but also give your clothes a pleasant coffee aroma. Set fire to coffee grounds will help scare off annoying insects.
Coffee taste
The unique aroma and taste of coffee is given by coffee oil, which can dissolve in water.
Interesting facts about making coffee
Different countries prefer their own subtleties in the preparation and serving of this drink. In Italy, they like coffee with sugar, in Mexico they add cinnamon to it, in Austria it is decorated with a cap of whipped cream, in Ethiopia they serve salt with coffee, and in Morocco - pepper. In the East, the taste of the drink is colored with various spices.