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= Coffee =

Introduction:
A beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee. Coffee is made from the roasted and ground seeds, or beans, of the coffee plant, a tropical evergreen shrub. Two of the 25 or more species, Arabica and Robusta, supply most of the world's coffee.

History:
Coffee grown worldwide can trace its heritage back centuries to the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau. There, legend says the goat herder Kaldi first discovered the potential of these beloved beans.Coffee cultivation and trade began on the Arabian Peninsula. By the 15th century, coffee was being grown in the Yemeni district of Arabia and by the 16th century it was known in Persia, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.

How it is Made:
A coffee bean is actually a seed that comes from a specific type of berries. Therefore, we can say that coffee beans actually come from a fruit! The berries are typically harvested by a machine or picked by hand. In order to get the beans out, the fruit of the berry needs to be removed and after that the beans need to be processed. There are only two known ways of processing beans - dry processing, which is an older technique and wet processing, which is a more modern technique. When the processing is done, the beans are sorted. All of the bad beans are thrown outand the good ones are put in bags and shipped. At this point they are called “green coffee beans.” However, there is one final step, roasting the beans. The roasting processis essential and the final step in coffee production. It requires the perfect timing and setting of temperature to provide the perfect product. While the beans roast, they will split and their coating will be released.

Types:
Coffee is a popular beverage consumed by peopleall over the world. It’s a drink most people enjoy in the morning before heading to their places of work. Bust some drink it in the evening. Some drink it so that they can stay alert at night when working on time-sensitive projects

The most popular types include: black coffee, espresso, flat white, frappe, and lattes.

Benefits:
Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. Coffee also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression. Coffee helps increase energy levels and feel less tired. After you drink coffee, the caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream and then it travels to your brain. In your brain, caffeine blocks the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine.

Fun Facts:
·     There are two main types: Arabica and Robusta

·     Brazil grows the most coffee in the world

·     Hawaii and California are the two states in America that grow coffee

·     The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than $600 a pound

Links:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/coffee-and-health/faq-20058339

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a30303/facts-about-coffee/