7 facts about coffee that every coffee lover should know

It's been five centuries that waking up in the morning is no longer so difficult, thanks to coffee. The world's most popular drink is equally loved anywhere in the world, and coffee lovers are constantly inventing new recipes.

If you love coffee as much as we do, you will know the familiar facts about it, but in this article you will learn much more interesting details. So, read on for 7 facts about coffee that every coffee lover should know.

1. The world is united by the love of coffee
Coffee is the most widely consumed beverage after water. The annual turnover of this industry exceeds $100 billion. According to the World Coffee Association, Europe boasts the highest imports. Finns love coffee more than any other nation, the average citizen in this country consumes 12.2 kilograms of coffee per year.
2. Coffee was discovered by a goatherd
According to legend, back in the 15th century, goats grazed on coffee. The shepherd noticed that the animals did not have enough energy for the whole night. Next, the monks began to prepare a decoction from the grains, which helped them spend the whole night awake. So we can never give proper thanks to the goats for the extraction of this magical liquid.
3. Coffee was considered a satanic liquid
In the 16th century, in Mecca, coffee was believed to cause seductive thoughts, so its consumption was forbidden. In Italy of the same century, it was considered a satanic liquid and condemned, although this did not prevent coffee from spreading widely.

4. Coffee is a fruit
Coffee grows as a bush and has fruit, but coffee beans are actually seeds. Consuming coffee "beans" is about the same as eating apricot kernels. Long before the production of coffee, its fruit was used to make a kind of sweetener that provided people with energy. They squeezed the pulp and made a wine-like drink. You can confidently say that your favorite fruit is coffee.

5. There are two main types of coffee
There are two main types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica is the most commonly used coffee, although Robusta has twice the caffeine content.

6. What is the lethal dose of coffee?
It is possible to overdose on coffee, but even the biggest coffee lover will not be able to take the amount that causes a lethal condition. Taking up to 30 cups at short intervals is considered a lethal amount of coffee.

7. Coffee residue is also useful
Using coffee grounds as a scrub is beneficial because it cleans the skin of dead cells. In addition, caffeine promotes blood circulation. It's time to start incorporating more than just coffee into your skin care routine.