“In Love with Coffee: Why This Hot Drink is the Best”
By Janessa Webb
From its modest beginnings to its current status, the history of coffee, its cultivation, and development, how it is consumed as an individual’s culture, indicates that it is viewed as more than just a stimulating beverage.
Grown by farmers from around the world such as South America: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru there are different kinds of coffee beans. The most popular kind of coffee beans are Arabica coffee beans and Robusta coffee beans. “Arabica is known for its smooth, complex flavor, where as Robusta has more bitterness, and has higher caffeine content.”[1]
[1] n.a.25 Aug, 2024. Coffee — The Nutrition Source. Retrieved from https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/coffee/
I am deeply in love with this beverage because one, the taste and smell is delightful, and two, it always fulfils my cravings. In my belief, I suppose coffee provides a great way to start off the day. I cannot look forward to going without the hottest beverage around! Do you agree? If not, I fully understand!
An interesting fact I found is that coffee is one of the top goods that provide to the world’s economic growth. So, while people generalize the word coffee, the term can also mean the plant, roasted beans, or the final brew. Ideally, people drink coffee as a daily morning drink and throughout the day in between meals. Coffee can be prepared in countless ways, from amounts of attention to preferred flavoring.
Generally, coffee is seen as healthy and unhealthy. The coffee you drink, and the way you prepare it have a lot to do with whether coffee is bad for you or not. For instance, when it comes to brewing methods involving espresso, French press, pour-over, and drip coffee, each of these can notably alter the flavor and strength of the coffee.
Another way to view coffee is how this beverage can provide a way to start the day, to get through the mid-day slump, and to stay awake during those late-night studies, or projects for school and work. Although, did you know that coffee is also amazing when it comes to improving your health? Just keep in mind that I am not a health professional.
When it comes to your overall health and coffee, we all know that coffee contains caffeine. This is a type of stimulant has been shown to boost energy levels and decrease exhaustion by reducing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Other than the caffeine that is known to be a stimulant, there are other ways that coffee is healthy. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Nutrition Source highlights and Stephanie Cooper’s, “Top 10 Health Benefits of Coffee,” provides key points about coffee:
1) Coffee helps improve cognitive function.
Drinking coffee gives you a short-term memory boost. According to Johns Hopkins University, they believe there was a “surge in the brain activity of the 900 volunteers after drinking coffee.”[1] The experts in the survey reflected how the memory skills and reaction time of the volunteers were enhanced as compared to those who were not caffeinated. Caffeine affects the specific area of your brain which is responsible for memory and concentration. However, it is the university is not sure for how long it lasts.
2) Coffee helps burn fat.
According to the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, “caffeine increases the maximal fat oxidation rate (MFO) and aerobic capacity, thus leading to increased fat burn.”[2] This indicates that caffeine is a natural thermogenic, which means it helps burn fat.
3) Outings with family, and friends
Drinking coffee is a great way to get together with family and friends! Sipping up, sharing conversations, it lifts our moods, relieves stress and enhances your performance in many ways! So the next time you’re looking for something to relax or cheer you up, reach out and experience the invigorating benefits of a refreshing cup of coffee.
4) Nutrient Source: Coffee contains antioxidants and beneficial nutrients like magnesium, Vitamin B12 and potassium.[3]
5) Significant Role: coffee plays an essential role daily life and culture. From Harvard T.H. Chan’s School of Public Health, “The Nutrition Source,” here are the following countries such as Northern Europe where coffee consumption is particularly high.
- Finland: Known for having the highest per capita coffee consumption, there is about 12 kg of coffee consumed per year. In Finland, coffee is a major part of their culture.
- Norway: With an average of 9.9 kg consumed per year. Here, coffee is widely enjoyed, with Norwegians regularly having coffee breaks during the day.
- Iceland: The consumption is around 9 kg of coffee annually. In Iceland, drinking a cup of coffee is a common social activity.
- Denmark: Individuals drink about 8.7 kg of coffee each year. Coffee is a popular beverage in Denmark, where it is enjoyed with pastries.
- Sweden: With an average consumption of 8.4 kg per person per year, Sweden has a great coffee culture. This involves the tradition of “fika.” This means coffee break with friends or colleagues.
- Netherlands: Here, the Dutch coffee consumption is around 8.3 kg annually. In the Netherlands, Coffee is a fundamental part of Dutch daily life. Therefore, the country is known for its diverse coffee selections.
- Switzerland: People will consume about 7.9 kg of coffee each year. Switzerland is known for its high-quality coffee, and various coffee-drinking habits.
- Germany: There is an average of around 6.2 kg of coffee consumed each year. Coffee is a popular beverage in Germany, which is enjoyed during breakfast, or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Canada: Coffee consumption in Canada is about 5.7 kg per year. Coffee culture in Canada is also strong because of a preference for regular and specialty coffee drinks.
- United States: In the U.S., people consume about 4.2 kg of coffee annually. Coffee is a popular beverage, with a huge market for brewed coffee and specialty drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.
Overall, outside of its health benefits, coffee tends to be presented as a social beverage that fosters connection and enjoyment.
[1] Stephanie Cooper, “Top 10 Health Benefits of Coffee [2022],” Innerbody (Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD, February 6, 2022). https://www.innerbody.com/top-health-benefits-of-coffee.
[2] Stephanie Cooper, “Top 10 Health Benefits of Coffee [2022],”
[3] n.a.25 Aug, 2024. Coffee — The Nutrition Source. Retrieved from https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/coffee/
Sources:
n.a.25, Aug, 2024. “Coffee — The Nutrition Source.” Retrieved from https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/coffee/
Stephanie Cooper, “Top 10 Health Benefits of Coffee [2022],” Innerbody (Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD, February 6, 2022). https://www.innerbody.com/top-health-benefits-of-coffee.
