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The Marvels of Coffee: A Drink Like No Other
Coffee is indeed more than just a drink; it’s a daily companion, a cultural icon, and, for many of us, a source of comfort and happiness. Its rich, deep aroma and invigorating flavor have crossed continents and centuries, making coffee part of lifestyles all over the world. Besides its ability to attract orally, coffee has many health benefits that make it an extraordinary drink. This article tries to relate the history of coffee to its benefits, why it should be included in your daily routine, and possibly permanently.
A Brief History of Coffee
Legend has it that it all started with an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi, who discovered coffee when his goats had begun eating red berries from a certain tree and became unruly and energetic. Those berries lay the basis for coffee as we know it today.
From there it was taken to the Arabian Peninsula, where it was cultivated and traded. By the 15th century, coffee houses began to spring up all over the Middle East as centers of discussion and debate and even culture.
Thus, it developed as a more popular beverage in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Today, it is one of the most consumed beverages in the globe, more than two billion cups per day.
Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Where as coffee is the one valued for its flavor and energizing qualities, the health effects are quite equal to those. Many studies have concluded that coffee contributes to both physical…
