Did you know that Coffee?
An espresso has less caffeine than a cup of coffee
A cup of drip brewed coffee has about 115 milligrams of caffeine, an espresso (and percolated coffee) about 80mg, while instant coffee has about 65mg of caffeine. Decaffeinated coffee is not totally caffeine free, containing about 3mg of caffeine. A 8oz can of Coca-Cola has about 23mg of caffeine, Pepsi Cola 25mg, Mountain Dew 36mg, and TAB 31mg. Tea has about 40mg of caffeine, while an ounce of chocolate contains about 20mg.
The first Espresso machine was introduced in 1822 by the French, but it was the Italians who perfected and distributed it.
October 1st is official “Coffee Day” in Japan.
Cappuccino
The word “cappuccino” comes from the 16th century Capuchin order of friars, whose hoods were called cappuccinos. A cappuccino is a coffee topped with steamed milk.
A Belgian, named George Washington invented instant coffee in 1906.
First Coffee house
The first Coffee house was opened in 1683, which was located in Venice in Europe. Coffee was available before this, but it was usually thought of as a beverage for the rich as it was quite costly.
It takes 40 coffee beans to make an espresso.
Coffee is actually a fruit. It’s a cherry.• There are two main types of coffee “beans” – Arabica and Robusta. Robusta plants are grown at low elevation and produce less flavorful coffee beans.However, Arabica plants are grown at high altitudes and produce the best tasting and highest quality coffee beans.
Worldwide, more 1400 millions cups of coffee are drunk every day.
Coffee Is Naturally a No-Calorie Beverage
Just like tea, if you prefer to drink your coffee "black", or without sugar, milk or other additives, then it's a no-calorie beverage. That's why it's a favorite drink among people who are dieting.
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