Origin of Coffee
The origin and history of coffee dates back to the 10th century; and possibly earlier with a number of reports and legends surrounding its first use. The native origin of coffee is thought to have been Ethiopia. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen.
By the 16th century, it had reached the rest of the Middle East, South India (Coorg), Persia, Turkey, Horn of Africa, and northern Africa. Coffee then spread to the Balkans, Italy and to the rest of Europe, to South East Asia and then to America.
Today many people start their morning with a cup of coffee, and often consume an extra cup throughout the day to keep them going.
Coffee and tea are the two most popular beverages consumed after water.
Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Coffee lovers can feel relaxed about drinking their favorite drink because of the many benefits of coffee for your health.
- Nutrients from the coffee beans include Vitamins B2, B5, B3, manganese, potassium and magnesium.
- Reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
- Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
- Protects against cirrhosis of the liver.
- Another benefit of coffee is improvement of physical performance.
- Lowers the risk of developing depression because the coffee acts as a mild antidepressant, by aiding in the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline.
- If you are sleep deprived the benefit of coffee is the caffeine improves your reaction time and logical reasoning.
Now that you know coffee is a nutritious and beneficial drink; enjoy the pleasant aroma of your next cup guilt free.
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