History
The name cappuccino comes from:
The word comes from the resemblance of the drink to the clothing of the Capuchin monks. Their brown tunics appear similar in color to the frothy drink we all know and love.
40% of the world’s coffee is produced by:
Brazil! Brazil produces about 40 percent of the entire world’s coffee supply.
Coffee beans grow on:
Coffee beans grow on a bush. It takes around three to four years for a coffee plant to start growing fruit.
How many milligrams of coffee are in a typical cup of coffee?
A typical cup of coffee contains about 150 milligrams of caffeine.
What day in Japan is known as the official Coffee Day?
January 10
June 15
October 1
December 23
Japan's official Coffee Day takes place every October 1st.
Espresso literally means:
In Italian, the word espresso literally means “when something is forced out.” And to make sure everyone is on the same page, the word is pronounced “es-press-o,” not “ex-spress-o.”
Which two states produce America’s coffee?
Hawaii and California are the only two states that produce coffee.
Most coffees are a blend of:
Arabica and robusta beans are the most common. There are many types of coffee beans out there, but the only two that are really processed for drinking are arabica and robusta.
What percentage of United States coffee drinkers add sweetener to their coffee?
About 1/3
What decade did flavored coffees (e.g., hazelnut coffee; Irish Cream coffee) become very popular in the United States?
The trend toward flavored coffees began in the United States in the 1970s. Most flavored coffees are made by roasting coffee beans and then partially cooling them, adding the flavors while the bean's pores are still open (at about 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for maximum absorption.
Coffee was the first food to be:
Coffee was the first food to be freeze-dried. Also known as instant coffee, just add a bit of hot water to the powder and stir.
The country that drinks the most coffee is…
The people of Finland consume the most coffee at 12.5 kilograms per person.
About how many espresso beans are required to make one espresso?
It takes about 42 espresso coffee beans to produce a single shot of espresso
The United States consumes about what percentage of the world's coffee?
The United States consumes about one fifth of the world's coffee.
What material is typically used to make coffee sacks?
Most coffee sacks are made from hemp.
What was the most popular breakfast drink before coffee became widely available?
Before coffee became readily available, beer was the drink of choice at breakfast.
How old is instant coffee?
Instant coffee is almost 250 years old! Convenience was always a major necessity for coffee drinkers on the go, even in 1771.
About how many coffee beans does it take to produce one pound of roasted coffee?
About 4,000 coffee beans are required to produce one pound of roasted coffee.
Which is NOT a benefit of drinking coffee?
Luckily, studies show that coffee has corresponded with lower risks of diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s, but unfortunately, caffeine may increase the possibility of anxiety.
What is considered a lethal dose of caffeine?
10 grams of caffeine is considered lethal to humans.
What year was hot air first used to roast coffee?
Using hot air to roast coffee by heating up a roasting chamber (with natural gas as the fuel) was first done in 1885. Today it remains the preferred method of coffee roasting.
Kopi Luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee (up to $600 per pound), is:
Yes, it’s the beans excreted by a Sumatran wild cat! You may be wondering why people would pay so much for wild cat poo and I’m here to tell you that I personally don’t know. The beans are only partially digested and then stripped of their outer layer and thoroughly cleaned before being brewed.
How long does it take for a coffee tree to reach maturity?
A coffee tree typically reaches maturity in about 5 years.
An ibrik is:
This Turkish pot makes quite the cup of joe. The pot is small and used for both brewing and serving.
How many plants naturally contain caffeine in either their fruits, seeds, or leaves?
More than 63 plants contain caffeine in either the seeds, fruits, or leaves. Caffeine was first isolated from coffee plants in 1820.